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Dawn Bertot
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Message 80 of 182 (626670)
07-30-2011 9:37 PM
Reply to: Message 77 by Coyote
07-30-2011 9:18 PM


Re: Debating creationists
Creationism is a religious belief, not a "logical principle."
Creation "science" was invented after creationism was banished by the courts. But creation "science" was itself shortly thereafter banished, as was it's stepchild, "intelligent design."
All of these were disallowed because they are religion, not science.
And still creationism is a religious belief in spite of these attempts to take on the trappings, and respect, relegated to science.
try and think deeper C. Creationism and science are terms. The reality of the situation is that all things are testable logical propositions agaisnt a demonstratable reality
Something is logically demonstratable regardless of terms and concepts. If I called creationism a football and evolution a usda grade A bag of dufuss, (say like dwise), it would not change the reality of its logical possibilites
Its either logically demonstratable or it is not, no matter what term you put on it
Dawn Bertot
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Dawn Bertot
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Message 81 of 182 (626671)
07-30-2011 9:40 PM
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07-30-2011 9:19 PM


Re: Debating creationists
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Dawn Bertot
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Message 82 of 182 (626673)
07-30-2011 9:43 PM
Reply to: Message 78 by Panda
07-30-2011 9:19 PM


Re: Debating creationists
Dawn Bertot writes:
Nobody is paying attention to your tantrums, but we pay very close attention to your unwillingness to respond specifically to presented arguments
jar writes:
Please present the evidence of the creator or the method used by that critter to influence evolution.
Dawn Bertot writes:
*nothing*
Read my post again the argument is there. Look alittle deeper and if you still cant see it Illl present it again. Its sad that I should have to do that with such a self-proclaimed educated person as yourself
dawn bertot
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Dawn Bertot
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Message 84 of 182 (626680)
07-30-2011 9:55 PM
Reply to: Message 83 by dwise1
07-30-2011 9:49 PM


Re: Debating creationists
All you ever post is garbage.
Then show why in argument form, not in one of your mind numbing speeches
You pay lip service to "logic", and yet you have repeatedly displayed absolute ignorance of logic. We directly challenged you and you ran away immediately, remember? If absolutely required to, I will research back through the posts here. Will you even begin to have the balls (questionable given your girly name) to stand up to that kind of challenge? You know that I will. And you know full well that you will not be able to stand up to that kind of exposition. Let's put it this way: I am half Scottish, nearly half Irish, and about a 16th German. The Scottish part will not put up with yer bullshit and the German part will methodically tear you apart.
Please by all means, do one of two things, either show what i have ran form or make attempt at a single argument in my post in this or anyother thread.
Id like to research you NOT doing that, but ofcourse I cant find something that is not there
Do you even understand that creationism is a term, not a reality. The reality of creationism is its logical tenets as an argument. its not to be connected with religion or evolution.
Its testable in logical form or it is not.
Foe heavens sake please do the research of which boast
Dawn Bertot
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Dawn Bertot
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Message 87 of 182 (626684)
07-30-2011 10:01 PM
Reply to: Message 83 by dwise1
07-30-2011 9:49 PM


Re: Debating creationists
I will research back through the posts here. Will you even begin to have the balls (questionable given your girly name) to stand up to that kind of challenge? You know that I will.
Please dear God in heaven, give this man the ability, time and skills to accomplish such a task
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 94 of 182 (626702)
07-30-2011 11:29 PM
Reply to: Message 90 by dwise1
07-30-2011 10:11 PM


Re: Debating creationists
This forum does give us the tools for accomplishing my task. Even though it does take some work.
Your days are numbered, you fucking liar! Which is to say, "typical creationist".
Please by all means do this very thing. Please however, remember the principle of brevity. No lectures
You havent even paid attention to the fact I have not said evo is not true, its doubtful if youll be able to represent me accurately anywhere else.
Lets see, this will be fun
Geeeeez I didnt know you were going to kill me, my days are numbered
Your a funny guy dwise, an amature debater, but a funny guy
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 96 of 182 (626704)
07-30-2011 11:45 PM
Reply to: Message 95 by dwise1
07-30-2011 11:36 PM


Re: Debating creationists
The issue here is that we have soundly refuted your repeated empty incantations to "logic". When we actually asked you about logic, you fled.
You fucking liar!
Do you have brain damage or something? Again, making assertions is not the same as referencing an argument in a post, then attempting to refute it
Please quit throwing out insults and assertions, present the argument where I have fled or I am a liar
If this was myself or some other believer here, doing what you are doing we would have already been suspended very quickly
Please present the arguments from my post please
If you cant do this, then simply admit it
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 131 of 182 (626834)
07-31-2011 3:44 PM
Reply to: Message 97 by dwise1
07-30-2011 11:55 PM


Re: Debating creationists
PS
Yet again, just who the fuck is this "Dr. Warren" idiot you metioned? You really want to hide that, don't you?
Of course not. Dr Thomas B Waren was (he has now paased) a bible scholar, trained philosopher, held nearly every philosophical degree, member of every philosophical association. But most notibly he was a highly recognized logician and experienced apologist
Some of his memorable debates were with those with Dr Flew, Dr Wallace Matson at berkley and Dr Joe E. Barnhart, which followed and taught the principles of Jeremy Benthem/ Joseph Fletcher (Situation Ethics)
In the Churhes of Christ he was the leading Apologist in his day, excluding his mentor, Guy N Woods, which I believe was the single greatest debator, past or present.
Debates with Dr Warren became very one sided very quickly. he was a masterful apologist, but he was most noted for his Biblical schlorship.
Some of His books include
Logic and the Bible
Have atheist proved thier is no God.
And several several others
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 132 of 182 (626846)
07-31-2011 4:06 PM
Reply to: Message 91 by dwise1
07-30-2011 10:19 PM


Re: Debating creationists
So just who is this "Dr Warren" idiot you are referring to?
Tell me truthfully Dwise, you were drunk last night after a certain point in your posting , werent you?
And yes, I realize it will take some time for the post of yours, that will bring my downfall. I patiently and eagerly await
Dawn Bertot
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Dawn Bertot
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Message 133 of 182 (626852)
07-31-2011 4:40 PM
Reply to: Message 107 by Drosophilla
07-31-2011 7:14 AM


Re: Debating creationists
Hasty generalisation fallacy - another classic creationist hallmark. Well, to give you a little background - I am scientifically trained (in the biological sciences) so have a good understanding of both the scientific method and the ToE. My job currently involves me drafting communication re government regulatory changes. This means my use of English and specifically the content I use has to be explicit and as free from possible misinterpretation as possible (given the modern propensity to litigative recourse). I have become very adept at spotting 'crap' inserted in the English language. Are you really sure you want to debate me?
Very impressive, I dont know what it has to do with the topic but very impressive, Im sure your mom is very proud. BTW, I thought I already was debating you.
You seem to use the word 'logic' quite a lot in your posts I've noticed. But do you really understand the limitations of its application? Logic isn't used to say that something is true or not. Logic is the formal process of the validity of inferences.
When i use the word logic I am only referencing it in its more general use of the word as sound reasoning
Logic is a term, its abstract concepts and usage as per your example above, are abstractions as well.
Reality, not terms and abstract usages, set the tone for what is and is not rational, concerning the existence of physical realites
The classic example is the only two explanations that reality will allow, for the existence of things in reality. reality and physical properties give me both the boundries and limations of my conclusions concerning these matters. regardless of my usage of reasoning principles, these two physical realites will persist.
IOWs, reality explains what is rational, what is logical, what is reasonable, not philosophical termsor symbolic logic.
This is why in my explanation of creationism I attempt to demonstrate that logic of reality, physical properties willl decide what will be my rational approach.
IOWs, creationism, ID and an explanation of Soley Natural Causes, can only be reduced to rational propositions, with the limited alternatives that reality will allow. they have nothing to do with religion or opinions, but will be strickly based on realites alternatives and limitations, concerning physical properties
So yes, I do understand what is involved in a logical approach, you have simply isolated one aspect of rational thought, that is described as 'Logic'
So you value style over substance do you? Are you really so clueless that you don't recognise stage-managed guile and deception? Give me one reason that live debates are 'better' than written ones. I'll give reasons why written ones better - let's see your countermand:
1. Written debates are permanent. Neither debater can retract statements without it being obvious his position is jeopardised.
2. Written debates can cover every issue - no chance of a debater 'forgetting' to answer things he found difficult
3. Written debates give each side time to reflect and research questions. This is the ACADEMIC way to proceed - and we are dealing with academic issues here aren't we? Live debates appeal to the media and public lust for live 'action' - but that is no way to progress issues requiring deep reflection.
4. Written debates eliminate showmanship trickery. A debate should not revolve around which personality can best 'play' an audience, but instead it should only focus on the subject under discussion. If you need to 'play' to a live audience there is something fundamentally weak about your position.
Now - give me reasons why you think a live debate is preferable.
The same things can be accomplised in a public week long debate
bertot writes
In written form or in person, it wouldnt help your case. Due to the fact that you are trying to wedge a principle into the discussion that is either non-existent or imaginary. Your trying to create a case or scenerio that is not a problem in the first place
Dro writes
The above sentence is pure word-salad - English words strung together with no sense at all - if I did this in my job I'd be looking for another post by now. Incidentally this is another ploy used in live creationist debates (you should get in touch with Gish - he'd see you as a natural). If you said the above statement to a scientist in a live debate he'd look puzzled and would remain silent. The audience would lap it up thinking - "that great Dawn - hasn't he got that scientist in trouble", when in reality the scientist would be thinking "Well he seems to be talking English - I understand each word he has uttered - but the sentences just don't seem to make sense - what is he actually trying to ask me?"
You see, scientists deal with concretes and specifics. Word-salad is alien and strange to them. Do you not think the Gish's of this world don't know that?
By the way - do you really read all the posts sent back to you? If so then please re-read dwise1's post number 71 - the perfect post laying out the creationist 'strategy' to dealing with the tiresome 'scientific' objection to their fairyland beliefs.
It does not surprise me in the least you do not understand my meaning. It only bothers me that you did not attempt a rebuttal
Dawn Bertot
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Dawn Bertot
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Posts: 3571
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Message 135 of 182 (626859)
07-31-2011 4:52 PM
Reply to: Message 134 by jar
07-31-2011 4:44 PM


Re: Logic dermands
There is evidence of natural causes.
Please present the evidence of the creator or the method used by that critter to influence evolution.
Until you present evidence equal to the evidence of natural causes you have nothing.
Since there is evidence that there are natural causes but no evidence of a creator or any method used by that critter to influence evolution logic demands that until such evidence is presented that the creator or the method used by that critter be simply disregarded.
It really is that simple.
I have to go out for a few hours. I will make one more attempt to answer this question, as I have already answered several times.
I will make one more attempt to have you actually break down my post and its content, without handwaving it and saying bullshit or to funny. If you do not, i will understand there will no more need to respond or pay attention to anything you have posted to myself
Agreed.
Dawn bertot
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Dawn Bertot
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Message 150 of 182 (626917)
07-31-2011 9:52 PM
Reply to: Message 134 by jar
07-31-2011 4:44 PM


Re: Logic dermands
There is evidence of natural causes.
Correct there is evidence of natural causes, but not SOLEY natural causes, to which you need to demonstrate that it is product of itself.
There is also evidence of design but not proof of design, which should make it clear to any tyro in logic that neither position can be demonstrated absolutely
Which should make it clear that if the occurance of natural causes is a reason to belief in soley natural causes, then logically, existence itself, its finite nature and very clear design to a purpose, should prove a designer in the same way. That is if we follow your line of reasoning
As I indicated in my last post and to which you gave no reply, you would need to know the whole process start to finish to know it is a product of soley of itself
Further, there is nothing in the natural world or in the natural process that would indicate it has properties of eternality, given the simple principle of entropy, infinite progression and so forth
Please present the evidence of the creator or the method used by that critter to influence evolution.
Until you present evidence equal to the evidence of natural causes you have nothing.
Design is a principle equal to that of natural causes, because we can observe it in action
Secondly, youve failed to distinquish between soley natural causes and natural causes
Until you can demonstrate the process in its entirity, which we know you cant, then design is on equal footing with the simple principle and observation of natural causes
Since there is evidence that there are natural causes but no evidence of a creator or any method used by that critter to influence evolution logic demands that until such evidence is presented that the creator or the method used by that critter be simply disregarded.
Only someone that doesnt even understand simple points of reasoning would make such a silly comment
Since you claim I have no evidence for a creator and it is likely you will disagree about design, yet you wont be able to demonsrte it in argument form, then your implication is that natural causes is sufficient to establish the principle of soley natural processes.
That being the case I will expect you to provide the processes in its entirity, start to finish, eternality or whatever . If its that simple your task should be simple
Ofcourse when you cant and wont do this it will become painfully obvious that our "evidence" is of the same natrue. Its reduced to a logical proposition pitted against realities limitations
It really is that simple.
So without simply repeating how simple it is, show me the process
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Posts: 3571
Joined: 11-23-2007


Message 152 of 182 (626919)
07-31-2011 10:11 PM
Reply to: Message 149 by dwise1
07-31-2011 8:23 PM


Re: Debating creationists
Well, actually Thomas B. Warren. He appears to be an actual scholar and the debates he participated in appeared to be actual debates on theological and philosphical issues.
So why did you mention him here?
Well thats the second insinuation that I was liar. I believe you called him an idiot initially, correct?
if you read the bio then you know that some, but not all of his debates involve ID and evolution. Dr Warren (one of my instructors) point is the same as the one I am making presently
Creationism is FIRST a philosophical or logical proposition, with nothing to do with religion or stories. It is a rational explanation referenced by natual realites, with no absolute proof as proof goes. this is true for both sides
secondly, there exists no sharp contrast between creation and evo, because they are seprate issues
We have seen far too well what you have to offer, so I cannot help but wonder why you would slander this person so grossly.
Yeah Ive heard this song several times now and I am still waiting for you to present a single item out of my post that indicates I am a liar or I have misrpresented something
Ill accept your apology if it was the booze influencing your anger. those are serious charges and I dont thinkl you realize the nature of false accusations.
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 153 of 182 (626920)
07-31-2011 10:17 PM
Reply to: Message 151 by jar
07-31-2011 9:53 PM


Re: Logic dermands
There is evidence of natural causes.
Please present the evidence of the creator or the method used by that critter to influence evolution.
Until you present evidence equal to the evidence of natural causes you have nothing.
Since there is evidence that there are natural causes but no evidence of a creator or any method used by that critter to influence evolution logic demands that until such evidence is presented that the creator or the method used by that critter be simply disregarded.
It really is that simple.
Amazing, how is it you get away with no actual debating, no attempts at rebuttal and you are not required to address any issues involved in anyones posts, responses, questions or challenges
You have no intention of debating. Maybe someone else in the form of a debator will pick up where you failed to start.
dawn bertot

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