The Theory of Evolution is enthusiastically dedicated entirely to the origin of the universe, our Earth, and life as we know it on our planet.

The data is so detailed and extensive, that it overwhelms us ...often acting like a tranquilizer, paralyzing any thoughts that may challenge it and often leaving us without any intelligent questions or responses.

When I graduated from college, I had an enormous amount of information that had been fed into my head ...which I didn't quite know what to do with.  I accepted a position as direct care staff at the Mental Institution.  One of the highly esteemed intellectuals in the psychology department boasted to me that he was in charge of writing up most of the belabored policies. He said that his technique was to make the policies extremely wordy and lengthy, with words that most people do not understand.

It kind of reminds me of the Affordable Care Act that was passed a few years ago ...especially the endorsement by Nancy Pelosi, as she told us that we had to pass it to know what was in it.  And it was nearly 2,000 pages long ...allowing not nearly enough time for anyone to go through it thoroughly before voting on it. Her attitude as to whether we should pass the bill in Congress, sounded like a Nike commercial, "Just do it!"

The Bible is a rather lengthy compilation of writings, though the section which describes the Creation is a quite brief section. But, unlike the other two examples I've given, I would recommend you read it to see what's in it. It is so fulfilling to get to know He whom we say we are willing to accept.   

Yet, though there are countless cross-references and fulfilled prophesies, the Bible is not solely a proof within itself.  If we view it as merely data against data, the debate goes on. Largely that is because the convincing is not usually based upon who can provide the most accurate data.  The convincing has usually already previously been established, and most people will not be convinced anew.  They accept their own sources ...of information and respected individuals, and they will follow the well-rehearsed responses they've heard other people give. And whether it is the belief in the Bible, or in the theory of evolution, it is much a matter of trust and faith.

Therefore, I believe the best way to approach either subject, is by avoiding the cyclical arguments of who has the best ideas.

I believe it is very important how we approach this. That is to say, the attitudes we bring to the discussion.

I do not favor terms like political correctness ...nor accusations such as intolerance, ignorance, or 'haters'.

I also do not think it is productive to dismiss what the other person has to say ...nor is it good to bring up a subject, saying what you want to say, then telling the other person that you don't like to talk about the subject before they can say what they'd like to say.

When addressing the subject of the Creation, or looking into the theory of evolution ...both seem to go nowhere if discussed on a purely physical level.  Our minds logically have been trained to accept the notion that something has to come from something else.  But, this is impossible to formulate within those logical human bounds.  And just because the evolutionist progresses backwards to explain a simplistic, though unknown beginning ...does not minimize or reduce the problem.  The only sound reason that can exist, is that something existed which did not come from something else.  And that is not in our conceived physical world ...it is a spiritual world, where unexplained events, or miracles happen. 

Let's not discuss a spirit world at this time. Let's discuss whether you believe that there is good and evil.

For there to be any notion of right or wrong, or any standards at all ...there have to be extremes or absolutes.  The middle ground is seldom agreed upon, yet it seems most of us can agree upon extreme notions.  Why is that??

It is because we have a sense of right and wrong, to at least a degree. But, as I just mentioned, without any absolute standards  ...there could be no real discussion of any value about right and wrong.  There would only be 'survival of the fittest'. And there would not be a discussion about right and wrong, or about justice and fairness ...we would be told what merely is.  We would have ideas and feelings, but they would account for little or nothing.

Yet, I do have feelings, and I do have ideas ...and I believe that much of both have been formulated by not just a spiritual absolute, but Namely, the One of the Bible. Yes, I believe in that spiritual Supreme Being, which I refer to as God.  And I believe He has made it possible for me to know Him.  With Him in mind, I believe He leads us to the truth of who He is ...and the truth of how everything came to be.

I believe the Bible is true ...and I do not believe it is compatible with the theory of evolution.  They cannot both be true, as there is too much conflict with attempting to reconcile different claims.  So, what is left??

What we are left with, is that they are either both false ...or one of them is false and the other true.  And that is the real struggle, each resolving the dilemma for ourselves.  

And what must we resolve??

The question of whether the Bible is true or not.

Evolutionary theory counters the authority of the Bible ...but, this does not concern many intellectual circles, as they treat the theory as fact and many truths as an outdated collection of documents that need to be replaced.  Does this sort of elite consensus bring us to healthy solutions??  I find little comfort in that sort of reasoning. Embracing all that data does little to prepare us for what is really important. Instead, we should consider a certain loving story (in spite of the fact that many people view it as merely imaginative) ...a story that has hope, promise, and truth.  And we can find that by reading the Bible.

When reading or studying the Bible, we also formulate ideas based upon not only what we read or study ...but also what others teach us. There is much discerning to be done here also ...and I would hope we would pray, and understand the Holy Spirit's role in guiding us.

This is not as simple as it may seem, though it may be ...and could be.  But, again, our attitude plays a big role also.  And we have to be careful not to allow ourselves and our personalities to interfere with what the Person of God wants to show us. What survives should only be what fits ...as it fits into the Bible.

Many times, as Christians, we seem to accept things that aren't actually in the Bible.  Though most of the things aren't that significant, some can be stepping stones to assumptions that could lead to rebukes by unbelievers.

Some seemingly rather harmless misconceptions are claims that Adam & Eve ate the forbidden apple.  Though there was a forbidden fruit, it was never described as an apple.  Another popular depiction is of three wise men.  There were three gifts mentioned, and likely were three men with three gifts ...it does not say precisely that there were three wise men.  And furthermore, the Bible does not place them at the manger scene.

These examples do not seem to lead to major misconceptions of significant value.  And I suppose you expect me to next list the examples that I do feel are more important to make note of. But, I am not going to do that.

Everyone has to resolve certain things on their own ...in their own time.  No, I'm not trying to contradict what I've been trying to say.  We actually should not try to resolve them on our own ...we should pray, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide us. And yes, I mentioned how that could be too much of our 'wanting it to be' than what God would want us to perceive. But, what is of utmost importance is that ...whenever it is that something has to be resolved, the Bible should be the source that we go to.

So, the advice that I must begin with ...is for everyone to get a Bible, to read it, and then we can talk more on this very important subject.