Thanks, iceman, for joining the conversation. Though, if you're going to quote people, it's usually good to cite your sources. (Your opening paragraph can be found
here with only one small variation.)
Let me make sure I'm understanding you correctly. Tell me if I'm misunderstanding you here. (And I might be... I'm in a bit of a rush getting ready for church.
)
1. Scientists are convinced that evolution (macroevolution) is the best explanation for how the world came to exist in its present form. All scientists basically agree on this.
2. The Bible tries to give a different explanation for the creation of humanity, the earth, and everything ("god snapping his fingers"). So it must be wrong, a "fairly tale." If the creator of the world had written it, he would have described/explained its creation correctly.
3. If the Bible is wrong (a fairy tale), then you can dismiss Christianity, because Christianity is based on the Bible.
Is that basically what you are saying? If so, it makes perfect sense, and you're not the only one to reason it out like this (obviously). And I'll agree that if 1 and 2 are true, then 3 is true, too.
Fortunately for me, I believe that 1 is only
slightly incorrect (perhaps just incomplete) and that 2 is missing something, too. Both make sense the way you said it... It's just that there's another option for both. And, no, I'm not talking about "Well, if the Bible says it, then I don't care what no scientists say!" That's not really an option for thinking adults, is it?
I'm really sorry that I don't have more time now... I'll come back to it soon. In the meantime, could you tell me if I'm reading you right?
Thanks!