Hi betty,
Been a while -
Was reading a little of your stuff and was compelled to reply. Forgive me if I am taking your discussion backwards.
Regarding your 620, the horse analogy and the statement along the lines that 'Truth is God's ...and He freely reveals that Truth', hopefully paraphrased effectively.
It seems the analogy is in opposition to the statement.
I think God does reveal His works through the 'laws' of science and nature. (I put laws in quotes because a true scientist knows that there are no 'laws', only currently operating theories - which will be modified by future scientists.)
That said, I believe God has shown His method of creation, and science currently calls it the theory of evolution.
I see no real opposition between Intelligent Design and Evolution.
Science is never going to explain all the truth of life. Thereby developing a Law of Evolution. Science has never fully explained anything, or stated the last word through *any* experiment or paper. Science is solely in the business of providing a working understanding of a controlled portion of observed physical reality.
Conversely, there is no way "God did it, and that is that" is going to be a sufficient answer for the inquisitive minds in today's society.
Good science advances understanding of the physical world, but never arrives at "The Truth." Intelligent Design is likely "The Truth," but it does not advance understanding of the physical world. They can and should coexist peacefully.
Regards,
PS - on my scintific scale; Gravity is a theory, and evolution is an hypothesis that is supported through observation, but has yet to rigorously tested.
Neither do I, Triple. Thank you so much for your astute observations.
I especially liked this:
"Good science advances understanding of the physical world, but never arrives at 'The Truth.' Intelligent Design is likely 'The Truth,' but it does not advance understanding of the physical world. They can and should coexist peacefully. ... on my scientific scale; Gravity is a theory, and evolution is an hypothesis that is supported through observation, but has yet to rigorously tested."It's really good to see you again! Indeed, it has been a while.... Thanks, guy!