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Author Topic:   The evidence for design and a designer - AS OF 10/27, SUMMARY MESSAGES ONLY
Dawn Bertot
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Message 220 of 648 (587548)
10-19-2010 12:33 PM
Reply to: Message 218 by Taq
10-19-2010 11:49 AM


Experiments are necessary in science. Where are the experiments?
And as I have explained to which you pay no attention. Your expeiments are good for nothin as concerns the existence of matter.
My experiment, the only one that nature, reality will allow, explains the proposition of design. it sets it out, the conclusion of which there is no refutation
You need a method of measurement in order to detect order and eternal matter. This is the same for anything in reality. So what is this method of measurement? What is the experimental set up to detect order and eternal matter? What results would exclude something from being ordered or eternal?
Order and eternal matter are two different things. What you meant is design and eternal matter. Order is easily recognizable and it sets out a logical and valid demonstration for design.
Its the only test there is and the only one needed.
For example, many people pointed to logic in order to conclude that the Sun moved about the Earth.
The problem here is that the proposition of existence, will only be resolved by death or a discovery of how matter is eternal. Even then, it will not determine that the eternal matter is not a part of an eternal God that created that way.
For now design fits all the bills. Experiments are NOT possible or necessary past this proposition, because none will ever be put forward to contovert it
All logical propositions have consequences. Those consequences are what we test for in science. For example, the logical consequence of mass warping spacetime is bent starlight. This allowed scientists to test for this warping during a solar eclipse and thus test the General Theory of Relativity. So what testable consequences does Design have?
Tag its easy to elaborate on specifics within a system. the proposition for existence itself is not as complicated, because we know for a fact, that it cannot go beyond the only 2 possibilites. if you wish to detrmine there is no validy fr design then you you need to demonstrate the etrnality of matter
Order is the test for the probability of design, its needs no other. Its evidence of its self. You aprroval of its tenets and logical conclusion are not necessary
The consequences of the logical proposition of order for design, is the consistent, logical law abiding properties to produce useful functions. Until such a time it can be demonstated that these things are a product of an eternal self-sustaing process.
How will or do you test for that in your precious science. Let me see it set out in logical form
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 222 of 648 (587551)
10-19-2010 12:52 PM
Reply to: Message 216 by ringo
10-19-2010 11:06 AM


Logic can not dictate an outcome. Logic has to be tested against reality. You can propose any old logical nonsense but unless the premises are true, the conclusion is worthless. You can show logically how many legs a unicorn must have but until you actually observe a unicorn, the conclusion tells you nothing.
Logic can dictate an outcome. your not paying attention. watch. Logic pitted against existence itself, dictates that there are only 2 POSSIBLE explanations or possibilitesfor the existence of things.
No more information can be added to this proposition, nothing can or will be added to it to change its conclusion. Discoveries will only enhance either.
Again. Logic dictates given the above premise that order is present. The proposition of order, is dictated by both logic and physical properties.
Hence design is an easy and identifiable conclusion to such a proposition, until such time science controverts its tenets
But now watch. What tests will science conduct to test for the etrnality of matter. Such a test is not possible, even in the imagination.
Therefore design like the posit of matter eternal, are the only logical possibilities and will ever be
My TEST ends up being the same one as yours, only logic against reality
That is unless you can provide me a scientific test for matter eternal, orare just still contemplating Sharon Stone, like the rest of guys. No Im just kidding of course
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 224 of 648 (587554)
10-19-2010 1:10 PM
Reply to: Message 213 by hooah212002
10-19-2010 9:22 AM


Then all you have been championing for falls flat on it's face. You see, we can witness life being created with NO need for any designer. That is the logical conclusion (since you don't want to test for the design).
Wow you really dont get this, do you?. "No need for a designer" is something you assume, not something you can demonstrate in a logical format. To detrmine there is no designer,you need to remove obvious order, otherwise all youve done is assumed his non-existence
Or all you need to do is show me the test that tests for matter eternal.
Dont you see that your assuming the nonexistence of something, but allow your conclusions, of matter eternal as being positive, based on the self same reality and physical properties
Your assuming what you want me to demonstrate using the same material, matter and existence. Why do you get to assume that matter is eternal, but Im required to produce a test for design, other than oder?
So order does not demonstrate design?
But evolution demonstrates the etrnality of matter?
Strange logic you have there son
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 230 of 648 (587593)
10-19-2010 5:11 PM
Reply to: Message 223 by jar
10-19-2010 1:05 PM


Re: The third possibility
And you will not address the evidence for a designer (a key point if there is design) or show why the designer, even if true, is relevant or of any significance.
To claim that there is evidence for some designer you must do more than show that your idea is not excluded. If you wish to see design taught you MUST present evidence that explains what is seen better than any other explanation.
I have done this to many times to mention now
The simplicity in your above statement is simply beyond belief. Anyone holding a position concerning physical matters and thier explanation, is forced to a logical conclusion of thier/its initiation source
tinkering with immediate and observable materials such as evolution does, does not provide any answer, the same of which is required of the design principle.
what test does science do to allow us to know matter is eternal.
Now take it slow, simpleton
If order is not evidence of design
Then evo is not evidence of eternal matter, For, now pay attention,
if design is required to demonstrate design more than order, why is evolution not required to demonstrate the
idea that evo "seems to arise in and of itself". As you fellas suggest
Now pay even closer attention.
You cant just assume that the processes arise of itself, without demonstrating it. If Im required to demonstrate design more than order, then you obligation is to do what you claim for me
Again, order in specific detail, consistent and sustained, with observable principles, is design. all you need to do is simply show that it is not order.
if you argree that it is order, then I am not required or obligated to do anymore or less than what is required of your position
Logic and observation demoands that you provide the same rules, you require of me.
So, is there a test to demonstrate the eternality of matter. Because this is what you would need to demonstrate your position true and mine false
have fun
You fellas really dont know how to reason correctly do you?
dawn bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 231 of 648 (587594)
10-19-2010 5:23 PM
Reply to: Message 225 by hooah212002
10-19-2010 1:21 PM


You seem to be the only one saying anything about "eternal matter".
You really dont understand anything about logical rational thought processes do you?
You and others have suggested many times that these things happen on thier own, with no ID. If that is the case you are asserting a proposition, the likes of which, now pay close attention, says you are prepared to defend that assertion.
If that assertion is true where is your evidence, the same type that you require of me.
now pay even closer attention. If your evidence for that assertion is, because you see it happening, that is observation, the same as the OBSERVATION od ORDER is for mine.
Now, would you like to tie yours into the same type of evidence you require of my position
So if order is not evidence of design, then neither is it true that these things SEEM TO HAPPEN ON THIER OWN
Now tell me which one is valid or which one is incorrect?
Have fun
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 246 of 648 (587648)
10-19-2010 11:42 PM
Reply to: Message 233 by hooah212002
10-19-2010 5:38 PM


So, you are saying NO order happens on it's own and your designer has it's hands in every little aspect of everything? The droplet of water I mentioned: your designer did that too?
This is an idiotic comment and not worthy of attention
I fear you are projecting your own inadequacies onto others, my dear boy.
funny, I still dont have a test postulated for the eternality of matter. Think that will be coming anytime soon?
Go back and read what I posted. Take a gander at the circle of life. All natural and can be explained without the need for any designer. Look at a walnut seed. We can watch it from seed to sapling to tree. That is order, is it not? Was your designer there to make it grow? IF so, how do you know that? How can you prove it?
No moron you cannot explain how the things of existence are here to begin with. Show me your scientific test that proves what. I dont need to go back and read what you restated in weaker fashion
Are you really asking for evidence that things happen naturally? Have you ever taken a nature hike? Have you ever looked at nature? WHERE IS YOUR DESIGNER????? NATURE happens naturally. The life we see EVERY DAY happens naturally: no mythical creatures necessary.
Wow, it would be a real pleasure to have someone as simple as yourself in a in person public debate, it would be alot of fun. You cant even understand what i am asking for
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 248 of 648 (587651)
10-20-2010 1:46 AM
Reply to: Message 243 by ringo
10-19-2010 7:13 PM


Re: The Biblical Designer Did The Whole Enchilada
You need to show why your conclusion is better.
this is comical. better than what? you have nothing except experiments with immediate material, the conclusion of which is nothing
Can your precious science please give me a test that measures where the things came from to accomplish evolution
Hooah, tells me to take a walk in the wood. Whats your test?
dawn bertot
Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given.

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 249 of 648 (587652)
10-20-2010 1:50 AM
Reply to: Message 229 by ringo
10-19-2010 1:47 PM


Try to keep up. Nobody cares about the "eternality of matter". Science only concerns itself with the matter that exists today and that existed in the observable past.
Of course you dont, because if you are asked to answer a natural conclusion of your position, gets thrown in the same mix with everybody else. And oh heavens we cant have that
Ringo, any theory dealing with physical realities has to concern itself with it origination point and its mechanism of origination
Mine is obvious order and obvious design as a result of that order. WHAT IS YOURS?
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 250 of 648 (587653)
10-20-2010 1:55 AM
Reply to: Message 232 by jar
10-19-2010 5:24 PM


Re: The third possibility
No one but you has ever even mentioned "the eternality of matter" whatever that even means.
Its a natural conclusion of your position, genius. Its something that needs to be addressed.
If I am required to show proof of my design, which is obvious order, what is your conclusion of your studies and how in this world do you demonstrate it. Would your claim be matter eternal or what? What would your choice be
avoiding this very valid point wont help you
Oh yeah before I forget, are you going to explain in detail the other possibilites outside the two, Im still waiting
Dawn Bertot
Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given.

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 251 of 648 (587654)
10-20-2010 2:09 AM
Reply to: Message 233 by hooah212002
10-19-2010 5:38 PM


All natural and can be explained without the need for any designer. Look at a walnut seed. We can watch it from seed to sapling to tree.
Is that all ntural cereal or what?
Where did the material that made it a seed come from and then beyond that
Its not a matter of NEED for a designer ,it is a matter of what the evidence will allow and it strongly points to a design by a designer
Are you really asking for evidence that things happen naturally? Have you ever taken a nature hike? Have you ever looked at nature? WHERE IS YOUR DESIGNER????? NATURE happens naturally. The life we see EVERY DAY happens naturally: no mythical creatures necessary.
So after all your bolstering and bluster about experiments, your recommendation is a walk in the park?
How will my observations in the park tell what happened before Time zero, is there just more time to infinity, or did it just pop into existence.
I need a test
Dawn Bertot
But more importantly, what test do you have for that. A stroll in the universe, perhaps

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 253 of 648 (587657)
10-20-2010 2:19 AM
Reply to: Message 234 by Taq
10-19-2010 5:39 PM


We can evidence the unintelligent mechanisms that result in the final product. That is how. We can design experiments whereby these forces are demonstrated.
But you cannot tell me how, when and where the unintelligent mechanism got thier start
Obvious order and law is what I use to determine an origination point of those unintelligent mechanisms
If yours is not, can you demonstrate matter eternal, OR HECK ANYTHING ETERNAL
You need to follow the same rules you set out for me, OK?
what is your test to determine why anything is here or where it came from
Dawn Bertot
Edited by Admin, : Fix quote.

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 255 of 648 (587660)
10-20-2010 2:31 AM
Reply to: Message 252 by ringo
10-20-2010 2:16 AM


Knowing where matter came from doesn't help us understand how evolution works, so it may be interesting but it isn't particularly relevant.
Who cares how evolution works, but answering questions about change (Evo), will lead eventually to its natural conclusion
Do you see how easy it is to set you fellas on the run
So you are saying, understanding design will help you understand how order works, BUT
understanding where matter came from wont help you understand evolution.. Your kidding right?
Please tell me you are kidding
Ringo, try and stay focused. Its not a matter of INTERESTING, its a matter of logical deduction.
If I am required to show how order mplies design, the certainly you would need to show that evo does not have a designer
You can do this simply by doing a great scientific test, the kind that you brag about, to determine matters origination source
You need to require of yourself, what you say I must demonstrate
if knowing the initiation source of design is irrelevant, by any test, then showing how order leads to design is not necessary either
Dawn Bertot
Edited by Dawn Bertot, : No reason given.

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 256 of 648 (587661)
10-20-2010 2:41 AM
Reply to: Message 254 by ringo
10-20-2010 2:21 AM


A physical reality like a car can be "dealt with" without knowing anything about the smelting of iron or the mining of iron or the geology of iron formations or the origin of iron atoms.
Wow this is funny. Ringo, you are rquiring me to show how design is demonstrated by order and then you turn right around and say its not necessary for you t show evos origination source because it doesnt matter
Ringo that is completely stupid
Ringo if it doesnt matter, then order is enough to demonstrate design, because just like you observe evolution and its origin doesnt matter, I observe order without knowing its origination
so does design matter to order or not? According to your reasoning it does not. It is evidence of itself, even by your admission and illustrations
Geeesss
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 259 of 648 (587664)
10-20-2010 2:56 AM
Reply to: Message 236 by onifre
10-19-2010 6:20 PM


Re: Logical Fallacy
So when asked for evidence of design, you say "order." And when asked for your definition of order, you describe design. That is textbook circular reasoning, and a clear logical fallacy.
However, if you see the actual definition of order: " a regular or harmonious arrangement" - nothing in that suggests design or designer. Nature arranges regularly and harmoniously, without purpose.
So you have confused and mixed up both words to describe the same thing. Of course it makes logical sense to you that order is evidence for design, in your mind they are the same thing.
I think you need to fix that before anymore debating can be done.
Your kidding right, please tell me you are kidding.
Oni, order is evidence of order. order is obvious, it is demonstratable, visible and measurable.
before one even implies that order does not imply design, he first needs to remove that order exists to begin with, which is impossible. You fellas are jumping the gun
Since order implies order and demonstrates it through natural order,it more than establishes design without even going any further, from a logical proposition.
a persons approval is not necessary for this to be valid
Your disortation about my usage of words is irrelevant to this proposition alone
Its not circular reasoning where this definition of order can be observed in physical properties
Design is a valid conclusion of not only a word but its application to the natural world
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Joined: 11-23-2007


Message 260 of 648 (587665)
10-20-2010 3:06 AM
Reply to: Message 258 by ringo
10-20-2010 2:56 AM


I'm not requiring you to show anything about origins. I'm requiring you to show exactly what science has already shown - how it works. We know quite a bit about how evolution works but you haven't even provided a clue about how your "designer" works. You haven't even demonstrated a workable method for detecting design.
Wow,you really dont understand do you?
Ringo pay attention, YOU MIXING UP TERMS. Evolution is NOT a conclusion of a physical property, DESIGN IS.
Evolution is a mechanism to explain immediate and visible properties, the conclusion of which is its orgination point, ie matter eternal or design
Order is a mechanism like evo I observe, it is not the conclusion, design is
Ringo science hasnt shown anything about origins and thats what we are after, not how evolution works, who cares how it works, it has nothing to give me about origins
Show me how science has demonstrated its origin, or its origination point, then i will be impressed
Mine is design, yours is _________________________, fill in the blank
Dawn Bertot

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