Teacher: I like to get to know my students. I really care about each and every one of them. I think that is very important to learning. Yet, I also realize that most students don't really open up that much, so I like to meet them in their own environment ...and meet their parents. I feel that is the way to really get to know them best.
Mom: I didn't realize that teachers even had parent-teacher conferences anymore. I commend you ...I think this is even a step beyond that. I'm very happy that you've graciously taken this interest in your students ...and of course, our son.
Teacher: Your son tells me that you don't believe in evolution.
Mom: I believe in God.
Teacher: So, do I ...and I don't see how that creates any problem. Evolution is true ...whether you believe in God, or not, it does not change the fact of evolution.
Mom: Oh, I see ...that's nice that you believe in God. I guess, I just assumed that you didn't.
Teacher: Why would you assume that?
Mom: I don't know, I guess, I've always listened to my husband ...and he has always said that the Bible and evolution cannot both be true. But, he's been wrong before ...whether he likes to admit it or not, and I guess he is wrong this time.
Teacher: Yes, your son has said that his dad is the more challenging one in the family ...so, I guess I should address my questions likewise.
Dad: And your question is??
Teacher: Why do you think a person can't believe in God, and evolution?
Dad: Oh, I think a person can ...I just don't think a person can believe in the Bible and also believe in evolution.
Teacher: I believe in God ...just not the Bible.
Dad: You said you care about your students, and want to get to know them. Yet, when you visit the families, don't you also want the students and their parents to get to know you?
Teacher: Well, yes, if they know how much I care ...then it will enhance their motivation and learning tremendously.
Dad: So, you want them to know you and how much you care, but you don't think God wants the same?
Teacher: What do you mean ...of course, I think God would want students and their teacher to have a good relationship.
Dad: No, I mean, don't you think that God also wants for us to get to know Him? The Bible is God's way for us to do that. Don't you think God has a good reason for wanting this relationship with us?
Teacher: Yes, that would seem to make good sense ...but, I don't know why God does the things He does.
Dad: The Bible is very clear why. Let me ask this ...do you believe there is a life with God after we die?
Teacher: You are talking about an afterlife. Your son was correct when he said you are the more challenging one. Why are you now bringing up the subject of an afterlife?
Dad: Well, I just feel that if you don't believe in an afterlife ...then you might as well believe in evolution. And you wouldn't have much reason to believe in Jesus either, so survival of the fittest and to the fullest would be a dominant motivator. We would think more of saving ourselves and our earth ...so, what use would we have for pretending we need a Savior. What would we need to be saved from?
Teacher: It must be rather lonely ...reasoning like a philosopher of old, when there is really no place for that sort of thinking in this day and age.
Dad: Do you believe in angels? And I don't mean the Los Angeles baseball team.
Teacher: You certainly are relentless. This may surprise you, but yes, I do believe in angels.
Dad: How did they evolve?
Teacher: I don't believe they did. God either created them, or they always were. I don't really know. Yet, I suppose you are going to tell me that you do know, aren't you. But, why do people like you insist that they know something that they really don't know?
Dad: I was going to ask you the very same thing. And you may think I'm just being difficult, or priding myself in challenging you ...but, you are teaching my son evolution. That is kind of bothersome, if you just dismiss the very important conversation about God. As far as I'm concerned ...there's nothing more important. And I don't think our son's teacher should neglect to teach him what is most important.
Teacher: I don't need to teach him that ...I'm sure you have more than adequately taught him what you feel he should know about God, so I don't feel it is my responsibility to teach him that.
Dad: You said you care about all the students ...and some parents don't teach their kids about God. If you feel it's your responsibility to teach them about evolution ...then you should be adequate in your teaching, and responsible enough to bring up the same questions I am asking you.
Teacher: Okay, to restore your faith in me as a teacher, I will answer your questions. Just like I expect my students to answer my questions, I will pretend at this time that I am your student. The last thing you mentioned was angels. I believe that angels always were ...just like God.
Dad: And just like a teacher, I will not belittle you for your answer. So, do you also believe that these angels were intelligent?
Teacher: Yes, I believe they were ...and are, very intelligent.
Dad: So, is it something like the movie Toy Story ...??
Teacher: Okay, I did see the movie ...but, I really don't know where you are going with all this.
Dad: You are right ...it is not really the same at all. In Toy Story, the toys were created ...and they were alive. But, they were for the children ...but, they ended up caring more than the children did. But, that's not like us humans ...because we don't care more than God, and I really shouldn't be talking about creation. I forgot, you believe that we all evolved.
Teacher: You really lost me there ...you're really not making any sense. In order for me to pretend that you are my teacher, you have to begin making a little more sense.
Dad: Well, forget about either of us teaching each other anything ...let's just reason together. We both believe there were angels ...and they were not insignificant humble creatures. So, how do you think they passed the time of day ...even though I believe there wasn't time of day yet? Do you believe the angels and God amused themselves by watching evolution over billions of years? That would be worse than if I sat on my back steps and watched the grass grow. And though I am not the most exciting person there is ...that mindless activity would rather bore me.
Teacher: We don't really have facts to give us any idea about that.
Dad: Well, that hasn't stopped the evolutionists from imagining. You did say you believe in God, and if you agree with me on that ...then with the angels, we may also agree that they were highly sophisticated. So, when one third of them rebelled, I'd say it's rather clear that God already had a counteraction in place ...already not only anticipating that, but knowing what was going to happen. And I believe that God brought about swift judgment.
Teacher: I believe in God ...just not the Bible.
Dad: You said you care about your students, and want to get to know them. Yet, when you visit the families, don't you also want the students and their parents to get to know you?
Teacher: Well, yes, if they know how much I care ...then it will enhance their motivation and learning tremendously.
Dad: So, you want them to know you and how much you care, but you don't think God wants the same?
Teacher: What do you mean ...of course, I think God would want students and their teacher to have a good relationship.
Dad: No, I mean, don't you think that God also wants for us to get to know Him? The Bible is God's way for us to do that. Don't you think God has a good reason for wanting this relationship with us?
Teacher: Yes, that would seem to make good sense ...but, I don't know why God does the things He does.
Dad: The Bible is very clear why. Let me ask this ...do you believe there is a life with God after we die?
Teacher: You are talking about an afterlife. Your son was correct when he said you are the more challenging one. Why are you now bringing up the subject of an afterlife?
Dad: Well, I just feel that if you don't believe in an afterlife ...then you might as well believe in evolution. And you wouldn't have much reason to believe in Jesus either, so survival of the fittest and to the fullest would be a dominant motivator. We would think more of saving ourselves and our earth ...so, what use would we have for pretending we need a Savior. What would we need to be saved from?
Teacher: It must be rather lonely ...reasoning like a philosopher of old, when there is really no place for that sort of thinking in this day and age.
Dad: Do you believe in angels? And I don't mean the Los Angeles baseball team.
Teacher: You certainly are relentless. This may surprise you, but yes, I do believe in angels.
Dad: How did they evolve?
Teacher: I don't believe they did. God either created them, or they always were. I don't really know. Yet, I suppose you are going to tell me that you do know, aren't you. But, why do people like you insist that they know something that they really don't know?
Dad: I was going to ask you the very same thing. And you may think I'm just being difficult, or priding myself in challenging you ...but, you are teaching my son evolution. That is kind of bothersome, if you just dismiss the very important conversation about God. As far as I'm concerned ...there's nothing more important. And I don't think our son's teacher should neglect to teach him what is most important.
Teacher: I don't need to teach him that ...I'm sure you have more than adequately taught him what you feel he should know about God, so I don't feel it is my responsibility to teach him that.
Dad: You said you care about all the students ...and some parents don't teach their kids about God. If you feel it's your responsibility to teach them about evolution ...then you should be adequate in your teaching, and responsible enough to bring up the same questions I am asking you.
Teacher: Okay, to restore your faith in me as a teacher, I will answer your questions. Just like I expect my students to answer my questions, I will pretend at this time that I am your student. The last thing you mentioned was angels. I believe that angels always were ...just like God.
Dad: And just like a teacher, I will not belittle you for your answer. So, do you also believe that these angels were intelligent?
Teacher: Yes, I believe they were ...and are, very intelligent.
Dad: So, is it something like the movie Toy Story ...??
Teacher: Okay, I did see the movie ...but, I really don't know where you are going with all this.
Dad: You are right ...it is not really the same at all. In Toy Story, the toys were created ...and they were alive. But, they were for the children ...but, they ended up caring more than the children did. But, that's not like us humans ...because we don't care more than God, and I really shouldn't be talking about creation. I forgot, you believe that we all evolved.
Teacher: You really lost me there ...you're really not making any sense. In order for me to pretend that you are my teacher, you have to begin making a little more sense.
Dad: Well, forget about either of us teaching each other anything ...let's just reason together. We both believe there were angels ...and they were not insignificant humble creatures. So, how do you think they passed the time of day ...even though I believe there wasn't time of day yet? Do you believe the angels and God amused themselves by watching evolution over billions of years? That would be worse than if I sat on my back steps and watched the grass grow. And though I am not the most exciting person there is ...that mindless activity would rather bore me.
Teacher: We don't really have facts to give us any idea about that.
Dad: Well, that hasn't stopped the evolutionists from imagining. You did say you believe in God, and if you agree with me on that ...then with the angels, we may also agree that they were highly sophisticated. So, when one third of them rebelled, I'd say it's rather clear that God already had a counteraction in place ...already not only anticipating that, but knowing what was going to happen. And I believe that God brought about swift judgment.
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