For the record I don’t believe any of it is real although I wish ghosts etc were since I have a major interest in the paranormal
For the record I don’t believe any of it is real although I wish ghosts etc were since I have a major interest in the paranormal
We have. There’s no evidence for them so scientifically they’re donezo.
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For example, my mom is a jehovahs witness. Ofc doesn’t believe that apes are the closest evolutionary relative. Doesn’t believe animals evolve etc. Thinks everything in the Bible happened even though all it is is he said she said with no evidence of any of it actually happened. I’ve told her time and time again we have scientific proof of evolution through fossils, carbon dating, etc. But ofc “uhhh the Bible says this is actually how it happened.” it’s like talking to a 4 year old that thinks they’re right no matter how much proof you show them otherwise.
Yeah but she’s not interested in evidence and is not receptive to it; she’s decided already and nothing you say will dissuade her.
Doesn’t change the facts.
You just have to move on from being able to persuade everyone of the truth.
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You can’t argue someone out of a position they didn’t argue themselves into.
For people who say “the Bible says” I ask them to use only the Bible to answer a simple question.
“Which came first? People or animals?”
We know from the geologic record that animals came first. This is backed up by Genesis 1:20-26. Man and woman were created at the same time.
So why does Genesis 2 get it so wrong?
Adam is created first (Genesis 2:7), then animals (Genesis 2:19), then Eve (Genesis 2:22).
The reason for this is that early editors of the Bible combined TWO creation myths together. Genesis 1 is the Elohist tradition, Genesis 2 (no 7 day creation) is the Yahwist tradition.
Of course, they don’t teach you that in Sunday school. ;)
No amount of arguing with her is going to change her mind. Live your life how you think is right, set some boundaries, and deal with things to the best of your ability. If she’s not hurting anyone, and/or doing anything illegal, if her faith gives her purpose and makes her happy, leave it be.