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Author Topic:   Your reason for accepting evolution
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Message 9 of 111 (431502)
10-31-2007 3:58 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by Beretta
10-30-2007 10:54 AM


Beretta
Which one does the evidence better support?
From quantum mechanics the laws of nature support the physics... that support the chemistry... that supports the geology that is reflected by deep time as per fossils and plate tectonics... as well as, the biology that is underpinned by the concept of the non-random selection of randomly varying replicators which is evolution.
The cosmos also exhibit thrall to these explanations and show us far richer and more subtle beauty than any ancient mythos ever could hope to instill in our imaginations.
As my favorite scientist put it.
Nature uses only the longest threads to weave her patterns, so that each small piece of her fabric reveals the organization of the entire tapestry.
I am not sure what the ID equivalence to this is but I bet the evidence does not even exist for it much less be open to a separate interpretation.

"A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death."
Albert Einstein

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Message 84 of 111 (432515)
11-06-2007 1:01 PM
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11-06-2007 10:54 AM


Beretta
You need loads of increased information for evolution to produce something better or different.
You know,I hear this gem over and over. Can you explain to us just what change in information is required to effect an evolutionary process? Do you know what is required to ,say, change the length of a limb? And if that change can be easily implemented by a tiny tweak in the DNA then could you explain what would prevent that from happening?
Now if the change can occur and a limb can be shown to lengthen easily,do you think such a change could incur a significant advantage or disadvantage? Why or why not?

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