1) Inventing Solutions: Sure I do! We all do. Scientists do. We take the known facts (and I consider the Bible to be among the subset of known facts) and the new discoveries, and then come up with a solution that fits both. We don't come up with a theory that denies the law of gravity or that denies that mass cannot spontaneously change - so our theories incorporate those facts. For me, I use the Bible the same way - although i am willing to adjust my understanding of the Bible through further study and by new discoveries.

2)Our Nature: Yup, again! God gave us sentience - but also the free will to do what we please.. essentially to be Gods of our own lives. We then have the option to choose god - or good - or not. And keep in mind, we still have all those animal instincts too.. part of the gift of bein human is the ability to rise above the instincts and choose a different way.. but we maintain the ability not to as well..

3) Historocity: The problem is this.. I don't use "religion" as a means to "find my way". I believe because I think its True. If someone could somehow completely convince me that its all just nice stories and morality tales, I would stop believing. My belief is centered around the idea that god is REAL. If not, then really, I have no time in my life for a big fat lie. - Consider me the other side of the coin from Matt. Matt believes its a lie, and therefore cannot continue to be a part of it. I believe (albeit in a totally different view of God and Christ than Mormons) its the truth, and therefore continue to be a part of it, even when its hard to be.

NVZ: NINJAS VS ZOMBIES - THE MOVIE - www.nvzmovie.com
THE OFFICIAL JUSTIN TIMPANE WEBSITE - www.timpane.com