To: GourmetDan
The two theories (evolution/creation) are merely two different metaphysical interpretations of the same evidence. From a google search, "Define:Metaphysical":
- pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics; "metaphysical philosophy"
- without material form or substance; "metaphysical forces"
- highly abstract and overly theoretical; "metaphysical reasoning"
- Literally, beyond the physical realm, beyond that which we can realize or discover with our five senses. Also, a branch of philosophy which studies the beingness or inherent nature of reality.
- Pertaining to realities which are outside those of science, such as cosmology and ontology.
- It means that which is beyond what can be grasped by the senses. The term comes from Aristotle, who meant by it some form of theological philosophy, but it means something else in today's world. The modern media often use the word to mean the same thing as 'spiritual'. There is lots of overlap, but the two words refer to different things. 'Spiritual' refers to the realm of spirits. 'Metaphysical' refers to that which underlies everything, of which spirits are a part. ...
Looks like your Ark is taking on water...
1,053 posted on
07/17/2006 6:51:34 PM PDT by
Coyoteman
(I love the sound of beta decay in the morning!)
To: Coyoteman
He has his own definition of metaphysical. For example, forensics is metaphysical and criminal trials are metaphysical exercises.
1,056 posted on
07/18/2006 3:00:11 AM PDT by
ml1954
(NOT the BANNED disruptive troll who was seen frequently on CREVO threads.)
To: Coyoteman
You post a definition that applies directly to the metaphysical nature of evolution and then merely pretend that it doesn't. Course, none of the little evos will 'get it' cause you told them what to think with your glib remark.
So what part of that definition did you not understand?
Do we need to go over the difference between *evidence* and 'interpretations of evidence' again?
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