Can anyone explain to me why Christian fundamentalists make the most outrageous claims.?

I'm a Christian myself, and such quotes embarrass me.

Fundamentalism is not really a trust in God, but is a worship of their *theory* about an inerrant, concretely-literal bible.

They crave proof and certainty to prop up their belief system, and seem unable to walk in trusting faith or in intellectual honesty.

As far as I can tell, none of those assertions holds any water.

I hadn't heard most of those quotes. The only one I know much about (not a lot, I admit) is the one on fossils and sea level. They clearly do not understand that fossils do not have to form below sea level at all, there are a lot of variables in that. Also, come to think of it, the dimensions of the ark aren't all that big, so that one is truly bogus. I think it is very likely that every one of these claims has been pretty well proven false at one time or another.

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I think they pull a lot of it out of the posterior region. I also think some preachers get their information from the same place. Unfortunately many fundies truly believe anything their preachers tell them. Then when they're told the correct information, they won't accept it.

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The beauty of religion is that all claims are true simply by virtue of someone making them. The funny thing is that some of these oddballs believe that their claims about science will also be true for the same reason. Since these people do not, and cannot, think, it is no use trying to tell them how silly they sound.

Outrageous claims are the result of outrageous ignorance and a willingness to repeat whatever issues from the mouth of the designated prophet without any hesitation originating in a capability of independent thought.

Well, these are people who try to say with a straight face that the original Christians (Catholics) weren't actually Christians at all.

Never mind practically every history book ever written confirms this is utter nonsense, they continue to perpetuate the stupidity.

I don't think any one group has cornered the market on outrageous claims. I'm not a fundamentalist nor do I agree with them doctrinally on many issues, but let's be honest, a lot of people just repeat or paraphrase what they've read or heard without much thought or research. I've seen so many outright lies and misrepresentations from both sides of the coin.

My Law School friend told me about the "Clean Hands Doctrine" that says when you bring a matter to court claiming to have been treated unfairly, you must also be innocent of any wrongdoing in said matter.

I think they've just completely given up even trying to pretend they're interested in facts. They figure that if they have nothing but b/s to offer, they might as well just jump in with both feet and give the biggest, grandest b/s they can muster.

Gorgeous,

Please remember that some of those who you care about are also considered as Fundamental Christians. I am among that group. I believe that the BIBLE is GOD'S Inspired WORD and that HE created all things. I am certain that you do not believe those to be true but we still get along very well without throwing things at one another and treat one another as "siblings". I hope that your Thanksgiving was as good as ours was. Have a great week.

Thanks,

Eds

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Uncle Wayne,

I am preaching about half of the sermons at the church where we are now attending. I also love teaching from what CHRIST had to say and do so whenever I am able. Have a great week.

Thanks again,

Eds

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