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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
Dawn, where you're in trouble here is that you're obfuscating/confusing the role the Biblical designer. All existing order in the entire universe has been designed by Jehovah, including all forces and observed phenomena, including the formation of crystals. I agree and I am saying the samething you are from a more basic level. I dont need the conclusions 0f design, evolution, ID and creationism to demonstrate a point so simple it cannot be missed unless one is being deliberately evasive, such as our friends here The relative shape a crystal becomes is not DECIDED by a geometric standard, because there is none. Its substructure in the form of molecules can be observed and evaluated in the order of thier performance, which is always the same to produce a RELATIVE shape, BUT the substructure is always the same and that is where you observe the continual and consistent order Dawn Bertot Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given. Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given.
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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
Don't you remember that arguments that evolution is incomplete because it doesn't deal with the origin of the universe are off-topic in this thread? See Message 31, here's an excerpt: Again this is not an assault on evolution, but an attempt to demonstrate that design follows all the rules any study does, to evaluate the available evidence and show what we can know from such evidence. If for example the available evidence allows for (at present) two very real choices, then those choices should be presented as available evidence The tenets of evolution and the conclusions from order, have to examined, initially from a logical and physical perspective, before such 'conclusions" can be accepted as even valid
So order that emerges from a lower level order isn't evidence of design? But the lower level order in molecules and atoms *is* evidence of design? True, because while crystals or snowflakes may always have the same certain amount of points, the shape is always different or relative, with no one standard, such as the order the molecules demonstrate, to consitently produce a crystal or its numerical denomination, which is always the same The order is primarily in its consistent substructure. Some design will be obvious on the outside, but it will also exhibit RELATIVE design with no consistent standard, as in the shape of snowflakes
So sight, which is based upon an internal order of molecules and atoms, is evidence of design, but crystals, which are also based upon an internal order of molecules and atoms, are not evidence of design? There are different types of sight, colored blind, for example, but sight nonetheless. Sight is the design evidence of a substructure order, with relative affects of the same obvious order, which is observable in a consistent pattern Dawn Bertot Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given. Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given. Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given.
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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
Evos aren't afraid of design. We oppose the design concept do to the lack of evidence. As I said show some evidence that design is correct. An idea does not become a theory on rhetoric alone. Fortunately, Logic and physical properties are not rhetoric. We only know a certain amount of things concerning the nature of things and thier existence When we break down what we know, there remains only a certain amount of verfiable logical possibilities. But those possibilites are testable against both logic and the natural world We have to go with what those properties will allow. No theory or information will controvert the only two logical possibilites Finally, it is evidence as far as evidence will allow. Design by observation of order, cannot be dismissed simply because you dont like it. It must be demonstrated to be invalid and illogical for it to be discarded Dawn Bertot
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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
This is where you are having problems. Your definition of what is designed is no more than, "I can tell it when I see it." Wrong
"Orderly, logical, and law abiding" can describe the formation of crystals, ice, stalactites, "silk frost" formations, earth hummocks, and hexagonal clay shrinkage cracks. Right. and it also explains in a logical and demonstratable fashion the probability of a designer. A designer designing or some
What is your rule for determining whether these types of things are designed or not? Without some rule, you are left only with the useless "I can tell it when I see it" definition. Here is your problem. "I can tell it when I see it", is not a substitute for rational and logical observations, the conclusions of which needs to be demonstrated as false. You can do this by SIMPLY showing that your process (whatever that is or is implied by it), is the only logical possibility. Hmmmmm? My guess is that you cannot do this Since both our positions are unprovable, all thats left is the probable, correct son That probabilty however, is rooted, based and centered in all the same methods you use to establish your case BTW, theres my rule, since you asked Dawn
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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
You have completely ignored the effects that pre-design have. While your arguments appears to have 'outward' logical beliefs, it still lacks any 'inward' ones Your search for the first occurance is consistantly balanced on your ability to look forwards and backwards (and even sideways) at the physical area Instead of attacking my position with rhetoric, attack its tenets, Jr, then you will impress me. Show me where my logic is faulty Show me specifically what I have 'ignored', Careful, you could be in for quite a ride Dawn Bertot
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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
You make a post with various statements and then vaguely point at it and say "Somewhere in there is my rule." Come on now you can do better than that. Lets see some logic, not verbage. Dawn Bertot
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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
You should know very well (since you are such a seasoned public debater in the evo-creo arena) that evolution has fuck all to do with origins. If you knew so much about evolution, you would know that it could occur whether there was a magic sky daddy farting atoms into existence, abiogenesis occurring, transpermia etc. So you say it does have to do with origins, Percy and others say it does not. Let me know when you come to a consensus on this, so i will know which road to take Since you say it does have to do with origins, can you show me its ultimate initiation point or how those things came to be in the first place?
Nope, not at all. You see, different fields of science have a neat way of not trying to overlap one another. The field of, let's say: Evolutionary Biology, has no business in bothering with where it all came from or "the eternal existence of matter". Cosmology is the field that is trying to work that out. Nor does the Theory of Evolution have any say so on the origins of matter. Let me know when they get that "worked out", Ok
While, yes, you could have a discussion about the origins of matter when dealing with someone who accepts evolution as opposed to ID and ask them where they think matter came from, it would have absolutely NO BEARING on evolution whatsoever. Since this is not a discussion on evolution, I agree. Dawn Bertot Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given.
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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
You are arguing for design from the standpoint of intelligent design. You ARE taking the ID standpoint. If you can't be honest with yourself, how can we expect you to be honest with us? Logic and and observable physical properties are as HONEST as it gets. What I can determine from thos aspects, is as Honest as it gets. Creation, ID and evo are conclusions from logical and physical demonstrations. Logic first, conclusions second Dawn Bertot
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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
English isn't your first language, is it? You will notice that I said it has "FUCK ALL" to do with origins, meaning it has nothing to do with origins. Sorry, I missed that, Potty mouth is not my first or second language. My mistake potty mouth Dawn Bertot
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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
You have completely ignored the effects that pre-design have. While your arguments appears to have 'outward' logical beliefs, it still lacks any 'inward' ones Your search for the first occurance is consistantly balanced on your ability to look forwards and backwards (and even sideways) at the physical area The above comment is idiocy, not worthy of attention. Hold on and let me find, someone with rational comments Dawn Bertot Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given.
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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
So, now that you understand that evolution has FUCK ALL to do with origins, do you plan on recanting your drivel about the "eternal existence of matter", since it has nothing to do with anything currently being discussed. Its still an idiots language that you speak Moron, can you give another alternative besides the two as to the existence of things. There is, it always existed and something eternal in nature created it. it has everything to do with that being discussed. its both a part of the logical conclusion and its there by indirect implication please provide me another alternatoive or mechanism
You have yet to provide any sort of mechanism with which to test for the design you tout. All you have done is shout "look, I'm logical. It's logical!. It's logical!" without saying much of anything else. How do we know what is designed and what is natural? Like your title implies, where is the evidence for design?
Lord in heaven you people are stupid beyond belief. Its not initially about a mechanism, except the mechanism of reality itself. what will it tell us and what will logic allow Your contrived mechanism is not the only approach. reality is the only viable approach to provide answers to the existence of things
p.s.: You might try growing up so you're not so easily offended by words, pussy face. Not only are you stupid and simplistic your a child to boot Dawn Bertot -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given. Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given.
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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
Dawn Bertot writes:
Instead of attacking my position with rhetoric, attack its tenets, Jr, then you will impress me. Show me where my logic is faulty Show me specifically what I have 'ignored', Careful, you could be in for quite a ride Panda writesI think this was meant to distract me from the fact that DB didn't understand and didn't want to admit it. Im still waiting for a rebutall in a rational form of my position to begin with ill simplify it for you, so you can comprehend. every position concerning physical matter and its examinations have conclusions. evolutionists, like for people to believe that thiers doesnt, to avoid answering simple questions They say, oh that belongs to cosmology and nonsensical statements of that nature call it what you will even evolution, which is nothing more than an explanation of present matter and physical properties, has conclusions which it must address now, evolution and design are limited to physical data of a limited nature The conclusion of which is that both change and order in that material allow for design by logical argument and examination of physical properties evolution and its tenets are no more provable than design, but as the only two possibilites, it SHOULD BE TAUGHT AS tenative rational explanation order and design follow all the same BASIC rules necessary to establish it as a scientific explanation of things If falsifiability is your concern, then evolution does not pass that test either, because we know nothing of its initiation outside present data Dawn Bertot Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given.
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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
Logic does not allow for a possibility to be redefined as evidence. You have presented only half of my argument. Physical properties in conjunction with logic allow for evidence. the evidence of which suggest design is real , by demonstration and reason Now if you think that was done by a space alien or God is another argument Initially however, design is a logical and irresistible conclusion. not liking the obvious order in things isnot the same as removing it in any logical form. You need to remove that reality first. My bet is that you cannot Dawn Bertot Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given.
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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
I strongly suspect that the problem isn't a language one but a comprehension one. Dawn seems to have a unique way of thinking that, as far as I can tell, is not shared by any other person. His posts are largely incomprehensible by just about everyone here. And all available evidence suggests that he does not really understand what other people are saying. I'm afraid that I must take no small measure of responsibility for his presence here. I ran into him at a PBS discussion board, related to the Kitzmiller shenanigans if memory serves, and invited him to EvC. Had I fully appreciated the depth of his inability to constructively engage in reasoned debate, I likely would not have invited him. Ah well, hindsight is 20/20. One simple way of avoiding issues in a debate is to pretend you do not understand someone. its very understandable that you wish to avoid the indirect implications of evolution and atheism. You insults help you justify your lack of ability yes i understand what you are saying and I have had it presented in a much more eloquent fashion by better than yourself through the years. Atleast they attempted a response, yours is limited to avoidance, dismisal and sarcasm. Your memory like your inabilty to reason correctly, is poor. The admiistrators at PBS DIRECTED US HERE, you invited no one, atleast not me I noticed no argument here from yourself. Are you afraid to give it a try As jaywill once pointed out, you fellas come here thinking to easily dismiss theism and its tenets and when you find out it is not so easily done, you resort to anger and insult Life lessons are good arent they Dawn Bertot -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given.
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Dawn Bertot Member (Idle past 112 days) Posts: 3571 Joined: |
It allows for Leprechauns too, doesn't it? Nobody is this simple. No it allows for a logical testable possibility of a designer. that all But that is all I need and it is proof enough of design, regardless of who that may be
Design does not make any testable and meaningful predictions, which is why it is not scientific. laws and order are the only test that design needs
The difference is that evolution is TESTABLE testable for what? that a tree works thusly. it is not testable to tell us anything about its origin, which is a logical conclusion of any position dealing with properties
Evolution would be falsified by a rabbit fossil in the Cambrian Evolution like design is not FALISIFIABLE, BECAUSE BOTH are testable to the only logical conclusions, both of which are demonstratable not provable. falsifiabilty is a contrived concept used in the exaimation of present and immediate properties. It does not affect the concept of design by an examination of the order of physical properties and the conclusions of those examinations while the immediate tents of evolution may be falsifiable, where it began and its initiaion source is not Dawn Bertot Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given.
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