[Conservative Texan Mom]

Thank you. Orionblamblam seems to have missed the point that if his arguments are so well founded in science, then there should be no reason to resort to statements such as this:

(And where do you see that, praytell? Or are you unable to separate a complaint about *you* from a complaint about your *religion*? Are you that special? Are you Chosen of God?)

and this,


I seem to recall *some* religion or other had a minor provision that said that "bearing false witness" was a general no-no (it was probably in the small print, somewhere in a little-used Appendix at the back).... but I'm sure you'll get special dispensation

Here's a good response to one a while back.


you are calling me and all creationists cranks and crackpots.

(If the shoe fits...)

and, this one

(You're welcome. I find that laughter is the best response to cranks and crackpots.)

and my personal favorite,

(Indeed. People can indeed choose to believe in utter superstitious rubbish. And in a way, that's for the best. We need stratification in society. While some will choose to discover facts and will go to the stars, some will choose to disbelieve facts, and will serve a useful role scrubbing toilets and sweeping the streets, and wondering why it is that their prayers aren't curing their diseases.)

[jec41]

Science does not determine everything. Governments, democracy, taxes, laws, rights, and religion are all philosophy. They provide no new facts however they determine society by numbers. Though not modern nor having new knowledge, humans survived for centuries with little science. Some argue science a luxury and not needed by other species for survival. Science may slow our evolution because it provides for our survival and many changes may not be necessary. Although most of philosophy may be wrong it still provides a basis for society.