Thanks, William.
Pat Barrett [log in to unmask]
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From: "william" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 12:08 AM
Subject: Reply Pat


> 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
>