With this entry, I hope to begin a (possible) series of fictional debates between two characters, Mr. Jevius and Sir Smith-Cotton. As a disclaimer: my own belief and my own faith align with Mr. Jevius. The purpose of this entry is simply to create a debate, with influences from similar conversations/debates I have experienced in the past.
I affirm the Holy Trinity, and I denounce the theory of evolution. Furthermore, I affirm that the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity is fully supported by the Biblical Text and is necessary in understanding the Greatness and Holiness of God. Our Triune God fully makes creation, redemption and glorification a reality. Likewise, I denounce that the theory of evolution is supported by the Biblical Text and it merely is a modern scientific marvel that distorts and threatens the truth of the Bible.
And So We Begin:
Mr. Jevius| I know we have discussed and debated numerous issues in the past, but I desire to speak still on a most controversial topic, quite plainly: evolution.
Sir Smith-Cotton| Indeed. This is one of my favorite topics and would be delighted to entertain.
Mr. Jevius| Most pleasant. Now, we both know of where the other stands on this case. Though I disagree with your stance, kind sir, I can understand how you arrive at your conclusion. But this primarily is my first point of dismissal. I very much agree that your position can be viewed as "reasonable," but I find, in the acceptance of such a stance that there is nothing supportive of such a claim found in the Word of God. And therein lies my problem. Should someone take up the Word of God with no previous knowledge, be it scientific or otherwise, there is not one instance in a thousand when that man would conclude that the Lord had brought about existence as we know it today through the method of evolution.
Sir Smith-Cotton| On the contrary, my friend, how many in that same thousand would pick up the Word of God for the first time, and having no previous knowledge—be it tradition or the like—after a thorough reading come away with the conclusion that God exists eternally in three persons? As you can see, the criticism that you hold against my stance is profitable also to accuse your own stance.
Mr. Jevius | However, there indeed are a great many verses in the text that clearly express a God of Triunity—
Sir Smith-Cotton | Rubbish! You have only the conjectures of men past to come to that stance. Certainly there are verses that speak of a "Father" God, and this Jesus "Son" God, and also "Spirit" God; but numerous other passages speak of there being only one God. If it is so simple for you to deny the truth of evolution yet so easily hold to the stretch of a Triune God, then I say that your mind is not brought to conclusions by your reason and thought but only sweet influence of the past. And thus, through mine own reason and thought, and a great deal of study, have I concluded while studying the Word of God as well as many other important works, that evolution is the truth of our current state of being. This said, even with the firm faith that the God of the Bible is alive and active in our lives today.
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