[saleman]

Real open-minded there. I'm at least willing to look at other opinions on creation. One thing I've never understood. What does it really matter? As an object of debate, maybe. But what point does the debate serve?Why are we here? How was the universe formed? The same "meaning of life" question. My answer: It just is. Simplistic as hell, I know. I'm a simple kind of guy. I've got bills to pay, job to get to, friends and family to love, places to go and things to do. This debate is not a debate at all. Just a bunch of people namecalling and preaching. So all you intellectual types keep it up. It seems like a huge waste of time and energy to me.

[ArGee]

What does it really matter?

If I understand correctly, Ann actually answered that question.

Many Christians have twisted the tenets of Christianity to do some terrible things. But the terrible things that atheism leads to are the logical result of the tenets of atheism.

If people are accidents, then what we do to them doesn't matter. Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.

Shalom.

[Stultis]

Why are we here? How was the universe formed? The same "meaning of life" question. My answer: It just is. Simplistic as hell, I know.

No need to apologize. It's a perfectly legitimate answer. In fact every single one of us takes exactly the same attitude toward any number of issues, even objectively important ones, that we don't have the time, need or interest to personally investigate and ponder. Everyone can't care about everything. It's neither productive nor desirable.

Our objection (that is of most FRevolutionists) is not to people having various answers and opinions, but to blatant lies and invidious misrepresentations made to the general public, and the intention to do so in curricula and textbooks as well.

We're going to continue to object to such, but you've no obligation to care or take interest.

[cliff630]

Does it really matter

Thanks. I'll drink to that.

It's comforting to know I'm not the
only one who feels that way.

[Varmint Al]

I agree completely with post #43. I am a conservative through and through, but I just don’t "believe" in the Creationism. I believe in evolution, but that doesn't make me a bleeding heart liberal. Beliefs are beliefs and should be exempt from debate. One doesn’t change beliefs with facts, one way or the other. BTW, Ann’s book is great. I have it on the coffee table for any liberal bold enough to visit this conservative household. Good Hunting... from Varmint Al