Truth Unites What Ken Ham Misses About Creation
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Sep 11, 2023 This podcast critically examines Ken Ham's Young Earth Creationism, discussing theological positions, interpretations of Scripture, and the views of pre-modern Christians. It addresses the polarizing effect of Ham's views and concerns about faith loss due to a literalistic reading of Genesis 1.
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Ken Ham's View on Old Earth Belief
- Ken Ham links acceptance of an old Earth with atheism and liberalism.
- He frames these as rebellion against God, connecting them with various cultural sins.
Scriptural Basis for Old Earth Views
- Gavin Ortlund challenges Ken Ham's claim that old Earth acceptance stems from non-biblical influences.
- He argues that scriptural interpretation is the primary driver.
Augustine's Interpretation of Genesis
- Augustine, a prominent theologian, didn't view Genesis 1 literally.
- He believed creation was instantaneous, the days symbolic, accommodating human understanding.