I am a Dividend Miles member of USAirways’ frequent flyer program. I currently have around 50,000 miles. So I travel often, usually on USAirways. Last week I was flying to West Virginia to do a lectureship at Appalachian Bible College. The USAirways magazine in the seat pocket in front of me (for January 2011) had a published excerpt from John Coates’ book Original Sinners. That particular book trashes the literal approach to Genesis and the excerpt which was published was fairly clear. The view itself is not surprising in light of the unbelieving culture in which we live. The author has a right to express his views. But what is surprising is that USAirways decided to step into the arena of religious views to trash the literal understanding of creation and the story of Adam and Eve. Beyond that, how should I (a Bible-believing Christian) respond to the article presented in USAirways Magazine? I am considering changing my airline allegiance.
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#1 by Walter Wilson on February 7, 2011 - 7:38 AM
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Professor: I’m only at the beginning of my graduate studies, so I hesitate to offer my teacher advice. However, it seems to me that it might be more helpful to readers of the USAir magazine to read a thoughtful response to the book from a learned Biblical scholar as yourself. Where else will the readers get the opportunity to Hear His side?
Walter (Theo 530)
#2 by Mike Stallard on February 7, 2011 - 9:02 AM
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Walter,
I have from the beginning been thinking about doing a response. I have to consider the forum for such a response. Thanks for paying attention to my blog.
Mike S