[allmendream]

One cannot, in Science, assume that there is a ‘man behind the curtain’ pushing buttons and pulling levers. It is not the prerogative of science to assuage those of weak faith by saying “appears random”, neither is it the purview of those instructing a gambler that the dice or cards “appear random” but are under the control of God. Neither actually adds any usable information content to the subject being discussed, and would only serve to drive away those who do not accept the same religious beliefs as you.

There is a reason why science is science the world wide, but everywhere you go religion is different.

[Dutchboy88]

No there is not. The “science” in the case you describe is demanding that there be no reference to a creator. That Creator, conversely, demands that all references to His creation include the proper acknowledgement. Thus, if we acquiesce to your perspective, we are granting “science” the preeminent spot in the universe. That is, its preferences are permitted to set the agenda.

Now, granted, they will win, during this brief period of struggle. Nevertheless, to allow them to “win” by suppressing the proper discussion is not the same thing as saying that evolution is compatible with biblical Christianity.

[grey_whiskers]

Neither actually adds any usable information content to the subject being discussed, and would only serve to drive away those who do not accept the same religious beliefs as you.

Begging the question in the service of a truncated metaphysic.

Usable, by whom, for what?

Just because it adds no immediate pratical predictive value, nor gives the power to control, does not affect the truth value of a statement, in either direction.

Cheers!