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While I appreciate Dr Enns' attempt to harmonize science and Genesis, I have some reservations on his approach. For one, it occurs to me that 10K or so years ago at the dawn of the Neolithic age, sea level were much lower. If civilizations then were like most of human history in that people tend to congregate near sea shores, then much of human archeology is now buried under water, and the bits that archeologists dig up represents not the center, but backwater aspects of civilization. So there is much more that we don't know than what we know regarding early human civilization. Along these lines, I'm struck by Genesis 2's rather precise description of Eden (also Gen 13:10, comparing the Jordan Valley to "the Garden of God"), leading many to speculate a location in the northern end of the Persian Gulf. A literal Eden might imply a literal Adam and Eve of some sort. The geology of the Persian Gulf is also interesting with respect to the Bible's description of the flood, with it's aquifers. The 8.2 kiloyear event triggered by a large meltwater pulse would have caused almost instantaneous sea level rise of several meters, as well as global cooling, is one possibility of the origin of these flood stories (along with other meltwater pulse events). The other issue I have is regarding the "talking snake." While I acknowledge that Jews may only see a snake here, Christians have long understood this creature to be Satan (Rev 12:9; see also Michael S Heiser's comments on this topic).

As I go through my faith deconstruction, Pete Enns is a breath of fresh air.

Do we worship the earth, or God?

Very, very heretical. Panamtheism with a univeraslism and Dystopic Pan-Africanism. I'll stick to tge Westminster Shorter Catechism over Secular Marxism

He assumes the science is correct o this topic. Some scientists disagree with the mainstream narrative. Just like climate change, nor all agree. If we can't have a literal understanding of Genesis then should we literally believe Jesus was born of a virgin, that He was crucified and died the rose from the dead. Maybe all the miracles were metaphors?. Or its all true.

This professor has become a fool. Evolution has never been proved. His faith is based on nothing.

Plain common sense shows us that many of the absurd statements of this uninformed skeptic should be rejected as utterly untenable. Here's hoping that most who hear him will resort to more sustainable logic in their attempt to understand the deep things of our infinite Maker.

@davidg4876 - For you to say that God didn't write the Bible but rather men wrote it is to present you with an interesting dilemma. II Pet 1:20-21 shows that men were moved by God the Holy Spirit to write what they wrote . So whom are you doubting, God or the translators? It requires FAiTH to settle the matter and if you don't have FAITH , you will always have your dilemma. Follow what you read in Heb 11:6 or else remain in your state of confusion!

What on earth is this guy talking about??! Evolution is the real story?? 😂.

Earth is flat and motionless. This guy is a total liar.

The looks on the faces of some people in the audience is truly disturbing, I’m waiting for some to lose it. As a British Christian I don’t understand why Americans are the way they are? And they’re legally allowed them to own guns? Insane!

I can see the stern looks on the audience, Americans can’t deal with diverse thinking without their brains blowing up. I’m glad Lewis Black isn’t doing a gig there they’d have a meltdown.

This is all well and good, however it's assuming that all the science is actually correct and remember this science is coming from pretty much the same scientists who told us the Covid vaccine was safe or that the Covid vaccine would somehow stop transmission etc etc. My point is mainstream science is not very trustworthy.

That woman for crying out loud,ASK A QUESTION.

The nurse who put she would not take cases with people in cases of abortion, and would not want to take care of someone, you are not practicing medicine, and places who actually let that happen within their staff should be reviewed, that is not ok and that is not showing love or compassion

It is not God who wrote the Bible, but men. The only true book written by God is the book of Nature. This is the only truth we must follow if we respect God and his will. Only the disbelievers take as divine word a book written by men. Do not follow the false prophets, those who speak in the name of God.

THE BEST presentation I’ve heard on the topic. Thank you SO much!

As usual Dr Enns is bringing his arguments through sound hermeneutics. Thank you for a wonderful lecture.

Seems to me if Christianity is to survive the current clash of religious politics (between evangelicals and critical thinkers) Dr Enns is one of the few faith leaders equipped to guide us forward.

Its interesting how some people use the opportunity for questions as a platform for promoting their own work.

Thank you for a well grounded, coherent, and sensible talk !

Praise the Lord!

Many years ago I had the priviledge of taking Dr. Bradstreet's Astronomy course at Eastern. Every class I had with him, he enlightened my young mind and amazed it as well. I carry so much of his teachings and wisdom as well as fascintation for science, the universe, and how religion is all a part of it since then. It is fantastic to be able to see him speak here once again.