Posted: Oct 21, 2010 2:58 pm
John P. M. wrote:I've been a creationist of the same ilk myself, so I should know the answer to this, but...
Why do people elevate these ancient scriptures to anything above the level of myth with some history thrown in?
I mean - why put it above everything else as the Authority, before any discourse even starts?
Because some of the authors insist that it's the word of God?
It boggles the mind.
Indeed, relevant criticism of this view I have posted previously, namely here. You'll find a tangential but still relevant criticism connected thereto here.