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To: DC Bound
It should be a whole lot easier to falsify ID than to falsify evolution.

It should be, but that would require the ID proponents to actually develop a scientific theory with falsification criteria. The day that happens, entertainment in abundance will ensue.

30 posted on 09/28/2005 10:32:05 AM PDT by RogueIsland
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To: RogueIsland
It should be, but that would require the ID proponents to actually develop a scientific theory with falsification criteria. The day that happens, entertainment in abundance will ensue.

To falsify ID, all an evolutionist has to do is show a realistic probability that the prebiotic soup could by chance form life. This hasn't happened yet. Or they could show that irreducible complexity can be reduced. They haven't. Or that the universe isn't fine tuned for life. They haven't--unless you believe in multiple universes. Oh, that's really verifiable. There are arguments against each of the points I raise, but until there is consensus, the debate needs to go on. If neither side can point to irrefutable evidence, then neither is more than a theory, and the only thing to do is consider the preponderance of the evidence, seek more evidence, and hone the argument. Unfortunately, opponents of ID most often would prefer name calling. If you have evidence to refer me to, I'd be happy to explore it. Until then, neither evolution or ID are above debate.

35 posted on 09/28/2005 10:47:02 AM PDT by DC Bound (American greatness is the result of great individuals seeking to be anything but equal.)
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