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From: Alistair on 29 Jan 2008 17:14
On 27 Jan, 18:53, Dennis <dgof...(a)ntlworld.com> wrote:
> How do you reconcile Luke Chapter 3 which gives 76 generations from
> Adam to Jesus making a maximum of 4000 years, with 'Mitochondrial Eve'
> living in Africa 150,000 years ago ? Y-chromosome research also puts
> Adam way back before any conceivable Bible date. Modern man reached
> Australia 60,000 years ago, after leaving Africa. How do you propose
> to square the circle, Alistair ?

I think you have got something wrong. The bible is a collection of
fairy tales and I do not believe in it. I have argued the evolutionary
viewpoint and only occasionally given creationists excuses by
representing their side. I do not believe in creation. I have no
problem with Darwin.
From: Alistair on 29 Jan 2008 17:15
On 27 Jan, 22:11, "HeyBub" <hey...(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> What do you think would happen if a missionary to a Cargo Cult tribe began
> his proselytizing with a lecture on mitochondrial DNA? He'd get eaten,
> that's what!
>
> One explains at the hearer's ability to comprehend.

Which missionary would taste better: the DNA spouter or the bible
basher?
From: Howard Brazee on 31 Jan 2008 10:19
On Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:11:54 -0600, "HeyBub" <heybub(a)gmail.com> wrote:

>What do you think would happen if a missionary to a Cargo Cult tribe began
>his proselytizing with a lecture on mitochondrial DNA? He'd get eaten,
>that's what!

Not if he gave them what they want (cargo).
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