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My sense is that creationists challenge the history of evolution ...

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My sense is that creationists challenge the history of evolution ...
Amethyst is nice. They are all purplely.What type of crystal should I buy?
Amethyst = GadAmethyst is nice. They are all purplely.
Crystals are for the sensitive types.What type of crystal should I buy?
What the heck is "Gad" in that context?
I've taken the liberty of splitting the above quote into two paragraphs, to better illustrate my point.From personal experience I can say that sometimes it's just not worth the trouble to go through the many many supposed evidences of a claim. I'm not going to study all the hundreds of thousands of data points to still believe there was not much confirmation bias or other sloppy science involved in a politically advantageous (think, money) and conscience relieving (think, "I'm just another animal!").
I still have huge areas of disbelief unanswered in my skepticism toward Darwinian Evolution.
I leave it to you, then, to figure out why you don't believe.I've taken the liberty of splitting the above quote into two paragraphs, to better illustrate my point.
I leave it as an exercise for the student to recognise what your problem may be.
- In the first you indicate an unwillingness to study the vast array of information that is said to support evolution.
- In the second you note that many of your questions about Darwinian Evolution remain unanswered.
I've remarked often on CF that I consider belief to be one of the most ridiculous of human practices, betraying an almost obscene arrogance. It's an opinion.I leave it to you, then, to figure out why you don't believe.
God Save the QueenI've remarked often on CF that I consider belief to be one of the most ridiculous of human practices, betraying an almost obscene arrogance.
Non sequitur or deliberate troll?God Save the Queen
Are these guys being arrogant, in your opinion?
Good answer.Non sequitur or deliberate troll?
Several years ago I was discussing with an Egyptian friend his perception of various nationalities. In terms of arrogance he had narrowed down the worst offenders to Americans, British and French, in alphabetical order. He found it difficult to be sure, but he felt the medal probably went to the British; he just wasn't sure why he felt that way. I offered to explain it to him.God Save the Queen
Are these guys being arrogant, in your opinion?
By the way, it's against forum rules to apply a "funny" award to a post as a piece of sarcasm. Please feel free to remove that from my post.
I've remarked often on CF that I consider belief to be one of the most ridiculous of human practices, betraying an almost obscene arrogance. It's an opinion.
I accept evolution because it is the only currently available explanation that accounts for a plethora of observation and experiment regarding the diversity of life on the planet. Present contrary evidence that convincingly refutes that explanation and I shall no longer accept current evolutionary theory. Making assertions that rely upon the contested origin of Scripture and personal revelation just don't make the cut for acceptance - though I can see how they could satisfy the belief of some.
It's interesting you mention this because, some years ago, I met a man who told me he was from Egypt, and I responded by saying, "Oh. You're from Mizraim, aren't you?"Several years ago I was discussing with an Egyptian friend his perception of various nationalities.
How nice.As to the English players, minimg to the national anthem when you know you can't sing is an example of humility, not arrogance.
Thank you. I wasn't offended, but I thought you might use it on someone who would take offence.My bad. Thanks for letting me know. I was somehow not aware of that rule. Done.
When I've looked into some of the claims you mention I've found the argument for the contradictions more convincing than the arguments against. I'm reasonably comfortable with my objectivity and if you want to present the strongest refutation of any single contradiction I will give it due attention.You seem to ignore the obvious: How many agnostics, skeptics and atheists come here demanding believers show them the evidence they refuse to look for themselves, of many claims: supposed contradictions in the Bible, supposed contradictions against science, origins of Bible themes, not to mention proofs of God's existence? I can hardly get more than a remark from most of the non-believing in response to the cosmological argument.
I've not yet been shown an effective alternative method. I'd delight in having one. I've read many claims, but no one has come up with the goods.the notion that falsifiable evidence is the only trustworthy source of fact —particularly for those less organized mentally, or less educated— comes across as a little bit arrogant too.
That may well be the case. Does that trouble you? If so, why?If we were all as logical as those unbelievers who come here to argue, we might all decide that there is no possibility for anything to happen except whatever does happen.
Yes, that might be the case. It's worked out moderatly well for me. Hopefully for you too.Or some of us might consider the possibility that today is the only day there ever was.