Third, ignorance alone ever

claimed that the earth was the center of the universe. Ignorance alone

would claim that the Bible proclaims such an absurdity, or that it is

spread abroad by educated Bible teachers. In fact the Bible says, "[God]

spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth

over nothing." It is man's only religious book that describes

the actual condition of the earth, rather than suggesting it is held up

Fourth, the Genesis account

of creation is in two parts. First, God created the heavens and the earth.

Secondly, the earth was formless and void, and certain things began to

happen. The account may use fanciful language, but is a pretty good description

of the course of events that would have accompanied the receding of the

ice age of just a few thousand years ago.

Fifth, no new life forms (did

he get that term from Star Trek?) have ever been invented, copied, or

created. Mutations have been developed, cloning has taken place, but all

have started with existing life. None create life from inorganic matter.

If Mr. Duran wishes to engage

in intellectual dispute, he should start with correct premises in order

to finish with correct conclusions, avoid sweeping generalizations, and

refrain from attacking the persons whom he holds in dismay instead of

their ideas.

I have found that the yahoos

at the local pubs are more intellectually honest discoursing on their

everyday experiences than the elitists who pronounce on what they don't

understand.

Mary Barranti

Peachtree City, Ga.