tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12487611.post4522549896463194418..comments2023-07-01T05:31:58.501-06:00Comments on Signs of insanity: Vast ignoranceJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10876775111703252840noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12487611.post-2554161535606003602009-05-31T10:12:13.180-06:002009-05-31T10:12:13.180-06:00You use the word "spontaneously" incorrectly. Scie...You use the word "spontaneously" incorrectly. Scientists use spontaneity of a reaction or occurrence to mean that given enough time, it will eventually, inevitably happen with no outside trigger. Therefore, the statement that "life began spontaneously from non living matter" is true according to abiogenesis, whether or not the word "spontaneously" is included in.<br />Also, why is the statement that "everything in the universe came about by chance" not MET?Thumb Biterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17281665009835311810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12487611.post-88534732466770395882008-08-24T15:56:00.000-06:002008-08-24T15:56:00.000-06:00Yeah, I know. I call "appearance of age" the "lyi...Yeah, I know. I call "appearance of age" the "lying god gambit" myself. But at least it makes it clear that their beliefs have no scientific basis and cannot be made to have one.Qalmleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131154882107531113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12487611.post-68036900238999633272008-08-24T13:16:00.000-06:002008-08-24T13:16:00.000-06:00Jackie - the numbered points were items from the "...Jackie - <BR/><BR/>the numbered points were items from the "comparison table", <I>Microcosm</I> is on my reading list, but I have read Sean Carroll's <I>Endless Forms Most Beautiful</I>, another excellent book on evo-devo.<BR/><BR/>Qalmlea - <BR/><BR/>I suspect their leader's don't believe in much other than money. This site in particular, though, I can't really tell. The "appearance of age" argument is easily mocked with Last-Tuesdayism. And they can't stick with it because they want the cachet that comes with apparent scientific validity, to better draw in the gullible.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10876775111703252840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12487611.post-77487738039429258252008-08-24T08:35:00.000-06:002008-08-24T08:35:00.000-06:00The problem is precisely that there are people who...The problem is precisely that there are people who believe this garbage. It's hard to tell if the ones doing most of the spewing believe it or not, but the ones who listen to them do. <BR/><BR/>And I would have no problem with them if they'd just stick with the ol' appearance of age trope (thus admitting there is no science in their beliefs). Then they might as well learn how their 'god' made the world 'appear', and hence learn all about how everything 'appears' to have evolved. I'm sure they've already got more than enough doublethink in them to deal with <EM>that</EM>.Qalmleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131154882107531113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12487611.post-48245416663012414122008-08-24T07:07:00.000-06:002008-08-24T07:07:00.000-06:00lol. Yes, though I tire quickly of creobot lies, t...lol. Yes, though I tire quickly of creobot lies, too. How much of this crap do you think the author believes? Do they really think it's OK to lie as long as it's lying for Jesus? Or do you think they don't really believe in god, they're just doing it for money/publicity?<BR/><BR/>Were the numbered points quotes, too? It's unclear without the block quote.<BR/><BR/>OT: did I tell you I read Carl Zimmer's <I>Microcosm</I>? Excellent book, I highly recommend it. I also read Shubin's <I>Your Inner Fish</I> - not quite as good as <I>Microcosm</I>, but still well worth the read for all you'll learn about evo devo and evolution.Jachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01622919505576895393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12487611.post-86729717474660620882008-08-23T22:34:00.000-06:002008-08-23T22:34:00.000-06:00Hey Jackie,Does this make up for my last post?Hey Jackie,<BR/><BR/>Does this make up for my last post?Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10876775111703252840noreply@blogger.com