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RAZD Member (Idle past 643 days) Posts: 20714 From: the other end of the sidewalk Joined:
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Hi bridgebuilder, and welcome to the fray.
This is a hoary old PRATT: quote:
Those that look to understand the universe through science, the scientific method, and objective evidence, can refer to mountains of objective evidence that shows the earth to be old. For an example of the evidence see Age Correlations and An Old Earth, Version 2 No 1. To think that this kind of evidence can just be swept away because of personal belief is not just ridiculous but delusional: If you disagree, then feel free to participate on the Age Correlations and An Old Earth, Version 2 No 1 thread.
People of a scientific disposition will not accept any hypothesis or theory that is not only unsupported by evidence but contradicted by evidence. The rejection of all theories and hypothesis that are invalidated is specifically why science is not dogmatic.
Demonstrating that you don't understand thermodynamics. This is another hoary old PRATT: quote: If you want to build bridges, then I suggest you start from a realistic position. Enjoy
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RAZD Member (Idle past 643 days) Posts: 20714 From: the other end of the sidewalk Joined:
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Hi bridgebuilder,
Curiously, it appears that you did not read my post with complete comprehension. An astute reader would know that I did not even imply you were a YEC, but was replying to your point:
This is how science works as opposed to religion. Now would you care to reply to the post (Message 21) rather than play games? Enjoy. by our ability to understand Rebel American Zen Deist ... to learn ... to think ... to live ... to laugh ... to share. • • • Join the effort to solve medical problems, AIDS/HIV, Cancer and more with Team EvC! (click) • • •
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RAZD Member (Idle past 643 days) Posts: 20714 From: the other end of the sidewalk Joined:
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Hi again bridgebuilder,
As others have pointed out, "evolutionist" is a term used by creationists to try to categorize non-creationists, with the implication that it is some kind of 'ism = a belief system. In fact there are many people who are non-creationists that are also theists of various types, people who accept\trust science as providing testable concepts of reality, and who accept\trust the results of science as providing the best explanation of the evidence.
Yet it has already happened. As others have pointed out, this is not true. Personally, I am a Deist, one who believes that what we see (objective evidence) and how we think it works (physical 'laws' theories, etc) is due to the universe having been created that way. Thus science is in harmony\consilience with my faith - science is how we better understand how the created universe works. You should also look at: (1) http://www.clergyletterproject.net/ quote: Religious leaders of may faiths have signed this letter. (2) http://www.asa3.org/ASA/resources/Wiens.html quote: Dr Wiens is a christian. (3) http://www.millerandlevine.com/km/evol/ Dr Ken Miller has already been mentioned -- he is a catholic (4) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Bakker Dr Robert Bakker is a paleontologist who was instrumental in molding latest theories about dinosaurs being warm blooded, and he is an Ecumenical Christian minister.
You will note that evolution does not date the age of the earth, that this information comes through geology, physics, and some other sciences. Using 'evolutionist' is thus misleading. The fact remains that creationism is in conflict with almost all branches of science in some way. Enjoy. by our ability to understand Rebel American Zen Deist ... to learn ... to think ... to live ... to laugh ... to share. • • • Join the effort to solve medical problems, AIDS/HIV, Cancer and more with Team EvC! (click) • • •
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RAZD Member (Idle past 643 days) Posts: 20714 From: the other end of the sidewalk Joined:
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Hi bridgebuilder,
Let me repeat this ... as you are new here, some posting tips: type [qs]quotes are easy[/qs] and it becomes:
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alternatively type [quote]quotes are easy[/quote] and it becomes: quote: also check out (help) links on any formatting questions when in the reply window. I generally use the latter format for quoting from a linked article and the former format for replies. For other formatting tips see Posting Tips If you use the message reply buttons (there's one at the bottom right of each message):
... your message is linked to the one you are replying to (adds clarity). You can also look at the way a post is formatted with the "peek" button next to it. Go to Proposed New Topics to post new topics. Enjoy. by our ability to understand Rebel American Zen Deist ... to learn ... to think ... to live ... to laugh ... to share. • • • Join the effort to solve medical problems, AIDS/HIV, Cancer and more with Team EvC! (click) • • •
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RAZD Member (Idle past 643 days) Posts: 20714 From: the other end of the sidewalk Joined: |
Hi Sid Williams, and welcome to the fray.
Please note that when other people start to insult you and call you names that you began it, and you opened with it being on the table. Of course the ad hominem and strawman arguments are old invalid logical forms, arguments that fools might use.
Curiously, I do not know of any atheists that make this claim -- perhaps you can substantiate your purported quote with a link to someone that did? Please note that I am not an atheist. Enjoy.
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