This is a question I posed in another thread that can be found here http://
EvC Forum: YEC without the bible, possible? -->
EvC Forum: YEC without the bible, possible?
I was discussing the side-effects of the Young Earth Creationist movement and decided it would make an interesting discussion in and of itself.
So my question is as follows:
Is Young Earth Creationism doing more harm to its own agenda than good? Two examples I can think of are:
1. Turning potential converts away by making it appear that a rejection of scientific knowledge is a prerequisite
2. Inflicting doubt among believers by claiming that the only way to interpret the Bible is from a Young Earth Perspective, forcing them to choose between their faith and scientific evidence.
What good (for Christians) has the Creationist movement achieved since it started? And does it outweigh the cons?
Please share real-life examples if you have any.