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To: general_re
They'll probably be a bit disappointed - Behe and Dembski seem to think that we need a formal method to spot design . . .

No, they won't be disappointed. They are welcome and encouraged to consider formal methods that might assist in distinguishing those cases where a conscious effort at design is involved, versus a more "hands off" approach. Both are valuable and both serve a purpose. The universe would either be a boring place or an infinitely tiresome place if everything manifested itself as a conscious effort on the part of the Designer.

163 posted on 02/07/2005 6:43:07 PM PST by Fester Chugabrew
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To: Fester Chugabrew
They are welcome and encouraged to consider formal methods that might assist in distinguishing those cases where a conscious effort at design is involved, versus a more "hands off" approach.

Neither Behe nor Dembski make any such distinction. How would you distinguish between a lazy, hands-off designer and no designer at all? Or do we simply assume design everywhere and then rationalize our assumption however we see fit?

175 posted on 02/07/2005 7:27:28 PM PST by general_re (How come so many of the VKs have been here six months or less?)
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