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Reply to Theobald’s Response to Part 1 of Critique

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In his response to my critique of “29 Evidences for Macroevolution,” Dr. Theobald accused me of devious tactics, widespread ignorance, and a host of intellectual sins. I have explained why these self-serving accusations are unfounded. It seems Dr. Theobald was more interested in fitting me with a stereotype, in portraying me as an unworthy critic, than in dealing fairly with what I was saying. His response includes personal attacks on me that do nothing to advance the discussion. They serve only as a cover for weak arguments.

698 posted on 12/17/2004 9:36:27 AM PST by Michael_Michaelangelo (The best theory is not ipso facto a good theory.)
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To: Michael_Michaelangelo
In his response to my critique of “29 Evidences for Macroevolution,” Dr. Theobald accused me of devious tactics, widespread ignorance, and a host of intellectual sins. I have explained why these self-serving accusations are unfounded. It seems Dr. Theobald was more interested in fitting me with a stereotype, in portraying me as an unworthy critic, than in dealing fairly with what I was saying. His response includes personal attacks on me that do nothing to advance the discussion. They serve only as a cover for weak arguments.

I guess what you have to do is read the arguments and decide for yourself whether Theobald's accusations are unfounded or not. Personally I found Theobald's reply convincing and restrained but you may not. If Ashby has indeed "stated why these self-serving accusations are unfounded" I guess he has replied to Theobald's response but I missed his reply.

700 posted on 12/17/2004 9:49:34 AM PST by Thatcherite (Conservative and Biblical Literalist are not synonymous)
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