I am describing as absurd the millions of years of build-up explanation of the geological column based on its actual physical characteristics. That is "something completely different from modern scientific theory?"
The way you are describing it, yes it is something completely different from modern scientific theory. That much is obvious. You would think it obvious too if you had a foundation in the theory. Not to mention that you often even misidentify the physical characteristics but that is a different topic; maybe one good enough for a new thread with the intent to learn.
I absolutely have no idea what you think you are saying.
You said that I would not consider how OE and ToE might be absurd. I responded by telling you that I have no emotional investment in those theories and that I am perfectly willing to entertain criticism as long as it is criticism of the actual theory. The problem, and the reason for this thread, is that no real criticism has yet to be demonstrated and I think it is due to ignorance.
Why don't you address what I've actually said about why various claims are absurd? You must think you have but you haven't.
My invitation to you to participate in the GD topic is still open. But in order to understand why I consider your claims to be absurd you must understand the theory. I feel that I more then adequatly address your claims in that thread. If you feel otherwise then pick it back up and we can try again. My points raised are still standing there for anyone to see.
Well as long as you keep talking in this oblique way I'll never
figure out what you are saying.
I can't tell if you are trying to be insulting or not. It certainly seems that way and I feel a bit taken aback because here I am trying to extend a friendly hand. I want our discussions to be fruitful and intellectually stimulating. That is what I am saying. I just don't know any other way to say it better Faith. You need to raise your game and I think deep down you know it. The question still stands:
Before you can properly attack OE concepts don't you feel like you should understand them without necessary believing in them? If not then why not? If yes then is there any way that we can help you get to that point of understanding?
If you don't want to take it to the science threads then how about propose a learning forum?
No smoking signs by gas stations. No religion in the public square. The government should keep us from being engulfed in flames on earth, and that is pretty much it. -- Jon Stewart, The Daily Show
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