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They say living in Australia changed the animals into marsupials. Gee. I was thinking of moving to Australia. Now I'm not sure.
If you truly think that this is something the theory of evolution predicts then you have no idea what you're arguing against.
 
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Apparently there are marsupial mice and marsupial dogs (Tasmanian Tiger) and marsupial cats (Tiger quoll; though the cat doesn't look like a cat to me.)
The Tasmanian Tiger is not a dog (it's not even in the same family, Canidae, as dogs)

Where did you get the idea that the Tiger quoll is a cat? It's not. It's in the same family (Dasyuridae) as the Tasmanian devil.

Is that based on your observation?
Do you truly believe the only valid observations are personal and direct?
 
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Biology can take a hike.

You can take a hike. In the wilderness, hiking can be quite pleasant to some people. Get to see the miracles of biology all around you, dodge spiders and other creepy crawlies, get lost because of no sense of direction... Just remembered how much I hate hiking
 
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MOD HAT ON!!!!!

Thread Clean Up done in relation to a now deleted post, which will explain why some of your posts may now be missing.

MOD HAT OFF!!!!!
 
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Australia and Guam have quite different levels of biodiversity due to their sizes and locations.

Australia is known for its incredibly rich biodiversity, being home to a vast array of unique species, many of which are endemic to the continent. This includes marsupials like kangaroos and koalas, a wide variety of birds, reptiles, and a rich marine life along its extensive coastlines.

Guam, on the other hand, is much smaller and has a more limited range of species. However, it still boasts a diverse ecosystem with a variety of birds, reptiles, and marine life. Guam is particularly known for its coral reefs and the unique species that inhabit them.

In summary, while both regions have rich biodiversity, Australia's larger size and varied habitats contribute to a much higher level of species richness compared to Guam
 
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You can take a hike.
I am pretty sure the army requires a full field pack forced march of 15 miles in basic. Do you think you can keep up? Would you be out front or falling behind the pack. They do not play games because your life could depend on your physical fitness.
 
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I am pretty sure the army requires a full field pack forced march of 15 miles in basic. Do you think you can keep up? Would you be out front or falling behind the pack. They do not play games because your life could depend on your physical fitness.

The person you replied to hasn't been here for almost six years. This topic hasn't been watched for almost 11 years.
 
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The person you replied to hasn't been here for almost six years. This topic hasn't been watched for almost 11 years.
Ok, thanks. I was reading some of Av1611 posts. I will try to be more careful to keep current.
 
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Ok, thanks. I was reading some of Av1611 posts. I will try to be more careful to keep current.

No worries. AV1611 is still around and more than likely will respond.
 
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I would say Post 7 nails this thread.
The issue is that you are comfortable with accepting a continuous string of miracles necessary for the Flood narrative to be literally true.

Many other Creationists claim that they have scientific evidence that supports the Flood... and that is demonstrably false.
 
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The issue is that you are comfortable with accepting a continuous string of miracles necessary for the Flood narrative to be literally true.

If God could do it in Genesis 1, He can most certainly do it again in Genesis 8.

God is in the miracle-working business.

Many other Creationists claim that they have scientific evidence that supports the Flood...

Perhaps they are desperate to placate academia?

... and that is demonstrably false.

That may be so, but keep in mind that absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
 
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If God could do it in Genesis 1, He can most certainly do it again in Genesis 8.

God is in the miracle-working business.

I agree.

Perhaps they are desperate to placate academia?

Academia and unbelievers aren't the target... it's primarily people who won't look up and won't really care about the details.

That may be so, but keep in mind that absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.

Scientifically, there is significant counter evidence for a recent world wide flood.

But if you can whip up an entire universe in 6 days... a few floating continents, a few miles of sedimentary layers, some mineralised fossils and a replaced biosphere are no big deal.
 
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Academia and unbelievers aren't the target... it's primarily people who won't look up ...

That's the problem.

Ecclesiastes 1:14 I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.

People look at everything "under the sun," then end up vexed when someone brings up a miracle.
 
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That's the problem.

Ecclesiastes 1:14 I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.

People look at everything "under the sun," then end up vexed when someone brings up a miracle.

It would make communication a whole lot clearer if people stuck to this.

If the answer to "Scientific evidence indicates..." was "It's not really relevant, my faith shows me..."
and not, "Well, actually some other scientists used actual science to show that... and anyway, I don't have enough faith to be an atheist and evolution is just a story... okay, okay, alright I don't really care, you should read Ecclesiastes 1:14."
 
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If the answer to "Scientific evidence indicates..." was "It's not really relevant, my faith shows me..."

What should we say when someone says, "Scientific evidence indicates [event] didn't happen as documented in the Bible"?

Personally I think "God did it" and "Science can take a hike" are [or should be] viable memes.
 
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What should we say when someone says, "Scientific evidence indicates [event] didn't happen as documented in the Bible"?

Personally I think "God did it" and "Science can take a hike" are [or should be] viable memes.
Yes, I agree. It's honest, however if it's also inappropriate if inserted into a conversation about what the scientific evidence actually indicates.

You may agree with the stated conclusions of a Creation Scientist... but their claims about research are irrelevant to your belief and process.
 
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You may agree with the stated conclusions of a Creation Scientist... but their claims about research are irrelevant to your belief and process.

"Creation Scientist" is a contradiction in terms.
 
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