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Quetzal
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Message 42 of 63 (181361)
01-28-2005 11:59 AM
Reply to: Message 41 by PecosGeorge
01-28-2005 11:44 AM


Okay, I think we can move on. Pecos has been clear that he will accept evolution after abiogenesis is proven in the lab.
Are there any other creationists that would like to provide their particular view on what evidence you require before accepting evolution? Anyone?

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Quetzal
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Message 45 of 63 (181377)
01-28-2005 1:40 PM
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01-28-2005 1:02 PM


I must not be making myself clear.
Apparently not. Starting from the assumption that abiogenesis and evolution are two distinct concepts, and that "evolution" is outlined and explained by the neo-Darwinian synthesis, and that it is defined as:
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In a broad sense, the origin of entities possessing different states of one or more characteristics, and changes in their proportions over time. Organic evolution, or biological evolution, is a change over time of the proportions of individual organisms differing genetically in one or more traits. Such changes transpire by the origin and subsequent alteration of the frequencies of genotypes from generation to generation within populations, by the alterations of the proportions of genetically differentiated populations of a species, or by changes in the numbers of species with different characteristics, thereby altering the frequency of one or more traits within a higher taxon. (Futuyma, DJ, 1998, Evolutionary Biology, 3d Edition, Sinauer Associates, glossary pg 766). Emphasis in original.
Do you or do you not accept evolution? If the answer is yes, then what the hell are you arguing with everyone about?

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