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To: LibraryofBabel

I am pointing out that to be scientific does NOT necessarily mean you start with eliminating some possibilities.

When Newton studied science, he believed he was studying God's universe (granted -- that IS a bias).

But if God did create the universe, not allowing that as a possibilty is automatically eliminating the truth.

That's what the analogy is stating. If you eliminate the idea of a composer so you can perform a study on purely scientific merits, you will not come up with the right answer.


15 posted on 12/30/2005 3:06:45 PM PST by ThomasNast
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To: ThomasNast
But if God did create the universe, not allowing that as a possibilty is automatically eliminating the truth.

Which "God", and why should any divine agents be assumed from the beginning?
17 posted on 12/30/2005 3:11:25 PM PST by Dimensio (http://angryflower.com/bobsqu.gif <-- required reading before you use your next apostrophe!)
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To: ThomasNast

Yes, eliminating possible alternative explanations beforehand is wrong.

That's why I know you'll agree with me that the "MARTIANS-ACTUALLY-CREATED-US" theory must be taught as well, along with Evolution and Intelligent Design.

After all, there's no way to disprove it, so it's just as valid as well, right?


21 posted on 12/30/2005 3:19:15 PM PST by canuck_conservative
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