Excerpt from A Handbook of Freethought: Containing in Condensed and Systematized Form a Vast Amount of Evidence Against the Superstitious Doctrines of Christianity
There are others who do not claim that matter was made out Of nothing, but that it was in a chaotic state. And that at a certain time (before time was), God formed it into the universe in six days Of creation.
But this explanation does not help us out Of our dith cultice. For if God did not create matter out Of nothing then it is eternal, and there could be no such thing as crea tion, or Creator. There is nothing in this Old story at all, if it proves on examination that the Creator did not create matter; for in that case matter is co-eternal with God, and like him, is uncaused. When this Old definition Of creation fails the theological superstructure built upon it totters and falls to the ground. For if the Creator did not originate the universe from nothing, then matter is eternal, and God is not omnipotent, is not infinite, is not God. Thus we see that we have no reason whatever to think that there ever was a beginning to matter, or that creation Of matter is at all thinkabl'e. The words beginning and creation, as thus used are without meaning.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a compelling challenge to the core tenets of Christianity, focusing particularly on the biblical account of creation. The author meticulously examines the story of creation as presented in the Book of Genesis, dissecting its inconsistencies with both logic and the observations of natural science. By comparing the biblical narrative with the emerging scientific understanding of the natural world, the author exposes the inherent contradictions in the traditional Christian worldview. The book's insights resonate with a long-standing tension between faith and reason, a debate that has shaped intellectual discourse for centuries. The author eloquently argues that the biblical narrative, when subjected to critical analysis, falls short of providing a credible explanation for the origins of the universe and humanity. The author's thorough critique underscores the enduring challenge of reconciling religious beliefs with the ever-expanding knowledge of the natural world. This book's fearless exploration of these fundamental questions will surely provoke thought and discussion among readers interested in the intersection of religion, science, and history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781331053644_0
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