One of the things I like to do with ideas (and their proponents) is to take them to their logical ends. Often I find the purists back away from their position when faced with the full extrapolation of the concept.
Here's my train of thought on ID:
It seems pretty clear to me that mutation does take place. We've all seen pictures of two headed turtles, etc. Is this the method by which the designer makes changes?
If so, these mutations should not be random - that would be evolution. They must be deliberate.
If that's the case, then it seems all birth defects should also fall under this designers control. Who are we to try and "correct" these deliberate choices?
Doesn't ID dictate that a child with a liver disease was put here on purpose by the great designer? Same with a malfunctioning heart valve, etc?
Are you sure that this is the theory you want to teach in churches let alone schools?
This message has been edited by Nuggin, 08-09-2005 07:55 PM