Science vs. Religion
A Naani, dedicated to Mike. (contest entry)9 total reviews
Comment from WalkerMan
So true. The actual text of Genesis is mistranslated in the King James English Bible. Like English, Hebrew and the Aramaic of the Torah (Old Testament), as well as Greek, have articles (such as "the"), but Latin does not. Translation went from Aramaic to Greek to Latin before King James rendered it in English. Thus, the English mistakenly says "the first day" implying the earliest 24-hour period. But that is NOT what the Aramaic in the Torah says. The words there are "yom" (rhymes with "home") "echad" -- not "ha-yom echad" (as "ha" meaning "the" is absent), and "echad" is NOT an ordinal number ("first") but a cardinal number (meaning "one" or even "unique"). Further, "yom" CAN mean a 24-hour day, but in this context the correct translation is "one era" (of non-specific duration) or "a unique epoch" -- God's time being not as minuscule as ours. In short, properly translated, the Creation described in Genesis does not conflict with the modern scientific view of the age of the known universe. Science and Creationism are NOT in conflict and never were, in the eyes of God. Excellent Naani.
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2016
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So true. The actual text of Genesis is mistranslated in the King James English Bible. Like English, Hebrew and the Aramaic of the Torah (Old Testament), as well as Greek, have articles (such as "the"), but Latin does not. Translation went from Aramaic to Greek to Latin before King James rendered it in English. Thus, the English mistakenly says "the first day" implying the earliest 24-hour period. But that is NOT what the Aramaic in the Torah says. The words there are "yom" (rhymes with "home") "echad" -- not "ha-yom echad" (as "ha" meaning "the" is absent), and "echad" is NOT an ordinal number ("first") but a cardinal number (meaning "one" or even "unique"). Further, "yom" CAN mean a 24-hour day, but in this context the correct translation is "one era" (of non-specific duration) or "a unique epoch" -- God's time being not as minuscule as ours. In short, properly translated, the Creation described in Genesis does not conflict with the modern scientific view of the age of the known universe. Science and Creationism are NOT in conflict and never were, in the eyes of God. Excellent Naani.
Comment Written 01-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2016
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Thanks for the extensive explanation, Mike. The dedication is yours :) I enjoyed our conversation very much. I appreciate this wonderful review!
Kim
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You are welcome, Kim. Yes, I appreciate the dedication. I put the explanation in the review so others could see it if they read the reviews. More people ought to know the truth so that particular dust-up can be laid to rest instead of dividing us. -- Mike
Comment from CD Richards
Actually, there are many more differences between the scientific view of origins and the creationist view than just how many "days" it took, so the sophistry some employ in this regard doesn't really address the issue. Most religious people these days opt for what they call "intelligent design" - although a quick look around would tell us if it's designed, there's nothing too intelligent about it ;-)
That aside, you appear to have met the requirements of the form well, and whilst some wouldn't agree with the idea expressed, I believe it is expressed clearly and with good effect.
Nicely done :)
Craig
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2016
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Actually, there are many more differences between the scientific view of origins and the creationist view than just how many "days" it took, so the sophistry some employ in this regard doesn't really address the issue. Most religious people these days opt for what they call "intelligent design" - although a quick look around would tell us if it's designed, there's nothing too intelligent about it ;-)
That aside, you appear to have met the requirements of the form well, and whilst some wouldn't agree with the idea expressed, I believe it is expressed clearly and with good effect.
Nicely done :)
Craig
Comment Written 23-May-2016
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2016
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Thanks, Craig! :)
Comment from GoodHearted Woman
First one I ever read. I counted 24 syllables in 4 lines. Looks very nice on the page. I see it is dedicated to someone. Good luck in the contest. The writing prompt says a two-color presentation--are you going to do that? Just curious.
Good Hearted Woman
reply by the author on 13-May-2016
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First one I ever read. I counted 24 syllables in 4 lines. Looks very nice on the page. I see it is dedicated to someone. Good luck in the contest. The writing prompt says a two-color presentation--are you going to do that? Just curious.
Good Hearted Woman
Comment Written 13-May-2016
reply by the author on 13-May-2016
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Hi Good Hearted Woman,
Technically, black and white is considered a two-color presentation. The stipulation for the contest is just to keep it as simple as possible by using the basic editor, no picture, etc... the contest creator just means, essentially, no bells and whistles. That keeps everyone on an even playing field. Thank you for taking the time to read and review.
Comment from JBCaine
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I wouldn't know a naani from a nanny, but I did like this. Stated your point without getting all in my face about it.
Very nicely done.
JBCaine-
reply by the author on 13-May-2016
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Author X-
I wouldn't know a naani from a nanny, but I did like this. Stated your point without getting all in my face about it.
Very nicely done.
JBCaine-
Comment Written 13-May-2016
reply by the author on 13-May-2016
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Hi JBCaine,
It is hard to be wordy in 20 to 25 syllables lol Thank you for taking the time to read and review, I appreciate the comments.
Comment from jusylee72
Great format for a good poem. Short and sweet and to the point. I enjoyed it. Creationism and evolution, is it possible to believe in both. I think I do , enjoy your day.
reply by the author on 13-May-2016
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Great format for a good poem. Short and sweet and to the point. I enjoyed it. Creationism and evolution, is it possible to believe in both. I think I do , enjoy your day.
Comment Written 13-May-2016
reply by the author on 13-May-2016
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Hi Jusylee,
I believe there is room for both. Why not? It only makes sense. Thank you for taking the time to read and review.
Comment from rspoet
This is a fine entry for the contest
It meets the syllables requirement
Mankind is certainly not the measure of God
But the measure of man himself
and the measure isn't very good
at least to this point
Excellent Naani poem
Good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 13-May-2016
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This is a fine entry for the contest
It meets the syllables requirement
Mankind is certainly not the measure of God
But the measure of man himself
and the measure isn't very good
at least to this point
Excellent Naani poem
Good luck in the contest
Comment Written 13-May-2016
reply by the author on 13-May-2016
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Hi rspoet,
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I appreciate your thoughts.
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, a disarming poem in compliance with the prompt - simply stated in its articulate, succinct presentation and well constructed in its artful lyricism...
reply by the author on 13-May-2016
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In my opinion, a disarming poem in compliance with the prompt - simply stated in its articulate, succinct presentation and well constructed in its artful lyricism...
Comment Written 13-May-2016
reply by the author on 13-May-2016
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Thank you for taking the time to read and review, eve. I appreciate the kind comments.
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You are very welcome - my pleasure...
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is an excellent write, mystery writer, you did an excellent job writing this naani poem about the way God's ways should not be fought over, just explained about to leave others to make their choice. I made the choice for God. I wish you the best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-May-2016
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this is an excellent write, mystery writer, you did an excellent job writing this naani poem about the way God's ways should not be fought over, just explained about to leave others to make their choice. I made the choice for God. I wish you the best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 13-May-2016
reply by the author on 13-May-2016
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Hi Sweetwoodjax!
I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. Thank you for your thoughts and this kind review.
Comment from mermaids
I like the theme of your poem. Man spends so much time arguing about Creationism. "Mankind's day isn't the measure of God' is a marvelous line and so true. Excellent poetic form.
reply by the author on 13-May-2016
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I like the theme of your poem. Man spends so much time arguing about Creationism. "Mankind's day isn't the measure of God' is a marvelous line and so true. Excellent poetic form.
Comment Written 13-May-2016
reply by the author on 13-May-2016
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Thank you, mermaids. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review. I love your name! :)