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May 5, 2024, 1:45 pm UTC    
April 19, 2005 05:19PM
> But for reasons of practicality we have to start from the basis that what our senses
> are telling us is generally what is real.

>>Senses are primarily receivers of information/data and are not necessarily equal in all >>beings even within the same race...Like, for example, some people are color blind, >>etc...

Precisely.

> After this, we can base arguments on what can be seen, smelt, felt, heard, and if what
> is observed is confirmed beyond reasonable doubt, then it is a fact.

>>Say what!? Facts need to be demonstratable, re-produceable and verifiable...

This is covered by the phrase "Beyond Reasonable Doubt", just as it is in a court room.

> A scientific theory is a suggested conclusion based on a logical deduction derived from
> observed facts.

>>Indeed, and many theories do use reverse twisted logic, cirluar logic and no reason at >>all (like the assumption of randomness!)...

The mechanism of random changes taking place in DNA is fairly well understood.

> The generally accepted theory at any time is the simplest theory that can explain all
> observed phenomena.

>>I agree with that...

Good.

> This is why Darwin is accepted as the current working theory, and why Creationism
> isn't a scientific theory, let alone a current working hypothesis.

>>This is a boggus argument at best! For example, I don't accept either!!!

You can't just disagree! you have to provide a reason, otherwise accept it.

>>Just because religious creationism isn't a scientific theory and, therefore, could be >>wrong does not mean that Darwinian evolution is automatically right!!!

I agree. I never said that.

>>This is what is wrong with your logic. Essentially, you use reverse twisted logic in >>most of your arguments!!!

"This" is wrong with my logic? What is? Something I never said is wrong with my logic???

Dave L





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