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To: r9etb
Back to Dawkins for a moment. The problem he and others face is that they have to explain why the fossil record contains those "creation-looking" discontinuities..

That Sir, is what a true scientist is all about. Adapt the theory to explain the known factual information.

Obviously, as new factual information is obtained, the theories will be modified.

Will Dalkins be proved to be absolutely correct? NO!

As a scientist trying to understand the factual data presented before him, Dawkins did an outstanding job.

Next to my bed, I have the book "The Structure of Evolutionary Theory" by Stephen Jay Gould. I must admit, that book has been difficult to read, but the factual information has been outstanding.

Why is that book so difficult to read? That 1433 page book must weigh over 4 lbs and is a physical challenge to read in bed!

91 posted on 01/08/2004 10:21:27 AM PST by Hunble
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To: Hunble
Next to my bed, I have the book "The Structure of Evolutionary Theory" by Stephen Jay Gould. I must admit, that book has been difficult to read, but the factual information has been outstanding.

I haven't been able to stomach Gould since I read his "Mismeasure of Man," which I found to be little more than a political opinion in search of a scientific-sounding justification. He basically had to dispose of evolutionary theory (which would predict racial differences in intelligence) in order to make his political point (that there is no racial difference in intelligence). FWIW, studies indicate that there are identifiable genetic differences between races -- so if intelligence is a genetic trait (which under evolution it would have to be) we would not be surprised to see racial differences in intelligence.

Why is that book so difficult to read? That 1433 page book must weigh over 4 lbs and is a physical challenge to read in bed!

Cripes -- you have your choice of broken ribs or a broken nose if you ever fell asleep.....

106 posted on 01/08/2004 11:05:02 AM PST by r9etb
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