Biology textbook hearings prompt science disputes [Texas]

Knight Ridder Newspapers ^ | 08 July 2003 | MATT FRAZIER

[js1138]

I have also seen surveys done in some of the mainline churches that reveal that the majority of people who attend the Episcopal, Presb. USA, United Methodist and other churches do not believe that the bible is the Word of God and support and endorse every single depraved liberal cause that comes down the pike. Big Red Flag here.

Churches like these are empty shells that allow cultural norms to replace absolute scriptural truth.

This post is superfluous. We already knew you were the only true Christian. Besides, you already declared that church attendence was not an indicator of faith. But that comment is also superfluous, because the Bible itself tells us that blowhards who tout their religiosity in public are just tin drums.

[f.Christian]

the Bible itself tells us that blowhards who tout their religiosity in public are just tin drums.

IDEOLOGY --- the same thing !

[js1138]

Your thread is still here! Congratulations!!

All that mental good news from the "special" teams side has given this thread longevity.

[f.Christian]

What esoteric evo crap are you selling ... giving away --- today !

[<1/1,000,000th%]

LOL!! There's a subtle use of language!

[PatrickHenry]

Your thread is still here! Congratulations!!

Congratulations? For what? As I survey this sorry sea of spam, drivel, and maniacal raving, I can't feel proud that I brought this mess into existence.

However, as such threads seem to be a magnet for lunatics, then perhaps some good has been accomplished. While the demented ones are here, posting their ravings, they're not out in the world causing actual havoc. So in the sense that this thread serves the same purpose as midnight basketball, then yes, congratulations may be in order.

[Right Wing Professor]

Should they be forced to pay taxes to have beliefs diametrically opposed to their own taught? Were the opposite thing taught, do you think you should be taxed to fund it?

I pay taxes to fund courses in Women's Studies. Ultralibs pay taxes to fund defense. The childless, even those who hate children, pay for children's education. It's part of the social contract that we all end up paying some things we don't like, for the common good.

[exmarine]

This post is superfluous. We already knew you were the only true Christian. Besides, you already declared that church attendence was not an indicator of faith. But that comment is also superfluous, because the Bible itself tells us that blowhards who tout their religiosity in public are just tin drums.

The post wasn't directed at you - radioastronomer said it was opinion so I posted the PRIMA FACIE evidence for my claim which GLARINGLY shows it is not my opinion - mainline churches bear little resemblence to the historic Christian faith. I am not touting my own righteousness, but exposing false churches. God will judge their immortal souls, I can only judge their ungodly and decidedly anti-Christian behavior. I think you need to do an exegetical study on your "judge not" interpretation. The bible says evil should be exposed to the light. Now, if you want to get into bible verses, we can do that, but somehow I don't think you are prepared.

[<1/1,000,000th%]

LOL!! I counted 12 or 13 interesting posts.

[VadeRetro]

I suppose only one man was fatherless.

I think quite a number of creos are the result of "virgin birth syndrome," which is for some reason abbreviated as "SOB."

[balrog666]

Well, you are half right in that you got democracy = "mob rule" correct.

That's better than you have been doing.

[f.Christian]

technocracy = "expert rule"(( freaks of science )) is better !

[js1138]

LOL!! I counted 12 or 13 interesting posts.

You've been through 'em all?

[CobaltBlue]

>In the practical world, ethics is bounded by results. We observe that people's behavior is shaped by consequenses, and we attempt to structure consequenses that will bring about acceptable behavior. <<

Reasoning backwards. What's that called?

What you're talking about isn't, strictly speaking, ethics.

Ethics comes from compassion for others and self-love.

I recognize that ethics are taught in the context of what will happen to you if you transgress, e.g., but as a lawyer I can stick to the ethical guidelines established by the state bar association and still be a real snake.

[Stultis]

Is this another "Darwin wasn't a scientist" lie by gore?

Oh, yes. It's apparently a "fact" as far as gore3000 is concerned that Darwin wasn't a scientist. Never mind -- just to cover matters preceeding publication of his work on evolution -- that he was widely praised for his collections during the Beagle expedition, was elected to the Geological Society of London (for his work on coral reef formation and South American geology), was elected to the Royal Society of London, and won the Royal Medal (the Society's third highest award) for his series of monographs on barnacles (which remained a key and standard reference for over a hundred years).

BTW, you have a link handy to that bibliography?

[Right Wing Professor]

Polaris...last star in the little dipper...last time I checked, and every prediction that I've seen says the relationship within that group of stars is ordered, as in "ordered universe".

(Since RA is busy right now) The 'little dipper' and other constellations are results of an attempt by humans to find a pattern in a more-or-less random arrangement of the visible stars. Other cultures have entirely different sets of constellations. So much for your order

[js1138]

It popped up in google search. I try to find it later.

[MitchellC]

It's part of the social contract that we all end up paying some things we don't like, for the common good.

Obviously we can agree that some of the things we pay for are not actually for the common good, else why would you be on this forum? Is it for the common good to teach children an entirely statist vision, which is what implying 'might makes right' does?

[PatrickHenry]

The 'little dipper' and other constellations are results of an attempt by humans to find a pattern in a more-or-less random arrangement ...

Now you tell me! All my life I've been chosing my girlfriends strictly according to the zodiac.

[Nebullis]

LOL, you mean good news for men placemarker!

I should have qualified that!