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To: gore3000
If he did then it was certainly not Darwinian evolution. If God did it then life and the species were intelligently designed.

A scientific theory should not be called upon to prove or disprove the existence of God. Evolutionists, like most scientists, are uncomfortable taking a scientific theory and applying it to theology.

The best science can, and should, do is explain how the universe started (big bang etc.) and how we got to where we are today as a species (evolution). The question of WHY this happened and WHO, if anyone, was behind it is a question best left to priests and rabbis. The Bible is not a physics or biology textbook.

30 posted on 10/07/2003 7:35:54 AM PDT by Modernman ("Oh, you all talk big but who here has the guts to stop me!" -Mr. Burns)
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To: Modernman
The Bible is not a physics or biology textbook.

Yes. But you will soon be exposed to the views of those who think otherwise. Brace yourself.

31 posted on 10/07/2003 7:39:03 AM PDT by PatrickHenry (A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. Or try "Virtual Ignore.")
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To: Modernman
Evolutionists, like most scientists, are uncomfortable taking a scientific theory and applying it to theology.

Gimme a break. Look in this thread, most evolutionists are atheists. Look at the promoters of evolution - Darwin, Haeckel, Huxley, Dawkins, Eldredge, Gould - all atheists. Look at the Descent of Man - specifically denying that man was made in God's image. No, the evolutionists are neither scientists nor shy about spouting atheist attacks on religion.

120 posted on 10/07/2003 7:10:32 PM PDT by gore3000 ("To say dogs, mice, and humans are all products of slime plus time is a mystery religion.")
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To: Modernman
The best science can, and should, do is explain how the universe started (big bang etc.) and how we got to where we are today as a species (evolution). The question of WHY this happened and WHO, if anyone, was behind it is a question best left to priests and rabbis. The Bible is not a physics or biology textbook.

So are you saying that whether or not God (or gods) exist is not a scientific question? Do you consider the ‘supernatural’ to be beyond the realm of science? Please understand, I am not being critical; I am curious. If God exists, is it not likely that there would be some scientific evidence for that existence? Some who claim to support the scientific method seem to reject the existence of the ‘supernatural’ as a matter of faith – certainly an unscientific view. If God exists and acts, or has acted, in this world than that action should be detectable by the scientific method. Or am I missing something?

Again, I am not being critical, I had a fair exposure in both high school, and collage, to biology, and while it has been a while I think I am relatively well versed in what is called the scientific method. I am curious how science would deal with the existence of God, if it were true.

354 posted on 10/08/2003 8:43:18 PM PDT by Friend of thunder (No sane person wants war, but oppressors want oppression.)
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