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lyx2no
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Message 99 of 176 (477484)
08-03-2008 3:21 PM
Reply to: Message 95 by ICANT
08-03-2008 2:20 PM


Points In Time
The universe did not exist.
The universe does now exist.
What you mean by this is "At some point in time the Universe did not exist." and "At this point in time the Universe does exist."
As time is an integral part of the Universe ” time doesn't exist without the Universe ” there has never been a point in time that the Universe has not existed. So how could it be said, in any normal sense of the phrase, that the Universe came into existence?
Edited by lyx2no, : To make sense.

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Message 106 of 176 (477496)
08-03-2008 7:39 PM
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08-03-2008 4:26 PM


Re: Points In Time
Did I mention time as you and I know it?
Are we pretending we have an intellectual understanding of imaginary time? Or are we just using it as one of our magic phrases to fudge our argument to save us from having to admit we are drawing a blank when it comes to how the Universe really works?
I am still convinced that the universe existing today and Hawking and Peebles saying it had a beginning is the best evidence for creation.
Why would we convince ourselves of such a thing when we must realize that the honest position would be to admit complete ignorance? Firstly, their writings are chock full of anthropomorphism and vernacular. It's a limitation of the language that we adjust for ourselves so as not belabor the writer. We don't believe that an apple feels the force of gravity drawing it to the Earth do we? Secondly, the speculations of scientists are not evidence of anything but their own ignorance, which they are admitting. Surely, their brand of ignorance is far superior to our brand of knowledge, and that is more the reason to admit our own.
[sarcasm]I think this might be one of those rare occasions where we would learn more by asking questions and listening to the answers then by doggedly insisting that we know the true nature of the Universe.[/sarcasm]

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Message 113 of 176 (477517)
08-04-2008 8:53 AM
Reply to: Message 108 by ICANT
08-03-2008 9:35 PM


No You Don't
I know how the universe works but that is not the discussion here.
No one knows how the Universe works. Using a television as an analogy; cavediver could adjust the beam compensators, I could change the channel, and you could put a doily on top of it.
The discussion here is what is the best evidence a creationist has for creation.
Yes, but I don't think Brian merely intended that we assign those things we might consider evidence ordinals but to discuss the quality of their evidentiary value.
Please notice I say "IF" the universe did not exist but had a beginning (origin) (came into existence) that is the best evidence for creation (something created, brought into existence)
Making a statement conditional does not protect the statement from examination. Especially when the statement has the form: IF God and his angels exist then they are real. The premise should not be a definition of the conclusion.
I need to know how you define "create"; i.e., does a tree "create" shade?

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Message 122 of 176 (477569)
08-04-2008 10:27 PM
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08-04-2008 11:14 AM


I Concede
If you say that is what you think is the best evidence for creationism I can only disagree by calling you a fibber.
Brian, I think the best evidence for creationism is the scar I have over my right eye caused by a badly preformed trampoline stunt back in 1972. But then again, you didn't ask me because I'm not daft enough to be a creationist. But it's as good as anything I've read so far.
Edited by lyx2no, : Mistype.

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Message 150 of 176 (485786)
10-11-2008 6:26 PM
Reply to: Message 148 by Kevin123
10-11-2008 5:08 PM


Are
So the theory that complex systems are the product of purposeful design by an intelligent agent is grounded in observable arguments.
That complex systems can be the product of purposeful design by an intelligent agent is established fact. Snow flakes show that "are" is unachievable.

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lyx2no
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Message 152 of 176 (485806)
10-11-2008 8:43 PM
Reply to: Message 151 by Kevin123
10-11-2008 7:34 PM


Evolution is not Origin
lyx2no, thanks for the correction.
You're welcome, but it wasn't a correction, it was an argument. But my next sentence will be a correction. I'll apply your gratitude to it.
My question now is can the same thing be said about the evolution theory's explanation of the origin of life? Has anybody ever been able to generate an irreducibly complex system using only completely random forces?
The ToE say nothing whatsoever about origins. Furthermore, any failings of the ToE, real or imagined, have no value as evidence of creation; it must stand on its own.
Discovery of an irreducibly complex system could be problematical, possibly fatal, to the ToE; but, one has yet to be presented; and, that still would not support creationism until such time that "creationism" is defined in a much less nebulous fashion.
I have heard many theories on how it might be possible for this or that to have happened but never see any experiment or observations to back it up.
Have you been looking in the right places? Your questions so far cast suspicions about where you have been looking.

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