Evolution or Intelligent Design or both ?

sarettah · 09-28-2005

Ok, I'm not a believer in god and have always accepted the scientific method as the pretty much ruling method of figuring the validity of stuff, so usually I am on the side of arguing evolution over GOD. (I still would..lol)

But, it occurred to me yesterday, that as we get closer and closer to creating "life" in the laboratory, is that not proof that intelligent design is possible ? If we can create life, and further, create life to certain specifications than that could have been done in the past also.

Generally, the way us skeptics debunk magic is by proving that the same effect could be accomplished in the lab without use of magic. So, isn't creating life in the lab debunking the idea that life could not have been created ?

Again, I am not a believer in some all powerful omnipotent being, but that does not rule out some other creatures starting the whole process off.

Anyway, here's what sparked the post by reminding me of last night's epiphany....

http://news.independent.co.uk/world/...icle315384.ece

School defends its decision to teach 'intelligent design'
Published: 27 September 2005

In a crucial test case, education officials in rural Pennsylvania have defended their decision to require students to learn about an alternative theory to evolution to explain the origin of life.

Lawyers for the Dover area school board argued yesterday that the decision to teach intelligent design - a theory condemned by a majority of scientists as little more than "creationism-lite" - was not an attempt to force a religious agenda but a desire for pupils to keep an open mind.

"This case is about free inquiry in education, not about a religious agenda," argued Patrick Gillen of the Thomas More Law Centre, a non-profit Christian law firm which is representing the board.

The hearing is of huge significance. The Dover school board was the first in the country to make such a ruling but many other boards are watching the outcome of this case.

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sarettah Stay Out Of The Box Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lost in the ozone Posts: 10,318	Evolution or Intelligent Design or both ? Ok, I'm not a believer in god and have always accepted the scientific method as the pretty much ruling method of figuring the validity of stuff, so usually I am on the side of arguing evolution over GOD. (I still would..lol) But, it occurred to me yesterday, that as we get closer and closer to creating "life" in the laboratory, is that not proof that intelligent design is possible ? If we can create life, and further, create life to certain specifications than that could have been done in the past also. Generally, the way us skeptics debunk magic is by proving that the same effect could be accomplished in the lab without use of magic. So, isn't creating life in the lab debunking the idea that life could not have been created ? Again, I am not a believer in some all powerful omnipotent being, but that does not rule out some other creatures starting the whole process off. Anyway, here's what sparked the post by reminding me of last night's epiphany.... http://news.independent.co.uk/world/...icle315384.ece School defends its decision to teach 'intelligent design' Published: 27 September 2005 In a crucial test case, education officials in rural Pennsylvania have defended their decision to require students to learn about an alternative theory to evolution to explain the origin of life. Lawyers for the Dover area school board argued yesterday that the decision to teach intelligent design - a theory condemned by a majority of scientists as little more than "creationism-lite" - was not an attempt to force a religious agenda but a desire for pupils to keep an open mind. "This case is about free inquiry in education, not about a religious agenda," argued Patrick Gillen of the Thomas More Law Centre, a non-profit Christian law firm which is representing the board. The hearing is of huge significance. The Dover school board was the first in the country to make such a ruling but many other boards are watching the outcome of this case. ........................................ __________________ Free Adult Webcams