Hi dogelata,
dogrelata writes:
I suggest that Paley's analogy points not to intelligent design, as he intended, but unwittingly to the process of evolution via natural selection. That is, apply mutant 'left field' ideas to the evolved, accumulated knowledge base, see which work and which don't, update the knowledge base and move on.
dogrelata writes:
Take an example of something like the modern car or automobile. Its lineage can be traced back to vehicles such as the more humble Roman chariot and beyond. Whilst these two vehicles share some common traits, the technologies employed are literally eons apart. But what if we compare this year's car to last year's model. The design differences are going to be minor, as car design tends to advance in small increments.
So from these statements am I supposed to assume that the van in my driveway just happened by chance.
I really prefer to believe that over the last 100+ years many designers, engineers, and manufacturers worked together to give me the sophisticated piece of equipment setting in my driveway.
Now as far as the stone age man and the watch.
If he had the knowledge to build the watch. Where would he buy the material to build it out of?
Then what would he use it for? So he would not be late for his Dr.'s appointment?
Have fun,
"John 5:39 (KJS) Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me."