[b_sharp]

"What known physical laws would explain abiogenesis? And who said that creationists base their philosophy for living on magic? I presume you can support that second statement with some references.

My point was that if abiogenesis is shown to be correct, it will have to have followed the known physical constraints of the so-called physical laws.

Religion on the other hand worships a supernatural entity that not only breaks those laws but supposedly created them along with life, the earth and the universe. This supernatural entity seems to be using magic to do all this creating. The only cite I could possibly have for this magical world would be the Bible.

If I'm wrong about this supernatural being and his/her/its use of magic I'm sure you can and will straighten me out.

[metmom]

All God did to create the universe and everything in it was to speak. God using power natural to Himself is not magic. Magic is what men use in the form of spells and charms to manipulate nature for their own benefit and is expressly forbidden by God in the Bible.

Religion on the other hand worships a supernatural entity that not only breaks those laws but supposedly created them along with life, the earth and the universe.

What does it matter if God on occasion manipulates the natural order of things that He set up, from time to time? He has the perogative to do so whenever He pleases. And that is not called magic but miracles, which is not the same thing. Miracles are used to verify the existance and power of God to unbelieving people and, to the best of my knowledge, are almost always beneficial to people.