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Author Topic:   Should we teach both evolution and religion in school?
Colbard
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Message 612 of 2073 (742503)
11-20-2014 8:45 PM


An idea or a belief considered to be evidence can come from a vast network of interrelated ideas and findings, so that we end up with a web of knowledge, which is undeniable - through nearby evidences, in any location,
and yet the whole thing could be based on a single falsehood that no one dares to challenge, because of its vastness, age, general alignments and most of all co-dependencies.
If the whole thing is based on some falsehood, it has to have a system of defense for those living in it, and that system of defense could very well be the same means to extend its web, - logic, reasoning, philosophy, testing whatever.
This ensures that those defending the web are more securely attached to it, as they defend it.
But the defenders, don't believe they are threatened, even though they are acting that way. The simple mention of creation causes very long speeches, great investigations and backup, forensic analysis, interrogations even of minors, screaming "delusional" and so forth. And of course lots of reviews about other "delusionals."
If the web was truly secure it would not be so alarmed at the opinion of someone who is obviously "delusional."
Why would it be necessary for a whole brigade to pounce on a "delusional" with lesson sticks if the suspect is of no consequence to the system?
Interesting isn't it?
There is a saying "If you throw a stone over a wall at a pack of dogs, you know you have scored a hit by the ones which make the loudest noise."
It seems to me that science has a bug in it which does not belong there. While claiming to be open minded etc, it is too sensitive and defensive about itself.
It reminds me of the dark ages, when the church righteously torched someone who differed in thought.
Who could argue with the church? Its members were prominent educators, trusted professors with honors and degrees, sound familiar? It had all the evidence for its own standing and yet it was fully evil.

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Colbard
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Message 613 of 2073 (742504)
11-20-2014 9:07 PM


Religion v's atheism
The oppressive and evil reign of the Papacy ended up causing the French revolution which swung into atheism, rather than at the cause of its rebellion alone, which was a false system of religion.
So now we have two false systems which are incompatible, and yet working together to keep the masses in two camps.
The falsehood of science is the dismissal of God, and genuine religion, and the falsehood of religions has been to dismiss God as well, by teaching errors about God.
So the argument about whether creation and evolution should be taught in schools together is endlessly spurred on by two dysfunctional systems.
Creation should be taught scientifically without the theory of evolution, and without the falsehoods of established religion.

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Colbard
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Message 619 of 2073 (742515)
11-21-2014 3:10 AM
Reply to: Message 617 by dwise1
11-21-2014 2:17 AM


I'll be stupid to make you feel better about yourself.

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Colbard
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Message 620 of 2073 (742516)
11-21-2014 3:18 AM
Reply to: Message 618 by dwise1
11-21-2014 2:49 AM


Belief in science
You believe that science is a flawless self justifying machine, when it is also based on fundamental human beliefs which drive the conclusions considered to be evidence.
One of these days science will double over and die, taking the theories of the last century with it.
That is already beginning to happen now.
It will also be uncovered that the dating methods used are based on false premises.

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Colbard
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Message 624 of 2073 (742523)
11-21-2014 7:05 AM
Reply to: Message 621 by Tangle
11-21-2014 3:19 AM


Re: Religion v's atheism
Tangle writes:
There is no scientific statement made about god anywhere. Science has nothing whatsoever to say about god. Loads of scientists believe in God.
All science does is comment on stuff in the natural world which it can observe and test. Some religions have found that this process has revealed that some of their ancient stories are not literally true. That's all.
The bottom line of modern science is to dismiss God, with or without mentioning the Name.

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Colbard
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Message 625 of 2073 (742524)
11-21-2014 7:13 AM
Reply to: Message 623 by Larni
11-21-2014 5:45 AM


Re: Belief in science
Larni writes:
Do you realise that you are responding to a post cautioning against attacking science rather than describing the evidence for 'creation science' by attacking science.
Being 18 is no excuse for not reading the posts that you are responding to.
I have not been able to respond to numerous posts, which no doubt have good arguments.
When the posts grow into essays I switch off, because a good answer can be summarized.
Edited by Colbard, : delete word

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Colbard
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Message 632 of 2073 (742565)
11-22-2014 6:47 AM
Reply to: Message 630 by Percy
11-21-2014 8:39 AM


Re: Belief in science
Percy writes:
In science class, why wouldn't you want to teach the most up-to-date scientific knowledge?
You would, but at which point is up to date true, when by its own claims is saying that it has to be flexible to change with new evidence?
You could teach whatever you want but you would not be allowed to test anyone on it, or fail them because it may all be proven false in the future.
The idea of progressive knowledge is like a boat without a rudder.
At least with creationism you already have an established base, which does not change, it is only discovered in more detail.

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Colbard
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Message 633 of 2073 (742574)
11-22-2014 7:40 AM
Reply to: Message 631 by Theodoric
11-21-2014 10:18 AM


Re: Religion v's atheism
Theodoric writes:
You really need to read actually history. Not believe the fantasies in your head. The pope had no power in France prior to the revolution. The catholic church in France was in many ways independent of the Vatican. The king basically led the church in France.
Please provide evidence of this swing of the whole country into atheism.
7 of the European countries did not have the Pope as King, but each had their own, which were subservient to the Vatican.
The Catholic Church of Rome, was and is the Vatican, was and is the Papacy.

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Colbard
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Message 636 of 2073 (742582)
11-22-2014 10:00 AM
Reply to: Message 634 by Percy
11-22-2014 8:11 AM


Re: Belief in science
Percy writes:
Have there been any significant changes in scientific views that have occurred in your lifetime that you think pose a problem for science education? One significant change was the discovery that the expansion of the universe is accelerating instead of decelerating, and that there's something causing the acceleration that we've given the name dark energy. Do you see it as a problem that as a student you were taught the expansion of the universe was decelerating and that later you learned it was actually accelerating.
We agree that whether the universe is expanding or not, will not make a lot of difference which way you get out of bed. So there's an impractical theoretical side of science as well as an applied science which is the only one students should be tested on.
Evolution theory has 'proven evidence' to some people but not half of America, which have evidence against it. So the evidence depends on a persons view or opinion, which as far as you have pointed out is of no consequence, and yet in real life it is so important that there are opposing views in the same world.
To say that creationists are all deluded is self condemning, since half of the US believe in it.
I believe there is truth and method in both camps, as well as error in both camps.

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Colbard
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Message 637 of 2073 (742584)
11-22-2014 10:12 AM
Reply to: Message 635 by Theodoric
11-22-2014 8:21 AM


Re: Religion v's atheism
Theodoric (hot head) writes:
Bullshit. Read some history. You might find out that some of those states actually fought wars against the popes. Very few popes have wielded any true temporal power. The French catholic church was controlled by the kings. Many had a very contentious relationship with the Vatican.
Unless you have evidence for your premise of course. I know a few historians that would love to see your evidence of the popes control of Europe.
Also I am waiting for you to show how France became an atheistic state after the revolution
I am surprised that I would find someone with your opinion on that. You will have to do your own research, because of bigotry and bias on the history of the Vatican. My sources are considered unfair to the Papacy which murdered over 60 million during the dark ages, and has been removing such facts from history records for centuries.

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Colbard
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Message 643 of 2073 (742606)
11-22-2014 11:03 AM
Reply to: Message 639 by Percy
11-22-2014 10:28 AM


Re: Belief in science
To Percy and Coyote,
Are these posts of yours, your opinion or a reflection of other opinions.
If they are your opinions, they don't, in your scientific system, have any value without peer reviewed evidence.
However, if you are just reflectors of other men's thoughts, then that speaks for itself as intellectual codependency.
What you are saying is that because I disagree on certain points which you deem to be right, because it has been peer reviewed and accepted on a grand scale, that I must be wrong.
But your opinion does not count, and neither are you in a peer reviewing board that represents global science. Unless you have been chosen to represent or speak for the board?
Your system demands accountability to which you must hold to, otherwise you are being hypocrites for asking me to back up anything, which I don't have to in my world, because a person's intelligence actually counts, whereas in yours, you are answerable to an authority on knowledge. Does that sound like "all men are created equal" or communism?
And that is what you want to keep in education? It's not compatible with Christian freedom is it?

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Colbard
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Message 655 of 2073 (742673)
11-22-2014 9:16 PM
Reply to: Message 649 by Capt Stormfield
11-22-2014 2:36 PM


Re: Belief in science
Capt Stormfield writes:
Is that the special kind of freedom where you get to lie about reality?
Rather poorly executed false dichotomy, wouldn't you say? Do you troll/poe so many places that you can't even take the time to pretend you're trying? Getting boooooring....
I don't see freedom as an opportunity to lie do you?
Let me know when you see a half monkey man and I'll make sure you can have your medication.
In the mean time don't lose your hold on what others are saying, because your opinion must line up with theirs, unless of course you have a resource of knowledge that puts you on an equal footing, something like nature and revelation. I am sorry if they don't belong to you, its a pity you would turn down such a good offer for popularity and self gratification.

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Colbard
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Message 656 of 2073 (742674)
11-22-2014 9:20 PM
Reply to: Message 653 by jar
11-22-2014 9:04 PM


Re: Belief in science
Jar writes:
There is zero evidence of any designer and certainly not an intelligent designer.
In your case I'd have to agree.
You see that's rude what I said, but that's what you get without ID, you are of far more value than an accidental complex mole.
Edited by Colbard, : add

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Colbard
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Message 667 of 2073 (742749)
11-24-2014 6:31 AM
Reply to: Message 660 by Percy
11-23-2014 8:26 AM


Re: Belief in science
A nice reply Percy.

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Colbard
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Message 668 of 2073 (742750)
11-24-2014 6:32 AM
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11-23-2014 4:49 PM


Good idea, just don't like your avatar!

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