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To: SampleMan
I would describe what I think about evolution and mutation, but you would likely just ignore it.

I'm curious to know myself. My impression, from what I've seen from you here and in the past, is that you basically ascribe to "theistic evolution" (i.e., the idea that evolution took place much as described by science, yet under the guiding hand of God). I sure could be wrong about that, so let's have it!

83 posted on 03/29/2006 7:39:50 PM PST by AntiGuv (™)
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To: AntiGuv
I'm curious to know myself. My impression, from what I've seen from you here and in the past, is that you basically ascribe to "theistic evolution" (i.e., the idea that evolution took place much as described by science, yet under the guiding hand of God). I sure could be wrong about that, so let's have it!

That pretty much sums it up. I believe in God, and believe that he doesn't go around creating fossils in order to fool people. I don't think God's hand will be revealed, because we're intended to have free will and that would throw a wrench in things.

My lack of atheism makes me unqualified to speak according to many. I don't accept that principle. My ideas on evolution are not tied to my faith, as science is God's tool, no need for magic. I'm learning more about ID simply because I keep getting accused of lying about being an ID backer. Can't say I've researched the theory enough yet though, but I'm reading more on it out of a new found curiosity.

My major gripe with evolution backers (other than myself)is that too many of them are simply dogmatic attack dogs. For example, I don't think that current scientific understanding of mutation in evolution is correct. In fact, this article opens up a possibility. But I'm not allowed to voice that opinion without being called a closet ID proponent, a troll, and worse.

If evolution is taken out of schools (its taught in Catholic School by the way) it will be because these cranks ruined its reputation.

87 posted on 03/29/2006 8:07:44 PM PST by SampleMan
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