# Do any creation myths make sense **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 25, 2015, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-creation-myths-make-sense/741308 "2015-12-25T00:19:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Urbanredneck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ea5d25/32.png) [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2015, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-creation-myths-make-sense/741308/61 "2015-12-28T05:29:15Z")
> [@Trinopus](#): > > I know of three different creationist features on the radio that do exactly that. First they say why evolution is wrong, then they say why evolution is wicked, and then they preach the Bible as the only source of truth. Day in and day out. > > (The only one I can actually name is “Beyond Intelligent Design” by Mel Mulder. It, and the other two features I’m thinking of, are broadcast on El Cajon’s “Family Radio,” KCR, AM 910.) > > These guys absolutely are using creationism to proselytize. (They also still use long-debunked arguments, such as the Thermodynamics argument. They act as if science hasn’t advanced since 1970. Or even 1770.) Actually radio preachers like them basically are just preaching to the choir. Basically talking to people who already believe. ---
**Author:** ![Jayhawker\_Soule](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/57b2e6/32.png) [@Jayhawker\_Soule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jayhawker_Soule)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2015, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-creation-myths-make-sense/741308/62 "2015-12-28T17:15:44Z")
> [@TonySinclair](#): > > Here’s one of many sites that lists the parallels between Gen 1 and the Sumerian Enuma Elish, which is probably 1000 years older, and possibly 2000: > > [http://www.biblicalheritage.org/bible%20studies/gen\_parallels.htm](http://www.biblicalheritage.org/bible%20studies/gen_parallels.htm) > > Enuma Elish Genesis > Divine spirit and cosmic matter are coexistent and coeternal. Divine spirit and cosmic matter are coexistent. \* > Divine spirit exist independent of cosmic matter. Divine spirit exist independent of cosmic matter. > Primeval chaos; Ti’amat enveloped in darkness. Primeval chaos; TeHOM enveloped in darkness. > Light emanating from the gods. Light created by word of /ELOHIYM. > The creation of the firmament. The creation of the firmament. > The creation of dry land. The creation of dry land. > The creation of luminaries. The creation of luminaries. > The creation of man. The creation of man. > The gods rest and celebrate. /ELOHIYM rest and separates the seventh day. ^ somewhat reminiscent of those Jesus-is-based-on-horus sites, and equally compelling. Thanks. 🙂 Others should feel free to see [here](http://www.ancienttexts.org/library/mesopotamian/enuma.html). ---
**Author:** ![TonySinclair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2015, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-creation-myths-make-sense/741308/63 "2015-12-28T20:45:48Z")
> [@Jayhawker\_Soule](#): > > ^ somewhat reminiscent of those Jesus-is-based-on-horus sites, and equally compelling. Thanks. 🙂 What, you’re rejecting anything that isn’t a very close paraphrase of Genesis? It’s widely accepted that the older myths were polytheistic, so you’re not going to find it. But any mind capable of concluding that Genesis and modern science aren’t really incompatible, as even sellout professional astronomers have done, should be able to do the same with ancient myths. ---
**Author:** ![Jayhawker\_Soule](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/57b2e6/32.png) [@Jayhawker\_Soule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jayhawker_Soule)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2015, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-creation-myths-make-sense/741308/64 "2015-12-28T21:37:56Z")
> [@TonySinclair](#): > > What, you’re rejecting anything that isn’t a very close paraphrase of Genesis? I’ve rejected nothing. Do you have a preferred rendering of the Enuma elish creation epic that you would like to reference? Perhaps you could cite the specific lines that you find particularly informative. Or not. An any case, I do not view Genesis 1 as holy writ and would never insist that it has nothing to do with the Babylonian creation narrative. In fact, in many ways the former can be appreciated as a polemic against the latter. As for the original question posed: yes, Genesis 1 “makes sense” to me, and it’s perfectly OK with me if you feel otherwise. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-creation-myths-make-sense/741308.md?page=3)