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Do you typically gear your responses differently, depending on who asks the question?
I try to stay within the parameters of the forum I am in. If it is a science forum I try to keep the supernatural out of it. If I am asked the identical question at a religious forum then I will answer it accordingly. If the person insists on asking me a religious question on a science forum and the person is himself a Christian I might respond in a manner to assure him that I am not a heretic.
 
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I try to say within the parameters of the forum I am in. If it is a science forum I try to keep the supernatural out of it. If I am asked the identical question at a religious forum then I will answer it accordingly. If the person insists one asking me a religious question on a science forum and the person is himself a Christian I might respond in a manner to assure him that I am not a heretic.
you didnt answernthe question.
 
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Not according to your own post, which shows your answers will differ, depending on who asks the question.
I just explained why they differ. What exactly in my explanation baffles you?
 
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I consider nature itself as being designed by the intelligent designer. However, I might not agree with the details of what you consider a natural process.

I consider the processes that produce mutations to be natural. These mutations can be caused by ionizing radiation, chemical mutagens, homologous recombination, or mistakes made by the proteins that copy DNA. Would you agree or disagree that the DNA differences between the genomes of living species were produced by these processes which I call natural.
 
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I just explained why they differ. What exactly in my explanation baffles you?
The part where you said you answered one way because you thought you were dealing with an atheist and then you changed course when it wasnt. Why would your answer need to change?
 
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The part where you said you answered one way because you thought you were dealing with an atheist and then you changed course when it wasnt. Why would your answer need to change?
Because as I explained, this is a science forum and religion should not be introduced. So when atheists ask questions I don't introduce religion. If I wanted to DEBATE religion I would be at the controversial theology forum or some other forum. That's why I try to approach the issue of an ID strictly from a non religious viewpoint. But if I am pressured to answer point blank by a Christian who might be confused by my modus operandi if I am denying my Lord and savior Jesus I will assure him that I am not. Mas claro no canta un gallo!
 
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The part where you said you answered one way because you thought you were dealing with an atheist and then you changed course when it wasnt. Why would your answer need to change?
What is the OP?
 
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Further evidence for intelligent design.
Don Johnson is not a doctor of Chemisty, he is an actor (probably best known for Miami Vice).

This video is ridiculous.
 
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Don Johnson is not a doctor of Chemisty, he is an actor (probably best known for Miami Vice).

This video is ridiculous.
Information has to be evaluated on its own merit and not based on who is presenting it.
Furthermore, he wasn't the only one involved. Or are you finding flaw with everyone else as well?

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Why are you assuming that Dr. Johnson is the actor?
 
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Information has to be evaluated on its own merit and not based on who is presenting it.
You really do make a rod for your own back, don't you?
 
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You really do make a rod for your own back, don't you?
No, you make a rod for yours by insisting on using a faulty premise. A premise when which challenged you cannot refute so you simply begin using ad hominem to weasel out of digging yourself out of the ridiculously deep hole that you dug with your fallacious reasoning shovel and then proceeded to dive into. If indeed you don't wish to cut a comical figure, I strongly suggest that you focus on the validity of the info presented and try to prove it wrong instead of desperately trying to make as if the one presenting it is the real issue. It doesn't help your case and makes you look desperate due to lack of a genuine rebuttal..
 
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No, you make a rod for yours by insisting on using a faulty premise. A premise when which challenged you cannot refute so you simply begin using ad hominem to weasel out of digging yourself our of the ridiculously deep hole that you dug with your fallacious reasoning shovel and then proceeded to dive into. If indeed you don't wish to cut a comical figure. I strongly suggest that you focus on the validity of the info presented and try to prove it wrong instead of desperately trying to make as if the one presenting it is the real issue. It doesn't help your case and makes you look desperate due to lack of a genuine rebuttal..
You do know who Don Johnson is, don't you?
 
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I disagree. IMO, this is further evidence that you really like posting videos.
This additional evidence that you tremendously enjoy condemning anything that contradicts your atheist views.

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Yes, I do like to post videos which might prove upbuilding to fellow Christians. Why that should get your hackles porcupining is beyond me.

Porcupine.jpg
 
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This if further evidence that you tremendously enjoy condemning anything that contradicts your atheist views.

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Yes, I do like to post videos which might prove upbuilding to fellow Christians. Why that should get your hackles porcupining is beyond me.

Porcupine.jpg
I think the issue is you keep posting these garbage vids on the science threads and have been shown and admitted to not always understanding the material presented.

It makes your certainty in your position most perplexing.
 
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