No Intelligence Allowed
As I'm getting healthier, I have found a nearly complete absence of intelligent conversation in my life. I don't like this at all, and I feel I'm getting dumber by the day from not using my brain.
Last night, however, I spoke with a young woman about science and religion, and it was quite exciting for me to actually have a somewhat intelligent conversation. We didn't get deep into any issue, but it was nice seeing that someone else has similar interests as I do.
I mentioned in the conversation that I believe in intelligent design, and while she was gracious and respectful in her reaction, I thought perhaps she would choke on the Coke she was drinking. That is usually the reaction I get. In any case, virtually every one I have ever met believes in macro-evolution (A.K.A from the goo to you via the zoo) because they have always been taught it is true, but hasn't ever evaluated any evidence for or against it. If the person hasn't investigated whether it is a true scientific theory, then it is only an indoctrinated dogma. But these same people rail against religious dogma (as they should) and say everything needs to be proven for them to believe it.
The next time you meet someone talking about evolution, ask them if they know of any evidence for it. They will probably try to confuse the issue by citing evidence of micro-evolution (variations within species—which does have evidence for it and everyone believes in), and saying the same applies for macro-evolution (variations between species). The point that I'm trying to make is that there is almost a complete lack of evidence for macro-evolution—only a few disputed fossils.
You might ask then why do so many scientists believe in evolution. In general, the belief is held for philosophical reasons and not scientific ones. In my view, evolution (as well as intelligent design) should not be taught in the scientific classroom. Instead, they should be taught in a philosophy class. But as it is right now, intelligent design is hardly being discussed anywhere, especially on the college campus. As Ben Stein would say, in these places, there is "No Intelligence Allowed."
Last night, however, I spoke with a young woman about science and religion, and it was quite exciting for me to actually have a somewhat intelligent conversation. We didn't get deep into any issue, but it was nice seeing that someone else has similar interests as I do.
I mentioned in the conversation that I believe in intelligent design, and while she was gracious and respectful in her reaction, I thought perhaps she would choke on the Coke she was drinking. That is usually the reaction I get. In any case, virtually every one I have ever met believes in macro-evolution (A.K.A from the goo to you via the zoo) because they have always been taught it is true, but hasn't ever evaluated any evidence for or against it. If the person hasn't investigated whether it is a true scientific theory, then it is only an indoctrinated dogma. But these same people rail against religious dogma (as they should) and say everything needs to be proven for them to believe it.
The next time you meet someone talking about evolution, ask them if they know of any evidence for it. They will probably try to confuse the issue by citing evidence of micro-evolution (variations within species—which does have evidence for it and everyone believes in), and saying the same applies for macro-evolution (variations between species). The point that I'm trying to make is that there is almost a complete lack of evidence for macro-evolution—only a few disputed fossils.
You might ask then why do so many scientists believe in evolution. In general, the belief is held for philosophical reasons and not scientific ones. In my view, evolution (as well as intelligent design) should not be taught in the scientific classroom. Instead, they should be taught in a philosophy class. But as it is right now, intelligent design is hardly being discussed anywhere, especially on the college campus. As Ben Stein would say, in these places, there is "No Intelligence Allowed."
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