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In reply to the discussion: Creationists Try to Outsmart Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Great Flood and Climate Change [View all]smallcat88
(426 posts)in any civilization predates the Noah story in the bible. Likely all the result of flooding that took place at the end of the ice age. And yeah, there may have been a few people on boats or rafts of some kind. But when Christianity arose they co-opted a lot of old stories and traditions: like the Pagan winter solstice which became Christmas. (More serious scholars who've actually tried to trace Christ's birth all seem to think he was born in spring or summer.)
So a story about a long forgotten family(s) who survived a flood at the end of the ice age becomes Noah and all the animals. At the time it was written there wouldn't have been a lot of 'scientific' thinkers pointing out the obvious flaws.
We know better today, but those who prefer not to think, cling to faith and vehemently defend their right to remain ignorant. And naturally, their story had to come first. OK, in and of itself, that wouldn't bother me - if they didn't insist that we ALL must believe. And use their faith as an excuse to support climate change denial, or use the bible as a club to bludgeon anyone who disagrees with them.
I get really sick of the faithful screaming about their rights to exercise their beliefs and free speech but pounce on anyone doing the same - but who just doesn't believe as they do.
Keep talking Tyson! The more they try to argue against facts with fairy tales - the dumber they look.