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Minnemooseus
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Message 4 of 21 (393854)
04-07-2007 9:58 PM


Fallacycop, at "Is creationism science?"
Name: Fallacycop
Forum: Is It Science?
Thread: Is creationism science?
Post #: 99
I'm almost shirley missing other POTM quality messages, but the above cited latched onto me.
It's short, so I'll quote almost all of it:
But even if there is a god, you (or any other creationist) do not hold exclusive rights over the word of god on earth. You (or any other creationist) have not given us any reason to believe that what you say and think is any closer to the true nature of god then anybody else (off course you may think you are, but that is assuming too much -- an act of hubris)
Given that, we are left with comparing your claims with the evidence (obtained through experiments directly from the world itself -- the only incontestable source of knowlege of god`s nature we have access to -- god`s creation). Once your claims have failed this most important test, to hold on to preconceived beliefs in the face of evidence would be insane and ungodly.
That`s why creationism is not only bad science. It`s also bad theology.
My "bolding".
Remember - No debating the topic in the POTM forum. Go back to the topic itself, to do that.
Moose
Edited by Admin, : Add "www." to message link.

Professor, geology, Whatsamatta U
Evolution - Changes in the environment, caused by the interactions of the components of the environment.
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and will piss on your computer." - Bruce Graham
"The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness." - John Kenneth Galbraith
"I know a little about a lot of things, and a lot about a few things, but I'm highly ignorant about everything." - Moose

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Message 8 of 21 (395371)
04-16-2007 3:39 AM


Lithodid-Man, Archer Opterix at "Reasons for Creationist Persistence" topic
Not POTM's of monumental proportions, but they did stand out to me.
Name: Lithodid-Man
Forum: Is It Science?
Thread: Reasons for Creationist Persistence
Post #: 130
LM writes:
The student I had so many problems this semester with is a great example...
Name: Archer Opterix
Forum: Is It Science?
Thread: Reasons for Creationist Persistence
Post #: 133
AO writes:
I'd add that one thing that keeps them going is the inability to imagine holding any other view than the one they have.
Moose (btw - the avatar of the moment (not cat) is a Bushbaby, in honor of the "Bush Baby" topic)

Professor, geology, Whatsamatta U
Evolution - Changes in the environment, caused by the interactions of the components of the environment.
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and will piss on your computer." - Bruce Graham
"The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness." - John Kenneth Galbraith
"I know a little about a lot of things, and a lot about a few things, but I'm highly ignorant about everything." - Moose

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Message 9 of 21 (396388)
04-19-2007 8:22 PM


Ringo gives the fundamental definition of fundie?
Name: Ringo
Forum: Coffee House
Thread: Should the Public Airwaves be More or Less Censored?
Post #: 198
Quoted in its concise entirety:
riVeRraT writes:
They can live in the world, but they shouldn't be part of it.
That's fundie.
No further comment.
Moose

Professor, geology, Whatsamatta U
Evolution - Changes in the environment, caused by the interactions of the components of the environment.
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and will piss on your computer." - Bruce Graham
"The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness." - John Kenneth Galbraith
"I know a little about a lot of things, and a lot about a few things, but I'm highly ignorant about everything." - Moose

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Message 10 of 21 (396390)
04-19-2007 8:34 PM


dwise1 at "The Bible was NOT man made, it was Godly made"
Name: dwise1
Forum: The Bible: Accuracy and Inerrancy
Thread: The Bible was NOT man made, it was Godly made
Post #: 80
Being a simple minded moose, I like this part:
There's a filk song (that was not a typo) called "Word of God", in which each verse ends with a refrain that changes a bit as it evolves:
"Humans wrote the Bible; God wrote the rocks."
"Humans wrote the Bible; God wrote the sky."
"Humans wrote the Bible; God wrote life."
"Humans wrote the Bible; God wrote the world."
Also much more.
Moose
Edited by Admin, : Add "www." to link.

Professor, geology, Whatsamatta U
Evolution - Changes in the environment, caused by the interactions of the components of the environment.
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and will piss on your computer." - Bruce Graham
"The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness." - John Kenneth Galbraith
"I know a little about a lot of things, and a lot about a few things, but I'm highly ignorant about everything." - Moose

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Minnemooseus
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Message 15 of 21 (396681)
04-21-2007 6:12 PM


Dr Adequate, at "The Bible was NOT man made, it was Godly made"
Name: Dr Adequate
Forum: The Bible: Accuracy and Inerrancy
Thread: The Bible was NOT man made, it was Godly made
Post #: 93
Includes quotes of testimony and links to testimony from ex-YECS Glenn Morton and Steve Robertson, who as working geologist found the value of "reading the rocks".
Moose
Added by edit: As I see it, the cited message may be an "argument from authority", and thus not really a valid debate method. Still, I think such is an effective way to argue against "young Earthism".
Edited by Minnemooseus, : See above.

Professor, geology, Whatsamatta U
Evolution - Changes in the environment, caused by the interactions of the components of the environment.
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and will piss on your computer." - Bruce Graham
"The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness." - John Kenneth Galbraith
"I know a little about a lot of things, and a lot about a few things, but I'm highly ignorant about everything." - Moose

Minnemooseus
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Message 16 of 21 (396710)
04-21-2007 7:52 PM


The "Do we talk up or down to fundies?" topic in general
Name: Various members
Forum: Miscellaneous Topics in Creation/Evolution
Thread: Do we talk up or down to fundies?
Post #: Various messages
Currently at message 16. I'm giving it a sort of "Topic of the Month" plug.
Moose

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