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To: js1138
That's the parallel question to the thread title - yes or no?

That’s also an interesting question. Let me try to answer it and explain where I stand.

Short answer – I am very certain that the Earth revolves around the Sun so my answer is Yes.

Since the original topic of the thread was Evolution then I think discussions on Heliocentrism vs. Geocentrism are way off the original topic but then again perhaps not.

I understand some people’s objection to Evolution as it may oppose their religious beliefs. I’m sorry that the overwhelming scientific evidence contradicts those beliefs but I don’t think that any facts will ever change their minds and so be it.

What I don’t understand is why in 2008, anyone in their right mind, would still be clinging to an outdated and disproved Geocentric solar system other than to their literal and very narrow and unenlightened interpretation of their religious text.

The problem I have with too many of the people who object to Evolution is not just their objection to Evolution alone, but their rejection of all science unless they can twist and misinterpret science in order to prove their interpretation of the Bible is the only correct one.

If Creationists and ID’ers really want to be taken seriously in the scientific arena, they have to clearly separate themselves from the YEC’s and people who still think that the Sun revolves around the Earth.
1,863 posted on 09/29/2008 12:47:42 PM PDT by Caramelgal (a small-town mayor is sort of like a community organizer except that you have actual responsibilies)
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To: Caramelgal
If Creationists and ID’ers really want to be taken seriously in the scientific arena, they have to clearly separate themselves from the YEC’s and people who still think that the Sun revolves around the Earth.

You might think so, but Bill Dembski bans people from his website for making that argument. He calls ID the big tent.

Personally I don't care what people believe so long as they do science bnefore talking about science. We've waited 200 years for ID to present some evidence or at least some suggestions for research, but no luck so far.

1,864 posted on 09/29/2008 12:58:15 PM PDT by js1138
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