Posted on 06/27/2006 5:06:32 AM PDT by 7thson
Ann Coulter states in her book on page 201 -
Darwin’s theory of evolution says life on Earth began with single-celled life forms, which evolved into multicelled life forms, which over countless aeons evolved into higher life forms, including man, all as the result of the chance process of random mutation followed by natural selection, without guidance or assistance from any intelligent entity like God of the Department of Agriculture. Which is to say, evolution I the eminently plausible theory that the human eye, the complete works of Shakespeare, and Ronal Reagan (among other things) all came into existence purely be accident.
On page 202, she states The “theory” of evolution is:
1. Random mutation of desirable attributes (highly implausible)
2. Natural selection weeding out the “less fit” animals (pointless tautology)
3. Leading to the creation of new species (no evidence after 150 years of looking)
My question – is she correct in her statements? Is that Darwin’s theory?
On the ligher side, check out the first paragraph on page 212. LOL Funny!
" By what process, exactly? "
I state it as a belief, not as a naturalist view which can be verified.
But then again, your views are based on belief, since the fossil record changes can't be duplicated and observed in a controlled environment as real science would be performed.
P.S. Are you now going to call me a liar for stating my belief/opinion?
Where in my post did I use the term "belief"? You writing skills need to be improved. I find it sad that a person with a college degree demonstrates such.
Gads, I have to say your in the same boat. You too should ask for your money back. I thought Radio Astronomers were Intellectuals, who you obviously infer you are. Are not Intellectuals suppose to have compassion on the weak of mind, which you imply I am. I don't buy that your a radio astronomer. Your just some weak minded nerd trying to socially fit in.
Again, where did I use the term "weak of mind"? I was just commenting on you obvious lack of not only writing ability, but you general lack of science knowledge as well.
Hey - You were the one who claimed to be a scientist. Remember?
You need to go back to your school and demand your money back and then go home and beat the heck out of both your parents for raising you to be such a non-compassionate nerd.
Compassion I have. All you needed to say was "I don't understand, will you please help me". I would have fallen all over myself to help you, even if it took hundreds of posts.
FYI, in your above post, "your" should be "you're" - just one example.
John Paul II was mentioned to demonstrate that you don't have to be an atheist to accept the Theory of Evolution. It has nothing to do with the Catholic doctrine of papal infallibility, whether or not one is Catholic, or whether or not the Pope is without sin (which has nothing to do with infallibility, btw).
Their no way hes got a sceince degree from a reputable university.
... "weigh"
Your link illustrates my point. Their words are "origins and early evolution," separating the concepts.
Cool beans. I would love to visit that place. :-)
It's a state park about 60 miles south of Fort Worth.
Another good place for footprints is the Skyline Drive above Canon City Colorado. The prints are exposed from below. (This one's free.) There are more prints in the Eastern Colorado Plains but I've never seen them.
Dude! (Or dudette)
I have never seen anyone dig a hole faster than you did.
My advice is when you are in a hole - stop digging.
Been to some of those. :-)
"Welcome to the Eugene Ionesco Theater Festival" placemarker
Carbon dating tops out at about 50,000 years. There has never been a carbon date of 400,000. An immeasurably old date might be shown as >50,000 or some such, but never something like 400,000.
The more you post the more errors we see. Its not engendering confidence in your accuracy.
At this point, I think the only useful advice to give Russ is "learn to speak Chinese".
Getting popcorn ... Thank you so much for the ping!
That's good advice but requires a recipient smart enough to know he's in a hole.
What? You think the overall idea of evolution is limited to changes in living organisms? Evolution covers everything from the big bang to man.
The ToE was the seed to a larger movement. The Big Bang is the beginning. Astronomers discuss Galactic and stellar evolution constantly. Stellar evolution leads us the creation of heavy metals and planetary evolution, which leads to biological evolution. It's all one big continuum. The fact that it wasn't part of Darwin's original idea is completely irrelevant.
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