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To: js1138

> All Behe does is propose some structure as being
> irreducible, and when it is shown to be reducible, he
> backpedals. Not a strong position.
>
> It’s greatest weakness as a line of argument is that we
> now have the tools and technology to test it.

Does he still have any structures that he claims are “irreducible” that haven’t been shown not to be?

The blood clotting cascade is toast. What’s left?


168 posted on 01/21/2009 12:26:27 PM PST by cacoethes_resipisco
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To: cacoethes_resipisco

[[The blood clotting cascade is toast. What’s left?]]

actually it and other exampels are not toast- the ONLY thing- once again, that was demonstrated in response ot his claism was that YES, IC systems can contain reducible parts- BUT the IC parts can NOT be reduced-


172 posted on 01/21/2009 12:32:46 PM PST by CottShop (Scientific belief does not constitute scientific evidence, nor does it convey scientific knowledge)
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To: cacoethes_resipisco
Does he still have any structures that he claims are “irreducible” that haven’t been shown not to be?

Actually the blood clotting cascade is rattling around zombie-like at the Discovery Institute. They recently made some claims that could easily have been avoided by a literature search. Another necessary component that isn't.

174 posted on 01/21/2009 12:42:27 PM PST by js1138
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