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Evoloution is Just Bad Science

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Magnus Vile

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ForsakeAll2FollowJesus said:
(George Caylor, interview with a molecular biologist -- identified as "J" -- "The Biologist," Febr. 17, 2000, in The [Lynchburg, VA] Ledger ).

J says-. . . To be a molecular biologist requires one to hold onto two insanities at all times. One, it would be insane to believe in evolution when you can see the truth for yourself. Two, it would be insane to say you don't believe evolution. All government work, research grants, papers, big college lectures -- everything would stop. I'd be out of a job, or relegated to the outer fringes where I couldn't earn a decent living.

Caylor says-I hate to say it, but that sounds intellectually dishonest.

J says-The work I do in genetic research is honorable. We will find the cures to many of mankind's worst diseases. But in the meantime, we have to live with the elephant in the living room.


B. Munchausen, interview with a creationist who asked to be identified as K.

K. says - Of course we don't actually believe this stuff, but have you seen the profit margin on an anti evolution book? It's pretty darned impressive. Besides, no one really believes this stuff, do they?

B. Munchausen says - Doesn't that seem a little dishonest?

K. Hey, want a go in my Ferrari?


Unsubstiantiated quotes from anonymous people do not an argument make...


I'm back. Anyone miss me? :D
 
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Just a small observation on the 2nd law of thermodynamics. The reason it appeals so much to certain Christian groups is, because it seems to support the "theory of the fall." The traditional Christian view is that of a decadent Universe that needs redemption by the Creator. But in fact the Universe is at peace with itself, and like Lao Tse put it, Heaven is generous yet it looses nothing. It's easy to imagine that the Universe is self-contained: for every action there is a reaction, equal and opposed. Such is it with enthropy. Creationists seem to fail to understand that the evolutionary increase of complexity in life-forms does not equate efficiency. To this day, plants have the greatest life expectancy of all life there is. There is a resonance region among life-forms for which energy management is most efficient. Left and right of this region, life expectancy decreases. Left we have primitive life, right we have complex life, including us. But from an energy point of view we are not the most successful, and it doesn't have to do with SIN at all.
 
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(Any old atheist, interview with a man of religion -- identified as "JPII" -- "The Pope," Febr. 17, 2000, in The Atheist Times ).

JPII says-. . . To be a Pope requires one to hold onto two insanities at all times. One, it would be insane to believe in God when you can see the truth for yourself. Two, it would be insane to say you don't believe God. All Church activities, Church services, Christmas, Easter -- everything would stop. I'd be out of a job, or relegated to the outer fringes where I couldn't earn a decent living.

Atheist says-I hate to say it, but that sounds dishonest.

JPII says-The work I do in religion is honorable. We try and introduce the concept of God and try and make people feel good about being loved and forgiven by a higher power. But in the meantime, we have to live with the elephant in the living room.


Wow. I'm a Christian but this game was fun. It's really easy and anyone can play! Yay!

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tocis said:
...could it be that creationists sometimes tell lies? *remembers Hovind and Gastrich*

Is Gastrich fairly well-known? He did run for California governor (and got all of 11 votes, IIRC), but I thought he was pretty much an alt.atheism and talk.christians (or whatever he named that group he started) phenomenon.

You are talking about Jason-boy, aren't you?
 
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corvus_corax said:
So then its not digital?
Or am I barking up the wrong tree?
Thanks for your input BTW :)

(to me digital=binary as Im a computer layperson with no real knowledge of binary code....html language-what I do- isnt the same thing :blush:)

DNA has both digital and analog elements to it. I'm not sure it's possible to definitely classify it one way or the other.

EDIT: Now that I'm thinking about it, the actual DNA code (as opposed to the routine tasks of the cell) is digital.
 
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Wiccan_Child said:
er... this has nowt to do with the science of evolution.if your gonna dispute evolution then do it fairly, not with these random psudo-discussions

Yes, I'm aware of that. I was making the point that the "interview" offered by FA2FJ is complete rubbish, means nothing and is completely irrelevent. Unfortunately if this faeces is offered, you have to flush the toilet.

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jesusfreak22 said:
i am disgusted of some of the people in this forum. You need to get your life straitend out.
The name of the forum is "Christian Forums."
Some of you need to start acting like a christian!

Starting with you.
 
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Same simple question? Where are the ape/men now?? Not running out of the jungle as men these days, what happened? How did my mom get me out of the jungle and into her womb? Thank my God of Heaven He created us after His image and not the jungle notion. Stork, Santa Claus story...that is all it is! Complete Fiction! A Complete Devil's lie, want to believe him, or Jesus?:preach:
 
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human arrogance at its best. we think we are so high and mighty that we'll come up with any notion to explain our superiority complex.

they are extinct. the missing-link, as they're know, dies out long ago. the older species of primate survived becuase they had a highly specialized niche in thier environment, and the newly evolved human (still neanderthal-esque) survived with thier improved brains and tools. the ones in the middle simply died out.
 
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EvangelistV said:
Same simple question? Where are the ape/men now?? Not running out of the jungle as men these days, what happened? How did my mom get me out of the jungle and into her womb? Thank my God of Heaven He created us after His image and not the jungle notion. Stork, Santa Claus story...that is all it is! Complete Fiction! A Complete Devil's lie, want to believe him, or Jesus?:preach:

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EvangelistV said:
Same simple question? Where are the ape/men now?? Not running out of the jungle as men these days, what happened? How did my mom get me out of the jungle and into her womb? Thank my God of Heaven He created us after His image and not the jungle notion. Stork, Santa Claus story...that is all it is! Complete Fiction! A Complete Devil's lie, want to believe him, or Jesus?:preach:

This post is pure gold
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EvangelistV said:
Same simple question? Where are the ape/men now?? Not running out of the jungle as men these days, what happened? How did my mom get me out of the jungle and into her womb? Thank my God of Heaven He created us after His image and not the jungle notion. Stork, Santa Claus story...that is all it is! Complete Fiction! A Complete Devil's lie, want to believe him, or Jesus?:preach:
Yes, please believe the story about a man made from dirt, a woman made from his rib and a talking snake!!!111 :liturgy: :preach: :amen:
 
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