Creationism debate cartoon

hairyheretic

http://thepaincomics.com/weekly041229a.htm

I'm not sure whether to be amused or annoyed by this.

scorplett

Amused, most definatley amused

joseph dawton

IF anyone is not at least slightly amused by this they are either dead or take things far too seriously.

The fact is that every religion has a different analogy for the creation of the world/universe. This is exactly the point - an analogy is a presentation/comparison not based in literal truth - anyone who takes these myths as literal truth is insane, they were invented because no-one knew the answers at the time. Science now gives a physical explanation of creation but it does not explain how or why it all began which still leaves room for the existence of God/gods don't you think?

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Nevyn

Well I can understand Hairyheritic concern at his faith being protrayed in such a backwards light.
But it did make me smile.

larryone

made me smile =0)

hairyheretic

joseph dawton wrote:

IF anyone is not at least slightly amused by this they are either dead or take things far too seriously.

I can easily see the point he is making, but at the same time, I don't care to have my beliefs described as "fscked up".

That being said, I work in support, and the idea of planting an axe in someones head is occasionally appealing

joseph dawton wrote:

The fact is that every religion has a different analogy for the creation of the world/universe. This is exactly the point - an analogy is a presentation/comparison not based in literal truth - anyone who takes these myths as literal truth is insane, they were invented because no-one knew the answers at the time.

I know that, and feel the same way. FWIW I don't take that creation story as fact.

joseph dawton wrote:

Science now gives a physical explanation of creation but it does not explain how or why it all began which still leaves room for the existence of God/gods don't you think?

Yes, I do. I don't know where everything came from. I've no proof that what I believe is real (in terms of independent verifiable proofs). I believe in and honour my gods though, and thats all that I require.

skateing dragon

Its Just a joke i doubt its meant to be taken seriously! Cartoonist and Comedians make fun of all religions. Its just because its the one thing that nearly everyone has a different view on so its an easy subject to use ast the bud of their jokes.

archdukefranz

I like the bit where odin takes his axe and lodges into the dudes head... it was funny

Tabnabs

hairyheretic wrote:

I can easily see the point he is making, but at the same time, I don't care to have my beliefs described as "fscked up".

Agreed, that's a bit strong. I wonder why he didn't use the desert gods creation myth, which is every bit as wacky and contradicting when viewed in this way. Maybe his followers have lost there sense of humour?

MichaelMartin

There is no conflict between science and our myths. Our myths do not describe the creation of the Earth billions of years ago, but a new beginning of a society founded and built on the ruins of an elder civilization (Atlantis) which was destroyed during the last iceage.

Nevyn

Atlantis ?
Where are the references to this ?
Is it in the germanic or norse sagas ?
I can't recall any mention of it in Snorri Sturlasson´s Edda.

Funny how atlantis gets speculated about as to where the first Magi came from be they Thutha De Danna, egyptian or those who fled to the central americas.