The Ultimate Creation vs. Evolution Resource [20th Revision]

FreeRepublic and Various | 2002-12-20 | Junior et al.

[Physicist]

Actually, I would see it as a step up, but for the fact that here he picked the silly part.

[f.Christian]

Main Entry: ra·tio·nal·ize
Pronunciation: 'rash-n&-"lIz, 'ra-sh&-n&l-"Iz
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -ized; -iz·ing
Date: 1803
transitive senses
1 : to free (a mathematical expression) from irrational parts < rationalize a denominator >
2 : to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: as a : to substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of < rationalize a myth > b : to attribute (one's actions) to rational and creditable motives without analysis of true and especially unconscious motives < rationalized his dislike of his brother >
3 : to apply the principles of scientific management to (as an industry or its operations) for a desired result (as increased efficiency)
intransitive senses : to provide plausible but untrue reasons for conduct
- ra·tio·nal·iz·able /"rash-n&-'lI-z&-b&l, "ra-sh&-n&l-'I-/ adjective
- ra·tio·nal·i·za·tion /"rash-n&-l&-'zA-sh&n, "ra-sh&-n&l-&-/ noun
- ra·tio·nal·iz·er /'rash-n&-"lI-z&r, 'ra-sh&-n&l-"I-/ noun

[Sentis]

I know what "reason" is. I don't know what question you are asking me? Just posting a definition isn't going to help me figure out what question you want to ask. I'm not sure what to tell you other than to ask if English is your first Language? If it's not I speak passable French and a bit of Spanish if those could help please feel free to post in your native language if you have one?

[f.Christian]

WHAT DO YOU BASE YOUR LIFE---BELIEFS ON....WHIMS/REASON?

[jennyp]

The really incredible thing about this post--other than its coherence--is that this was exactly Ayn Rand's belief regarding art that doesn't glorify Man. The rhetoric was practically cribbed from her. Of course, she was full of codswallop on this score, at least. There really is no accounting for taste.

I've come around to the belief that there's a lot of truth to her notion of art as being an illustration of one's sense of life, at least. Just look at '90s pop culture. Now there's a movement that never had anywhere to go.

[PatrickHenry]

Done.

[Sentis]

Sorry this took awhile to respond too christmas functions drew my attention. What do I base my life on? What am I required to base it on? My life doesn't need a base outside of myself to be fullfilled. Even if i didn't base my life on rational thought I would still not need a basis to be complete. You seem to need the support of a mythology to help you overcome life's problems I do not. Your life may not be complete without a savior to fill you with hope. I need no false hope I am complete unto myself. Even if every man woman and child on this earth believed in Christ I would have no need. I do not need the consensus of the community.

I search for rational truth because that is where reality resides. Truth is not subjective, truth is not objective, and Truth is not subject to the varied Mythologies of this Planet many of these mythologies being much older than the one you embrace. Truth is absolute. That is why in the search for an absolute truth you must often throw off the weak beliefs of degenrate religion or even the hard won beliefs gained from personal insight. Truth cares for none of that.

God is not truth God is a crutch for those to weak to cut away the dead limbs, shoot the sick dog, or take that first unaided step into the light of reason.

[f.Christian]

I thought so!

[Remedy]

I.D./Creationists may be interested in:

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[Junior]

My good sir, how did you know this was on my Christmas list?

I made a list and checked it twice... Of course, I also know when you're sleeping and when you're awake. Egads, man! Stop that or you'll go blind!

[Condorman]

AAHHHH!!!!

Too.... Many.... Punchlines!!!

(Merry Christmas)