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Re: Problems with Christianity
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001 19:11:02 GMT
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SRC wrote:
> Again - premise - Not only do you assume that morals develop over time,
> but more importantly, you base everything on evolution - the foundation
> of sand I was referring to. The theory of evolution is absurd, so
> consequently any hypothesis you base upon it will also be untrue.
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Jennifer Clark writes:
> Would you mind if I clarified something here, as much for myself as anyone
> else?
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> There frequently seems to be confusion between Evolution and the Theory of
> Evolution.
> [snip a bunch]
VERY important distinction, and one that I touched on a little, I think, but
not very much... And on that note-- Steve, could you be a little (a lot,
really) more specific on which you meant, and what aspects you disagree
with? I think the extent of your disagreement with my theory as put forth was:
"The theory of evolution is absurd, so consequently any hypothesis you base
upon it will also be untrue."
- If you meant Darwin's 'theory of evolution', then I think you misinterpret
MY theory, because I don't really base it off of the physical evolution of a
species. Hence, maybe a reiteration of my theory is in order
- If you meant the idea of evolution, then, as Jennifer points out, it HAS
been demonstrated to be at the VERY least plausible, so I'm curious as to
your disputes with the idea of evolution itself.
Basically, in order to continue debate, you MUST be specific and clear in
your disagreements, or else I'm forced to merely guess at what you mean. And
then my premises are wrong, and you'll tell me so, and devaluate my
arguments. Hence, please let me know YOUR premises, because I'm quite eager
to continue the debate without having to start over each time...
DaveE
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| We keep branching off into areas that could each entail lengthy discussion on their own. I'll try to provide only brief answers to your main points in the hopes of us staying focused. (...) Certainly scientific evidence is preferable to testimonial (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) Would you mind if I clarified something here, as much for myself as anyone else? There frequently seems to be confusion between Evolution and the Theory of Evolution. Evolution, that is, the apparently directed or emergent change of species (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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