“At one point he says, “Question. I often ask my …

Comment on PUC Professor: The Noachian Flood was just a local flood? by Danny Hopgood.

“At one point he says, “Question. I often ask my students this, ‘What does it do to us theologically if we were to reassess this particular belief and say, oh maybe this was local [a flood] and not worldwide?’” One student responded it would call into question other things in the Bible, while another suggested that it might mean Noah and his family weren’t the only righteous living on the earth at that time.”

Is a question really that threatening to our faith? He asks a valid question. Should we rather stick our heads in the sand and not explore? Or should we rather answer in the way that Educate Truth might like us to and picket outside of any institution that seeks to broaden the minds of individuals? Very compelling argument… Let’s just fit into the mold that they see fit. Lets forget that quote that says “thinkers, not mere reflectors of other men’s thoughts.”

Danny Hopgood Also Commented

PUC Professor: The Noachian Flood was just a local flood?
@Sean Pitman:

Sean,

I ask this question of you then… How does this breed an authentic faith if students do not choose to believe? Is it really so dangerous to let individuals formulate their own perspective and develop a genuine faith out of choice? Or should one adopt a generic response to all controversial issues and not allow themselves to grow in their capacity to believe and reconcile the differences?

What is the nature of truth? Are we more concerned about Truth or fact? I would argue that your organization is more concerned with the latter and that it is missing the greatest truth possible. This is not a ministry. This does not bring people closer to Christ. This organization does not foster independent thinking in our schools.

Danny