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Faith  Suspended Member (Idle past 1444 days) Posts: 35298 From: Nevada, USA Joined: |
My opinion is based on evo theory, not experience. If you think that isn't sufficient, you don't get what I'm saying.
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subbie Member (Idle past 1254 days) Posts: 3509 Joined: |
So you don't know anything about how science is actually done on a workaday basis, you are simply assuming based on your understanding of evolution, is that what you are saying?
Those who would sacrifice an essential liberty for a temporary security will lose both, and deserve neither. -- Benjamin Franklin
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Faith  Suspended Member (Idle past 1444 days) Posts: 35298 From: Nevada, USA Joined: |
You can do most science without evolution theory. Collecting facts and data and constructing hypotheses of the testable kind is not affected.
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arachnophilia Member (Idle past 1343 days) Posts: 9069 From: god's waiting room Joined: |
ok, i can't really make a good over-arching case that, well, it's not just interpretation, but that science is sequential. so let's just examine some of the details of your claim about "just interpretation" and perhaps you can justify how the area of science as a whole works without the "evolutionary" bits.
Sedimentary Geology - principles concerning sedimentary layering, deposition rates, uniformitarianism, and age of formations would all have to be revised. so i'll start with one particular case that yec "interpretation" requires that we ignore outright: the law of superposition. this is a law, not a principle, and not an interpretation. the evidence of deformations and angular uncomformities requires that this law be true (i'll explain why, if you're fuzzy on the details). now, yec flood "theory" requires that the law of superposition is false, and all layers were laid down simultaneously. i would like you to describe to me exactly how day-to-day geology is done without this law, as this law is one of the axioms on which geology in general relies. i have some passing familiarity with geological science, but i know you won't believe me when i say that without this law, all modern geologic study breaks down. it is not just "interpretation" it is mountains of evidence that no longer sit properly with anything else -- and to my knowlegde, no creationist as ever explained the evidence that requires this law with a different "interpretation." believe me, i've asked. you're welcome to give it a shot. Edited by arachnophilia, : typo
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Faith  Suspended Member (Idle past 1444 days) Posts: 35298 From: Nevada, USA Joined: |
What a bunch of nonsense. Don't bother me with such stuff.
I've affirmed the law of superposition many times. Of COURSE the layers were not laid down "simultaneously." Don't be an idiot.
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arachnophilia Member (Idle past 1343 days) Posts: 9069 From: god's waiting room Joined: |
I've affirmed the law of superposition many times. Of COURSE the layers were not laid down "simultaneously." ok, that screws "flood geology" then. let's address the next point:
Sedimentary Geology - principles concerning sedimentary layering, deposition rates, uniformitarianism, and age of formations would all have to be revised. what kind of timeframe do you see for the sequential layering of rock? how quickly was the entire geologic column laid down?
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Discreet Label Member (Idle past 5063 days) Posts: 272 Joined: |
You affirm the Law of Superposition, yet you still state that the Great Flood occured via appealing to the genesis story. How do you feel the Great Flood fits or encompasses your understanding of the Law of Superposition?
Actually and I am particulary curious what you consider workaday science. I feel that your statement of collecting, observing and testing data does not adequately address science. Especially when science is extrememly pervasive in 1st world country lifestyles. For example normal kitchen equipment microwaves, ovens electric and gas, cooking gear, refrigerators, detergents, mechanical physics. While these examples represent applied science, they also represent theories present in theoretical science.
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nator Member (Idle past 2169 days) Posts: 12961 From: Ann Arbor Joined: |
quote: Like what kinds of science? Can you give some examples of some general lines of inquiry, or specific phenomena if you like, which do not touch in the least upon the ToE?
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AdminSchraf Inactive Member |
quote: Name calling is unacceptable here at EvC. I will remind you that Forum rule #10 is as follows:
Always treat other members with respect. Argue the position, not the person. Avoid abusive, harassing and invasive behavior. Avoid needling, hectoring and goading tactics. Usually, in a well-conducted debate, speakers are either emotionally uncommitted or can preserve sufficient detachment to maintain a coolly academic approach.-- Encylopedia Brittanica, on debate Please don't give me a reason. Edited by AdminSchraf, : changed subtitle
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Adminnemooseus Administrator Posts: 3974 Joined: |
anglagard writes: Thank you. Hope the topic is not too broad. Yes, I'm real slow getting on this one, but better late than never. The content of message 1 is a nice little summary of the many conflicts between mainstream science and young Earth creationism, and as such it is essentially a perfect example of a topic having way too many highly diverse subthemes. In other words, the topic a WAY TOO BROAD. Sorry AdminNWR, but this one should never have been promoted. Will leave open a bit longer for messages in preparation and closing remarks. Topic closing in 15 minutes. Those who don't agree with my opinion and actions may respond at "Thread...", link below. Adminnemooseus New Members should start HERE to get an understanding of what makes great posts.
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subbie Member (Idle past 1254 days) Posts: 3509 Joined: |
Scientists don't begin every day with a blank page. Every field of science has innumerable facts, theories and laws that are taken as established by those working in the field. The point of the OP is that, if YEC is true, many the underlying facts, theories and laws in every one of those fields will have to be abandoned.
You demonstrate a deeply flawed understanding of science of you truly believe that it wouldn't make any difference. Those who would sacrifice an essential liberty for a temporary security will lose both, and deserve neither. -- Benjamin Franklin
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anglagard Member (Idle past 836 days) Posts: 2339 From: Socorro, New Mexico USA Joined: |
Violation of Rules to post, sorry
Edited by anglagard, : Asking where Edited by anglagard, : Emotion Edited by anglagard, : No reason given.
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Adminnemooseus Administrator Posts: 3974 Joined: |
See my previous message also.
If anyone wishes to pursue one of the many themes of message 1, please find and appropriate existing topic or propose a new one. Need to respond to this action? The "Thread..." topic, link below, is the place to go. Adminnemooseus Edited by Adminnemooseus, : Change ID. New Members should start HERE to get an understanding of what makes great posts.
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Adminnemooseus Administrator Posts: 3974 Joined: |
There has been discussion related to my closing of this topic, here, here, and here.
Almost all of the other opinions are that I was wrong in closing this topic. I think all those opinions are wrong and that this topic is a disaster area in the making, but the micro-masses have spoken. Topic reopened. Adminnemooseus
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AdminNWR Inactive Member |
Thanks for reopening.
At the time of closing, the posting was a little hectic. Let's see if we can refocus for the balance of the thread. Faith has suggested that "workaday science" would not be affected. It might be helpful if some of the science contributors to the thread could give examples of how workaday science would be affected. To comment on moderation procedures or respond to admin messages:
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