He told me that when scientists actually look into stuff, they find out that God is real. Which, he says, is why most real scientists are Christian.
Ask him to name ten biologists who doubt evolution. Then ask him how many are named Steve (see,
Project Steve (click)).
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They may be scientists but they cling to their findings cause they want to refute the creationism. They want to make a name for themselves and be famous. Some, a verry small few, actualy look to find answers. Those are the ones that end up realizing after comparing the facts that evolution is false.
Too funny. You can tell him that the vast majority of scientists couldn't give two twigs for creationism. Most working scientists are either blissfully unaware or only vaguely aware of its existence at all. The ones that get involved in the debate - mostly some flavor of biologist, but others as well - do so only because they realize that the underhanded legal maneuverings and pressure on non-scientist (elected) boards of education is a threat to legitimate science education in the US. IOW, if creationism or its gussied-up bastard progeny calling itself Intelligent Design wasn't trying to insert itself where it has no legitimate standing, there isn't a scientist in the country who would pay the least attention to it. They have more important things to do - like answering the questions of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
Not. One. Single. Solitary. Scientist. has EVER made his or her name in science by confronting creationism. They make their name on the basis of their scientific studies and discoveries. Creationism-smashing is at best a sideline, and at worst a distraction.
Why don't you invite your buddy to come over and play in our sandbox? We have a quite nice selection of practicing biologists, molecular biologists, geneticists, ecologists, (superb) geologists, physicists, cosmologists, and others of that ilk who would love to explain the "facts of life" to an uninformed creationist.