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Have they calculated how much that many animals would have weighed? And how big of a hull would have been required to float that mass? And whether a single person could have built such an immense vessel in any reasonable time span?
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I think only people who are *really bad* at math can take the Noah's ark fable literally.
by Old School on September 12th, 2008
Thanks Matt.
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on September 12th, 2008
Old School if you dont believe Noahs Ark happened then I accept that. just dont go around slamming us who do believe it. And to Keithold, your welcome.
by Anonymous on September 13th, 2008
@Matt89 - If you choose to believe the Noah's ark story, that is your right. It's a matter of faith and faith, by definition, is not subject to proof.
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What I *do* object to is anyone trying to put a patina of scientific/mathematical 'evidence' or 'proof' on a matter of faith.
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So, when 'biblical scholars' assert that there were 32,000 species on the Ark, I question that assertion. They should either A) admit that they're pulling that number out of their rear ends or B) just say God put all the species on the Ark and admit they have no idea how it happened.
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I'm just asking for a little intellectual honesty.
by Old School on September 13th, 2008
The number is based on how many creatures that the Lord arranged to be placed on the Ark. The source is over 500 Biblical scientists.
by Anonymous on September 13th, 2008
'Biblical scientist' is a borderline oxymoron. Science is concerned with what is observable, repeatable and verifiable. The claim that one man built a large enough boat to hold 64,000 creatures in sustainable ecosystems for 40 days and nights (or whatever) doesn't pass the 'sniff test' under that standard.
by Old School on September 13th, 2008
I am not a scientist, in fact far from it, I am the manager of a produce section of a multi department store. I a cannot give a scientific argument, nor can I really prove the Flood happened. But I know it did, simply cause my God said it did. I have done loads of research written by well degreed men of science who agree the evidence for the Flood is far more than the evidence that it didnt occur. But my advice to you is: Respect others. I respect your belief that the flood story is a fable. I agree that you have that right and I wouldnt have argued you if you had answered saying you dont believe it. I dont slam and rip apart others beliefs, and I think you ought to give others the same respect.
by Anonymous on September 13th, 2008
@matt - I'm not a scientist either, but I am intensely curious, read a lot, and understand a bit about science. As I said, if God told you to believe the Flood/Noah's Ark account, I cannot dispute that. I respect your right to believe that. But as I said before I think the intellectually honest thing to do is simply assert belief in God's story. Appending non-theological 'facts' like the number of species on board the Ark simply leads to embarrassing questions. Good luck.
by Old School on September 13th, 2008
In that case, I am sorry for snapping. I cant answer your questions, I was merely repeating my own research. I am not a scientist, I have just researched both sides and from my own personal conclusion, the Creationists seem to be correct.
by Anonymous on September 13th, 2008