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From: aeq@pucc-h (Jeff Sargent)
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Subject: Re: Evidences for Anthropocentricism
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Date: Tue, 6-Aug-85 09:52:41 EDT
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>> = unknown, > = Rosen

>> 	Again, since it [the Bible] is written *for* humans, it quite naturally
>> concentrates on them!

> Physics texts are written FOR humans, yet they would seem to offer a much more
> objective and certainly less anthropocentric view of things.

You're mixing apples and oranges here, Rich.  The Bible was written to show
humans how best to live their entire lives.  Physics texts are written for a
much more limited purpose and make no claim to provide even hints to answers
to the deeper questions of life which the Bible addresses.

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-- Jeff Sargent
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The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.  (James 5:16)
The prayer of a not-so-righteous man availeth sometimes....  (Rich McDaniel)