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Author Topic:   What is needed for creationists to connect evidence to valid conclusions
Granny Magda
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Message 40 of 147 (445771)
01-03-2008 8:53 PM
Reply to: Message 39 by LucyTheApe
01-03-2008 8:22 PM


Re: occam's razor
Hi Lucy,
You have misunderstood Occam's Razor. The rule states that the simplest theory (the theory with the fewest assumptions) is superior, the most likely to be true. Do not confuse "simplest" with "easiest to believe".

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Granny Magda
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Message 80 of 147 (446853)
01-07-2008 11:19 AM
Reply to: Message 76 by TheDarin
01-07-2008 9:41 AM


Re: The Belief Stops Here
Hi TheDarin,
TheDarin writes:
EVO's are telling students deliberate lies about science and scientists.
Perhaps you would like to back up this slander with some evidence? In Message 59 of your eyelid thread, you complain about other members being "mean" to you, but you seem more than happy to insult every pro-evolution biology teacher or lecturer on the planet, a category that includes people on this board. Please play nice.

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Granny Magda
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Message 98 of 147 (446915)
01-07-2008 2:56 PM
Reply to: Message 83 by TheDarin
01-07-2008 12:43 PM


Re: The Belief Stops Here
FYI, my love, I didn't respond to what NWR said in message 63, because;
a) I didn't read message 63 in its original context. I was responding purely to what you said in message 76.
b) I agree with what NWR said in the bit you quoted, and, having now read the whole of message 63, I agree with that as well.
There is no need to take umbrage and leave. No-one on this board is out to get you, or is interested in making you look a fool. Most are here because they feel that those on the other side of the debate (whichever side that may be) are operating under a misapprehension, and they want help create understanding by sharing and debating the evidence. Don't take it personally, because what you have said about your motivations makes me think that you are here for much the same reason. Few punches are pulled here. Get used to it.
If you decide to stick around, you might start by answering something more related to the question from the OP; what would it take to convince you of evolution?

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