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03-14-2012, 01:09 AM
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journeyman
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
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Originally Posted by VeeDDzz`
Thanks.
Do you believe that evolution is a myth because there is insufficient evidence to support it?
Or because the arguments or logic driving the theory are incorrect?
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ALTER2EGO -to- VEEDDZZ:
I believe evolution is a myth for two reasons:
1. I believe the Bible's account at Genesis because I find the Bible to be a trustworthy source, and the Genesis account doesn't make room for evolution theory. The Bible contains almost 2,000 accurately fulfilled prophesies--many of which have been confirmed by archeology and secular history (meaning history that's independent of the Bible). The accurate fulfillment of those prophesies is evidence that the Bible was written under inspiration of Jehovah. Therefore, I have good reason to trust what the Bible says.
2. There is no physical evidence that proves evolution ever occurred. The fact that the word "evolution" is chained to the word "theory"--more than 150 years after Charles Darwin published his book Origin of Species--is quite telling.
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03-14-2012, 01:21 AM
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journeyman
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
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Originally Posted by Turn Prophet
Yet you're attacking evolutionary theory from a scientific perspective? Riiiiiiiight.
If the Biblical account is true, there are serious flaws with not only Evolutionary Biology, but also the rest of Biology (the theory of genetics as currently understood is simply nonsensical if evolution is false), Geology (Plate Tectonics alone should give you fits), Paleontology (the fossil record, even apart from evolution), Cosmology (the expanding universe, stellar fusion, the age of the universe), Anthropology (the development of primates and the human species), Archaeology (the presence of "civilization" that predates the Biblical Eden), Physics (radioactive decay), and History.
You'd better start working on those fields and forget about evolution for now.
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ALTER2EGO -to- TURN PROPHET:
That's exactly what I'm doing. I'm using real science to expose the outright deception in macroevolution THEORY (not fact). I'm using scientific FACT against what amounts to science FICTION.
My point is that the scientific evidence DOES NOT support the theory of macroevolution.
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03-14-2012, 01:30 AM
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veteran
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
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Originally Posted by Alter2Ego
ALTER2EGO -to- TURN PROPHET:
That's exactly what I'm doing. I'm using real science to expose the outright deception in macroevolution [B]THEORY (not fact)[/B]. I'm using scientific FACT against what amounts to science FICTION.
My point is that the scientific evidence DOES NOT support the theory of macroevolution.
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How can you expect people to take you seriously when you misunderstand terminology that would be understood by a grade schooler?
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03-14-2012, 01:31 AM
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old hand
Join Date: May 2011
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
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Originally Posted by Alter2Ego
ALTER2EGO -to- VEEDDZZ:
I believe evolution is a myth for two reasons:
1. I believe the Bible's account at Genesis because I find the Bible to be a trustworthy source, and the Genesis account doesn't make room for evolution theory. The Bible contains almost 2,000 accurately fulfilled prophesies--many of which have been confirmed by archeology and secular history (meaning history that's independent of the Bible). The accurate fulfillment of those prophesies is evidence that the Bible was written under inspiration of Jehovah. Therefore, I have good reason to trust what the Bible says.
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What do you think of all the fulfilled prophecies as predicted by other religious texts, such as that of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists etc.? Why believe the Bible specifically, when there's so many other religious texts (some with almost equal amount of followers) that have had similar prophecies come true? Aren't they equally likely to be inspired by a God that you know little to nothing about?
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Originally Posted by Alter2Ego
2. There is no physical evidence that proves evolution ever occurred. The fact that the word "evolution" is chained to the word "theory"--more than 150 years after Charles Darwin published his book Origin of Species--is quite telling.[/COLOR]
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You don't believe in hard-science evidence like the irrefutable evidence for evolution that comes from the field of genetics, physiology and biochemistry (molecular variance patterns, DNA sequencing etc.)? How about the evidence for evolution that comes from the study of geographical distribution (of species), or the evidence for evolution that comes from computation and mathematical iteration? or the evidence that comes from paleontology, comparative anatomy, and all the various disciplines within biology?
You don't believe the evidence coming from any of these fields of science or the people that have dedicated their entire lives studying them? Do you truly believe that all the scientists working in these highly complex fields are misguided? I don't think you do.
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03-14-2012, 02:38 AM
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journeyman
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
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Originally Posted by VeeDDzz`
What do you think of all the fulfilled prophecies as predicted by other religious texts, such as that of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists etc.? Why believe the Bible specifically, when there's so many other religious texts (some with almost equal amount of followers) that have had similar prophecies come true? Aren't they equally likely to be inspired by a God that you know little to nothing about?
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ALTER2EGO -to- VEEDDZZ:
The Jews read the same Hebrew portion of the Bible that's in the Judeo Christian Bible. In the Judeo-Christian Bible, the Hebrew portion of the Bible is referred to as the "Old Testament." In other words, all of the prophesies that are in the Jewish Bible are in the Judeo-Christian Bible. However, because the Jews reject Jesus Christ and Christianity, their Bible does not have the New Testament, which also contains other prophecies.
The Islamic Koran copied many stories and Biblical characters from the Hebrew portion of the Judeo-Christian Bible. Here is a partial list of characters from the Judeo/Christian Bible that were COPIED into the Islamic Quran. Keep in mind that the Quran was written at least 600 years AFTER the Judeo/Christian Bible.
Abraham, Adam, Cain, David, Elijah, Enoch, Ezra, Gabriel, Gog (Gen 10:2; Ezek 38), Goliath, Isaac, Ishmael, Jacob, Job, Jonah, Lot, Magog (Gen 10:2; Ezek 38), Moses, Noah, Saul, Solomon
Buddhism is a philosophy that does not involve the worship of any god whatsoever. In other words, Buddhism evolves around the ideologies of Buddha who was a real man. Their bible amounts to philosophical ideas. So unless you can tell me which "prophesies" are contained in what amounts to personal philosophies, I don't have a clue what you're talking about.
http://www.exoticindiaart.com/book/d...-bible-IDI023/
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03-14-2012, 02:50 AM
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journeyman
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
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Originally Posted by VeeDDzz`
You don't believe in hard-science evidence like the irrefutable evidence for evolution that comes from the field of genetics, physiology and biochemistry (molecular variance patterns, DNA sequencing etc.)? How about the evidence for evolution that comes from the study of geographical distribution (of species), or the evidence for evolution that comes from computation and mathematical iteration? or the evidence that comes from paleontology, comparative anatomy, and all the various disciplines within biology?
You don't believe the evidence coming from any of these fields of science or the people that have dedicated their entire lives studying them? Do you truly believe that all the scientists working in these highly complex fields are misguided? I don't think you do.
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ALTER2EGO:
I suggest you go back and read all of my posts in this thread, and then come back and tell me which "irrefutable evidence" you're referring to. I'm actually using scientific evidence to debunk the evolution THEORY (not fact). I quoted several pro-evolution scientists in this thread who came right out and admitted that the fossils do not provide any evidence for macroevolution, because the fossils contain nothing but gaps.
How are you going to collect "variance patterns, DNA sequencing," etc. from animals whose soft tissues no longer exist? In other words all that stuff they dream up in the pro-evolution scientific community--about genetics and physiology--is nothing but speculations and opinions.
The only thing that has survived the thousands of years in the ground are fossilized bones. And none of the fossils of one "species" or type of animal can be linked to that of an entirely different type of creature. That's what the paleontologists have all had to admit—including those that are pro-evolution.
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Originally Posted by VeeDDzz`
You don't believe the evidence coming from any of these fields of science or the people that have dedicated their entire lives studying them? Do you truly believe that all the scientists working in these highly complex fields are misguided? I don't think you do.
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ALTER2EGO:
You're making out as if everybody in the scientific community agrees with the evolution myth.
FYI: There are scientists on both sides of the issue. The scientists that are in delusion continue to insist that all animals, humans, and living things that have ever existed had A SINGLE ANCESTOR. Mind you, they have no physical evidence of this. They then proceed to use trick-phrases such as "microevolution" when all they're talking about is variations of the exact same species of animal, and "species transitions" which likewise refers to variations of the same species of animal.
Meanwhile, the fossils (bones of long dead animals) shows only gaps—meaning no connection from one type or species of animal to another, such as a squirrel evolving into a bat or a whale evolving into a bear (macroevolution). Those were actual Charles Darwin claims that have been debunked by gaps in the fossils.
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03-14-2012, 03:32 AM
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veteran
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Kelowna BC
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
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Originally Posted by Alter2Ego
ALTER2EGO -to- WEATHERHEAD:
Your response is the typical self-opinionated response of someone who doesn't want to face the music. I've read books and papers on the evolution theory and know exactly where I'm coming from.
You complained that I quoted from John Morris Ph.D., an engineer, in your initial response. I directed you to my OP in which I quoted from two different school textbooks that agree with what the "engineer" said. I also posted a response to you in which I quoted from a total of three different textbooks and gave you the definition of "microevolution" and "macroevolution" from all three books. All three textbooks are in agreement with what the "engineer" said.
Since you clearly are unable to overcome what's written in all three textbooks, you've reverted back to your earlier complaint that John Morris is merely an engineer--despite the fact that what he said is confirmed by the three school textbooks.
Your ploy is very familiar. Been there and done that too many times. I've debated evolutionists at other websites who do exactly what you're now doing. When presented with evidence they can't overcome (the three text books I gave you), they start running back to earlier rebuttals that have already been overcome. When it isn't that, they're claiming—like you're doing now: "you don't understand evolution theory."
I don't have time to waste playing "cat and mouse." Since that's where you've decided to go with this, the conversation between us is over.
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There never was a conversation between us. Just me pointing out to you that you keep referencing some YEC engineer, pawning him off as if his opinion matters in the slightest. Then you gave some basic definitions, that apparently you didn't understand. You can keep telling yourself that you understand the TOE, but its blatantly obviously you dont have the first clue.
The other day two JWs came into my work and wanted to talk to me etc. We ended up having a 45 min discussion ( I was bored, sue me). Its hilarious how their evolution denial is almost verbatim how this thread has gone.
First step: Quote some creationist
Second step: State that "evolutionists" don't agree on all the principles of the theory, and that science is "man's best guess".
Third step: Completely misunderstand the difference between the colloquial usage of the word theory, and the scientific usage. Hint: claiming that TOE is "only a theory" is a good thing.
Fourth step: Agree that there has been observed "micro evolution" but will deny to the bitter end the usage of the word evolution. Adaptation was their word choice.
Fifth step: Refusal to look at any sort of info talking about observed speciation.
Sixth step: Get mad and start claiming that the TOE doesnt explain how life started on earth furthering display of ignorance.
Seventh step: Tell me that I don't like the idea of there being a God and that I just want to do whatever I want when I want. Proceeding to storm out the door.
So far ITT we are at step 5. Not too long now and we should be hearing about how Atheists are all horrible, and science is "man's best guess".
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03-14-2012, 04:11 AM
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banned
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Hiding from Mat "Slasher" Sklansky
Posts: 12,373
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
I would never say Atheists are all horrible.
Heinous seems to be a better fit.
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03-14-2012, 06:00 AM
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Carpal \'Tunnel
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
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Originally Posted by Stu Pidasso
I would never say Atheists are all horrible.
Heinous seems to be a better fit.
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I'm partial to abhorrent.
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03-14-2012, 09:02 AM
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journeyman
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 213
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
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Originally Posted by Alter2Ego
ALTER2EGO -to- TURN PROPHET:
That's exactly what I'm doing. I'm using real science to expose the outright deception in macroevolution THEORY (not fact). I'm using scientific FACT against what amounts to science FICTION.
My point is that the scientific evidence DOES NOT support the theory of macroevolution.
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not sure why i'm even trying again, but here goes
actually the scientific evidence (at least the evidence that i truly understand and study, and not something that i heard or was told), does support "macroevolution" (really a unneeded term). i don't think it proves it (few scientists i talk to actually says it does), but the evidence is consistent with it. so consistent that we are as sure about speciation through evolution as we are that snow in las vegas will melt.
what people can't show is evidence that evolution didn't occur. what they do is claim "gap in the fossil record". absence of evidence is not evidence of absence (so you are not using science to refute evolution).
Last edited by Polycomb; 03-14-2012 at 09:07 AM.
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03-14-2012, 09:13 AM
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journeyman
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
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Originally Posted by Alter2Ego
How are you going to collect "variance patterns, DNA sequencing," etc. from animals whose soft tissues no longer exist? In other words all that stuff they dream up in the pro-evolution scientific community--about genetics and physiology--is nothing but speculations and opinions.
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http://www.nature.com/nature/journal...ture07446.html
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03-14-2012, 04:37 PM
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old hand
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
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03-14-2012, 04:56 PM
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journeyman
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 380
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
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Originally Posted by Polycomb
not sure why i'm even trying again, but here goes
actually the scientific evidence (at least the evidence that i truly understand and study, and not something that i heard or was told), does support "macroevolution" (really a unneeded term). i don't think it proves it (few scientists i talk to actually says it does), but the evidence is consistent with it. so consistent that we are as sure about speciation through evolution as we are that snow in las vegas will melt.
what people can't show is evidence that evolution didn't occur. what they do is claim "gap in the fossil record". absence of evidence is not evidence of absence (so you are not using science to refute evolution).
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Absence of evidence = MYTH.
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03-14-2012, 05:00 PM
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journeyman
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
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Originally Posted by Polycomb
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I don't do links. If you want to make a point, quote verbatim a few sentences from your source that are in support of your position. Also identify your source by providing name of scientific paper, name of author, and page number where you quoted from. Links should only be provided in case the other person wants to confirm your quotation.
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03-14-2012, 06:52 PM
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old hand
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Tdot
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Re: Darwin's Macro-Evolution: Why Unscientific?
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Originally Posted by Alter2Ego
How are you going to collect "variance patterns, DNA sequencing," etc. from animals whose soft tissues no longer exist? In other words all that stuff they dream up in the pro-evolution scientific community--about genetics and physiology--is nothing but speculations and opinions.
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Originally Posted by Alter2Ego
I don't do links. If you want to make a point, quote verbatim a few sentences from your source that are in support of your position. Also identify your source by providing name of scientific paper, name of author, and page number where you quoted from. Links should only be provided in case the other person wants to confirm your quotation.
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"Whereas many ancient-DNA studies have used bone samples, in 2007 we showed that DNA with fewer damage-induced substitutions can be extracted from hair shafts collected from permafrost remains. Moreover, use of hair permits a highly efficient decontamination protocol that leaves the keratin-encased endogenous DNA unharmed...Hair shafts are thus suitable for sequencing ancient nuclear DNA."
Nature 456, 387-390 (20 November 2008)
http://www.nature.com/nature/journal...ture07446.html
You're welcome.
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