Why debate?

Evolutionist, why do you enjoy debating creationists?

There is a certain intellectual stimulation to discussing any topic. I doubt, however, that this little piece of the electronic world will have any influence on the larger world.I also expect to learn something about the Bible, Christianity, and religion in general, and also about aspects of science.Moose------------------
BS degree, geology, '83
Professor, geology, Whatsamatta U
Old Earth evolution - Yes
Godly creation - Maybe

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Originally posted by redstang281:
Evolutionist, why do you enjoy debating creationists?

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It's a bit like some horror movies, which people view for entertainment - I find the creationists' posts invariably both (a) funny and (b) scary. That's why I like debating them...it's entertaining.Oh, plus, very, very occasionally, you can get one to actually do some research, maybe read a book, and LEARN something about the scientific theory he dismisses, invariably based on virtually no knowledge of it.

"It's a bit like some horror movies, which people view for entertainment - I find the creationists' posts invariably both (a) funny and (b) scary. That's why I like debating them...it's entertaining.Oh, plus, very, very occasionally, you can get one to actually do some research, maybe read a book, and LEARN something about the scientific theory he dismisses, invariably based on virtually no knowledge of it."
--I could say the same thing for evolutionist, but unfortunatelly my assertion would simply mean nothing to you as yours seems to mean nothing to myself.------------------

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Originally posted by TrueCreation:
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For the Grammar.......

"For the Grammar......."
--And? My grammer what?------------------

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Originally posted by TrueCreation:
My grammer what?

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Is pretty poor actually....I meant the comment as a joke, if your grammar really bothered me I would have let you know long before now....

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[This message has been edited by joz, 02-08-2002]

yeah debating is fun, wow im agreeing with an evolutionist. look out!!!! here comes the apocalypse. :-)------------------
"Overspecialize and you breed in weakness" -"Major" Motoko Kusanagi

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Originally posted by TrueCreation:
--I could say the same thing for evolutionist, but unfortunatelly my assertion would simply mean nothing to you as yours seems to mean nothing to myself.

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And if you DID say it about evolutionists, your comment would be nonsensical, since evolutionists are familiar with creationism, its arguments, and its propositions. Creationists are not familiar with evolution. They invariably know virtually nothing about it.

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Originally posted by redstang281:
Evolutionist, why do you enjoy debating creationists?

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Creationist, why do you enjoy debating evolutionists?

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Originally posted by minnemooseus:
There is a certain intellectual stimulation to discussing any topic. I doubt, however, that this little piece of the electronic world will have any influence on the larger world.

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I also expect to learn something about the Bible, Christianity, and religion in general, and also about aspects of science.

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The Bible interests you?

[b] [QUOTE] Oh, plus, very, very occasionally, you can get one to actually do some research, maybe read a book, and LEARN something about the scientific theory he dismisses, invariably based on virtually no knowledge of it.
[/b][/QUOTE]Are you under the impression that any creationist position is based on lack of knowledge?

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Originally posted by toff:
And if you DID say it about evolutionists, your comment would be nonsensical, since evolutionists are familiar with creationism, its arguments, and its propositions. Creationists are not familiar with evolution. They invariably know virtually nothing about it.

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I think I speak for a lot of us here when I say I disagree with that. I have researched both sides in my own free time. I'm not sure a person can get through college, high school, junior high, or even grade school without learning about evolution. However, it is intirely possible for someone to go through life without studying the creationist side. I think it is absolutely safe to say there are more evolutionist that haven't heard the creationist side than their are creationist that haven't heard the evolutionist side.

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Originally posted by Peter:
Creationist, why do you enjoy debating evolutionists?

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I really don't enjoy debates. I only come here in the hope that I can show people there's not just one side. I'd like to make a difference.

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Originally posted by redstang281:
I really don't enjoy debates. I only come here in the hope that I can show people there's not just one side. I'd like to make a difference.

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The you've answered your own question.