[Robwin]

And those who fully read material that offers viewpoints opposite their own often learn something; assuming, of course, they are open to learning and not close minded.

[Coyoteman]

And those who fully read material that offers viewpoints opposite their own often learn something; assuming, of course, they are open to learning and not close minded.

I agree. That is why I have read most of the creationist websites. I suspect I have read more of those websites than most creationists have read evolution websites or (horrors) scientific journals.

But bad writing is bad writing--and the article which begins this thread starts off poorly. Bad writing often foreshadows bad thinking. I tend to avoid that when I detect it.

But back to your original point. Heinlein addressed this better than I can:

Belief gets in the way of learning.

Robert A. Heinlein, Time Enough for Love, 1973

[andysandmikesmom]

I suppport evolution... but when a creationist offers links to articles that they say refute evolution, I do go there, and read what is offered, and compare it with articles of a differing opinion...I do keep an open mind...

What I have found tho, is that when a creationist is offered links to explain something, more often than not, they give up excuses, such as the article is too long, or they are too busy, or they dont want to be bothered with reading such scientific articles...

It might be nice if supporters on all sides would read all offered readings...the refusal to read certain articles, is something done by people on all sides of this debate...