[moog]

Yep, politics has confused the issue. As I've said before, I believe in creationism, but I've never had a problem with science. Too many people apply their opposition to evolution to encompass science in general.
That is unfortunate because we wouldn't have a whole heck of a lot without science. I actually believe that God inspires certain scientists to make new discoveries. I have never had any conflict whatsoever, even though I'm a strong Christian.

[PatrickHenry]

Too many people apply their opposition to evolution to encompass science in general.

They have to. Astronomy and geology are consistent with an earth that is billions of years old. Physics is consistent with the methods of radiometric dating for fossils and rock strata. Organic chemistry is consistent with the structure of DNA that supports common descent. It all fits together. To deny evolution is to deny all the evidence from all of science that supports the theory.

Creationists are not only anti science, but when you pin them down, many are openly anti-reason. This isn't good for conservatism.

[rootkidslim]

I don't share your beliefs but I respect your right to believe and worship as you choose. The irony is that I am an atheist who spends a lot his of time responding to unthinking attacks on Christians (and Christianity) from smug, condescending idiots who don't understand its value or depth. The Enlightenment represented the secularization of Judaeo-Christian moral values. Without the moral framework provided by the church, Western Civilization may be headed for trouble, but for me, that doesn't make religion true.