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AVET's usual ploy when shown a drawing is to demand to see pics of the actual fossils (otherwise, its just fanciful artwork). When shown pics of the actual fossils he then claims they look fake to him. Funny coming from a guy who believes in satyrs and unicorns because the KJV1611 Bible mentions them.
Citation please?
What do you mean?
Well, the last reconstruction of the elephant occurred on the same day Adam was constructed, around five to ten thousand years ago, give or take a few years. Prior to that is anyone’s guess since the fossil record is just a chaotic mixture of old rocks and bones and we can’t really determine a definitive number from that chaotic mixture.
He "reconstructed" the elephant 22 times over six million years.
Reconstruction Theory is in part based on that same data as well. It would seem Reconstruction Theory share some things in common with Evolution Theory – they both rely on much of the same physical data, even though the fossil record is somewhat of a chaotic mixture. But scientists like to spend time trying to figure out such chaotic puzzles.
Well, Reconstruction Theory only focuses on the big changes which were evidently the result of reconstruction, and not necessarily evolution. Reconstruction Theory recognizes and accepts micro-evolution, another thing our two theories share in common.
Like I said, Reconstruction Theory recognizes and accepts micro-evolution.
Sure, right, all God has to do is press a computer button and let nature take over, right? You seem to think that God is like evolution's Lazy-man on his computer. God is referred to by theists as the Creator. Do you know what kind of work a Creator does? He creates, meaning that He is into construction work.
If you want to refer to successive reconstructions of turtles as evolution I have no problem with that.
Reconstruction Theory and Evolution Theory rely on much of the same physical data, just interpreted differently.
You got that right.
No problem.
Reconstruction Theory is pretty consistent, IMO. Just show me the data and Reconstruction Theory will explain it for you.
Reconstruction Theory is in part based on that same data as well. It would seem Reconstruction Theory share some things in common with Evolution Theory they both rely on much of the same physical data, even though the fossil record is somewhat of a chaotic mixture. But scientists like to spend time trying to figure out such chaotic puzzles.
Ok, i didnt know there even was such a thing as "reconstruction theory".
I dont know where you get this 'chaotic mixture' stuff tho. What are you talking about? I've been around geologists, paleontologists, and gone on a number of field trips with same but that is a new concept to me. Please explain what this chaotic mixture stuff is.
you are right, tho scientists do like to figure things out. not just apply a magical explanation that explains all, no need to think.
The advantage of Reconstruction Theory over Evolution Theory is that Reconstruction Theory does not rely only on physical data, but also on biblical data. For example, have you ever wondered what the answer to mans first question is according to your theory?
Biblical data. So that is where putting the conclusion first comes in. check.
Interesting take on the cartoon. To me, it just means that all of the animals know what existence is for, how does this guy get confused.
Reconstruction Theory explains the answer to this evolutionist question: "What's it all about?"
This is a true crock of metabolic waste product. There is no 'evolutionist' question like that. That is a philosophical question unrelated to the ToE
Then God said, Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness... - Gen 1:26.
Its all about us becoming like God in image and likeness. Our lifes journey is about following the ways of the Son of God so as to become more and more like God:
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self...and to put on the new self, created to be like God... - Eph 4:22-24
Of course, this answer is according to Reconstruction Theory, and not Evolution Theory which seem to be only concerned with eating, surviving and reproducing.
Well, Reconstruction Theory only focuses on the big changes which were evidently the result of reconstruction, and not necessarily evolution. Reconstruction Theory recognizes and accepts micro-evolution, another thing our two theories share in common.
Like I said, Reconstruction Theory recognizes and accepts micro-evolution.
Sure, right, all God has to do is press a computer button and let nature take over, right? You seem to think that God is like evolution's Lazy-man on his computer. God is referred to by theists as the Creator. Do you know what kind of work a Creator does? He creates, meaning that He is into construction work.
In other words, and according to Reconstruction Theory, God is always constructing and reconstructing stuff as the biblical facts show: Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at His work to this very day..." - John 5:17, and He does not rely on computer buttons like Lazy-man to do His work for Him. Reconstruction Theory doesnt necessarily seek to offer an explanation for Lazy-man, but Evolution Theory certainly does, as shown below:
If you want to refer to successive reconstructions of turtles as evolution I have no problem with that.
Reconstruction Theory and Evolution Theory rely on much of the same physical data, just interpreted differently.
You got that right.
No problem.
Reconstruction Theory is pretty consistent, IMO. Just show me the data and Reconstruction Theory will explain it for you.
So, there should then be a "Reconstruction Theory" that includes data from the Koran, Book of Mormon, Vedas, Epic of Gilgamesh, Native American folklore, Thor and the Jehovah's Witness Bible?
As long as the theory is consistent with their religious book and science, that's fine.
If we had no form of science and relied on the Bible alone for answer about nature, our understanding of nature would be very limited, and even skewed. But by recognizing that science and Biblical religion are two sides of the same coin, science can be used to confirm Biblical clams and the Bible can be used to support scientific claims.
Even without the long geological time gaps God can still jump in. It is Evolution Theory that needs such huge gaps, not Reconstruction Theory. Reconstruction Theory simple seeks to explain the reason for the different "kinds" of life forms, each "kind" being a distinct and separate construction or reconstruction. The different features in your turtles suggest reconstruction:
