Evolution Schmevolution
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kuz - The problem with your argument is that you hold the presupposition that the stories in the Bible developed the same way that superstitions develop. This is false. And this is exactly what the science of textual criticism demonstrates. Thru careful study of manuscript origins, oral tradition, secular historical record, and archaeology, and an understanding of the types of literature used in the specific books of the bible, one is able to deduce what is allegorical and what is factual narrative. Obviously, it comes down to an issue of faith... but it is a faith based in a bevy of evidence. One must determine if he/she is going to let prejudice against the supernatural impact the decision to embrace or reject it. Another problem to factor in is the consistent caricature of these accounts and stories, through childrens' illustrations and the like. These innacurate depictions do not negate the truth of the occurances.
In a nutshell, I'm simply saying that there is convincing evidence in support of the Biblical account. That's all. Ridicule it as you see fit.