We have two options--one scientific and one religious--that equally explain the observation of a designed universe. The so-called scientific argument is sustained simply by a bald assertion that nature did it and not by evidence that God could not have done it. However, the design claim that I am making can be further substantiated by other evidence for the existence of God. When push comes to shove, if you are rational, it is more reasonable for you to adopt the conscious design explanation--the God claim. Most people are not going to do that because it is not scientific.
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We have two options--one scientific and one religious--that both explain the observation of a universe. The so-called religious argument is sustained simply by a bald assertion that Goddidit and not by evidence that nature could not have done it. However, the science claim that I am making can be further substantiated by other evidence for the existence of evolution, abiogenesis, geology, biology, physics, cosmology, astronomy and a few others. When push comes to shove, if you are irrational, it is more reasonable for you to adopt the conscious design explanation--the God claim. Most people are not going to do that because it is not scientific.
It's been said before, but it clearly needs to be said again: evolution does not disprove religion. It also should also be said that the bible does not prove religion nor does it disprove evolution. The fact that evolution can be observed to take place gives it credence, however - unlike the creation story in the bible.
"We have two options--one scientific and one religious--that equally explain the observation of a designed universe."
The two are not mutually exclusive. The ToE does not exclude God, just fails to mention him.
Let me try to put this in terms you'll understand: A pathetically illogical attempt at passing off religion as science doesn't actually make it science, any more than putting on a crude plastic Halloween mask makes you a real Power Ranger. Sorry about that, especially the latter.
@Fundie Idiot
We have two options--one scientific and one religious--that equally explain the observation of a designed universe. The so-called scientific argument is sustained simply by a bald assertion that nature did it and not by evidence that God could not have done it.
You have no idea what science is. Science is not trying to disprove God, science is trying to explain the universe, no matter how it came to be the way it is. Science says nothing about God. Of course, since science has turned up a lot of naturalistic explainations and has not found any evidence for God, there's no reason to believe in a god. Of course, you still haven't established what would constitute evidence for god, short of him coming down himself. Either way, until there is some evidence for god, all we have is your bald assertion and an ancient book of myths.
@Fundie NutjobHowever, the design claim that I am making can be further substantiated by other evidence for the existence of God.
If the Christian god, then the Bible. This is valid, so if there is evidence for the Christian god, there is evidence for the Bible story. I see you claim to have evidence for the Christian god. I'd love to hear it.
@Fundie MoronWhen push comes to shove, if you are rational, it is more reasonable for you to adopt the conscious design explanation--the God claim.
Oh, come on! This is pathetic! You claim you have evidence, and your "evidence" is a claim that it's more rational to believe in God. Your "evidence" is another claim that you have evidence! I should also tell you that claiming "My position is the only rational one" at the very beginning is a form of poisoning the well; don't do it.
@Fundie LoonyMost people are not going to do that because it is not scientific.
If only! Sadly, most people in this country are brainwashed into believing the BuyBull, even when it contradicts itself! I've got to move to Sweden.
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