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To: tacticalogic
The entire field of biology? That sounds pretty sweeping to me.

So let me get this straight - whenever somebody references the field of Biology - you think it is a sweeping gross generalization? You do understand that quote is from a hard-core Darwinist?

When I asked what evidence the author of the article presented in support of this statement, you replied that he provided a quote from a well-known evolutionist.

Yes, a quote from a Darwinist is considered evidence. I made no qualitative judgment.

You seem to take issue with my questioning the basis upon which this statement was made.

What "statement" are you talking about? One I neither made not support?

This is from the article, which is supposedly the topic of discussion.

Yes but you implied I said or defended this statement - which I do not - you are wrong.

Why not present quotes (supporting evidence) with your accusations?

738 posted on 09/29/2006 9:28:04 AM PDT by Last Visible Dog
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To: Last Visible Dog
So let me get this straight - whenever somebody references the field of Biology - you think it is a sweeping gross generalization? You do understand that quote is from a hard-core Darwinist?

No. I do however think this particular reference is. I could care less who it came from, I still think it's wrong.

Yes, a quote from a Darwinist is considered evidence. I made no qualitative judgment.

You did when you said that this is not connected to the conclusions of the author. It cannot simultaneously be held as evidence in support of his assertions and totally unconnected to them.

What "statement" are you talking about? One I neither made not support?

I've take issue with the following statement made by the author of the article- "The truth is Darwinism is not a scientific theory, but a materialistic creation myth masquerading as science. It is first and foremost a weapon against religion".

I've never claimed you made it. You've avoided endorsing or challenging it outright but you have consistently challenged both the questions and arguments I have in opposition to it, and my qualifications and right to do so. Is your problem with my opinion, or with my assuming the right to express it?

Yes but you implied I said or defended this statement - which I do not - you are wrong.

If you're not defending it, why are you attacking me for questioning it?

Why not present quotes (supporting evidence) with your accusations?

My "accusations" are that the author does not appear to have sufficient evidence to support his assertions, and the logical consequences of the conclusions. The "supporting evidence" for my argument is the absence of evidence in the article. What kind of "quotes" do you think I need to provide?

741 posted on 09/29/2006 10:15:46 AM PDT by tacticalogic ("Oh bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
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