Haven't been able to get the words to come together so far this year. I've tinkered with a few posts but nothing has come together like I wanted it to. That's the reason for the hiatus.
Hopefully, this will get me back on track
So let's talk about the big debate tomorrow. I'm a creationist. It's a matter of faith to me. It might look a bit different than some positions you've heard. If you must know, I've discussed it here before. I believe in intelligent design and a finite beginning to our universe.
I'm also a pretty big fan of Bill Nye. He has spent many evenings with me and my son (via YouTube at least) helping us get through concepts that a science textbook just had difficulty communicating to him. I also think he conducts himself with class under the situations I've witnessed.
And so "The Science Guy" heads into the Lions' Den. While I'd like to believe that he will receive a classy and gracious environment, my personal experience leaves me doubtful. I fear a Lions' Den is exactly what he'll find.
Admittedly, I'm unfamiliar with Ken Ham. Therefore, I'll pass no judgement or make no claims for or against him. But I do have some serious concerns about the audience. Especially after Bill was booed for claiming that the moon doesn't make it's own light but instead reflects that light of the sun. I disagree with him that this disproves the creation accounts but I'm not prepared to boo him off the stage over it.
Honestly, I hope I'm wrong. I hope the audience shows up and politely watches the two participants. I hope dignity and etiquette are themes of the evening. I hope two men have an intelligent discussion on the topic of intelligent design. I hope at the end of the debate, they shake hands and walk away with a mutual respect that can come from having been civilized, shared your opinion and allowed another to do the same.
I think our nation needs to see that sort of event. I think we need to remember what that is like.
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