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To: Junior
Scientists don't bash creationists; we do. And, science is actually out there working on gathering evidence. As pointed out by my earlier posts creation "scientists" don't actually do any real scientific work. Their research is based solely upon perusing evolution literature looking for quotes to pull out of context.

So, Junior, I know you're a bright guy. Why is your problem with Creationism not separable from Darwinism as science? The question really is why would anything the Creationists say bother you if this is about science? The physicists (i.e. most physicists) don't get upset when anyone, Creationists included, questions their work. They just do the science in accord with the standards of science and let it speak for itself, more-or-less. That garners my respect. And would you agree that this a fair question?

If it's a matter of hating lies, then we are of like mind. But why then don't you equally go after the liars on your side of the debate? If it's a matter of hidden agendas, well, everyone's got an agenda, hidden or otherwise. It's called being human. But the beauty of science is that facts can (usually) be separated from agendas.

257 posted on 05/01/2003 7:03:22 AM PDT by Phaedrus
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To: Phaedrus
The question really is why would anything the Creationists say bother you if this is about science?

Because the creationists are trying to force their pseudo-science to be taught in schools; the United States has a bad-enough track record in the sciences as it is without this.

266 posted on 05/01/2003 7:46:11 AM PDT by Junior (Computers make very fast, very accurate mistakes.)
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To: Phaedrus
But why then don't you equally go after the liars on your side of the debate?

Which liars would that be? As far as I can tell, the evo side of the debate brings evidence to the table and backs up everything presented. The creationists bring misquotes (even after they've been pointed out) and carping, but nothing substantial. Their argument boils down to "I can't understand how it happened, so it couldn't have happened" which is not in any way scientific.

272 posted on 05/01/2003 8:09:25 AM PDT by Junior (Computers make very fast, very accurate mistakes.)
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