On 11/28/2011 11:28 PM, Pat Barrett wrote:
> William, your post displays such a profound misunderstanding of science
> that I would like to hear your explanation of your statement that there
> is something we can call "belief" regarding evolutionary theory and that
> this belief is based on faith. Given the deeply harmful effects of
> bringing religion into our political decisions, I would like to try to
> understand how you reach such understandings, the path you have followed
> to think that evolution is something someone believes in, has to have
> faith in.

1- Scientific method is composed of observation and experimentation.
(If this is not true, please let me know before I make a bigger fool of 
myself.)

2- With reference to evolution of Man, there is nothing to observe until 
someone finds the Missing Link.

3- Without evidence, we are left with the Word of blowhards/trolls in 
whom many have faith that they know whereof they speak. The result is 
belief.


4- I define religion as the word of man, who is inevitably full of ----, 
being as we are born into a world of lies. Reminds me of the definition 
of PhD - Piled higher and Deeper.
Eschew religion! I do theology, which can be tested for truth IMO with 
the scientific method. Works for me.
Not fit for discussion.

In a perfect world, everyone at the age of six would begin to learn 
Defense Against the Dark Arts. Not going to happen, as civilization 
would collapse.

William