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Author Topic:   Creation vs. Evolution is not a valid opposition.
IrishRockhound
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Message 3 of 54 (76794)
01-06-2004 9:50 AM
Reply to: Message 1 by Dr Jack
01-05-2004 8:35 AM


But creationism also includes the progression of life after Genesis (at least as I understand it). The bible does say stuff about how each species was created by god and then didn't change after that - so evolution, as an alternative view, is a valid opposition because it says that each species evolved and is evolving.
I think the reason that creationists attack abiogenesis rather than evolution is because scientists readily admit that they don't have a strong case for it, just a bare hypothesis. It is seen as the weakest part of the ToE, even though they are separate things, and therefore the part which can be easily overturned or refuted.
Yeah, this is all just my wacky take on it. Enjoy.
The Rock Hound

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IrishRockhound
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From: Ireland
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Message 5 of 54 (76798)
01-06-2004 10:05 AM
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01-06-2004 9:52 AM


Yeah, I think he's probably right. Creationists do seem to have it in for anything that goes against Genesis. But I still think evolution on its own is a valid opposition - simply because it says species evolve and Genesis says they don't. It's the spark that started this whole thing, that now includes many other disciplines.
*shrugs*
I don't think Percy's going to rename the forum anytime soon, so I suppose it's a moot point. How many people here would start shouting if it was called the Creation vs. Science Forum? Talk about a kick in the teeth for "creation scientists"...
The Rock Hound

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