cipher@mmm.UUCP (Andre Guirard) (10/20/87)
In article <257@ddsw1.UUCP> dino@ddsw1.UUCP (Laura Watson) writes: > the [Bible] verse which says something like: "The earth was >without form and void" could be *equally* *as* *well* translated >from the original Hebrew as "The earth became a waste and a desolation." >This comes right before the bit about the world being created in 6 days >and nights, implying that God *RE*created the world in 6 days and nights >after wiping out an older failed model. Everybody knows the earth is >older than 5248 years. Ms. Watson seems to be implying that the Earth was laid waste 5,248 years ago. If Ms. Watson doesn't have any scientific evidence to support this conclusion, I suggest she go and sulk in the corner. I'm sorry that science has left Ms. Watson behind, but I wish she would quit trying to drag others back with her. >People who believe in evolution don't keep up with creationism. This is because we know better than to waste our time on it. However, lest Ms. Watson accuse me of being closed-minded, I will state that I welcome any argument she has to put forth that is based on _scientific_ principles. The requirements are: - Quotes and references only from generally recognized scientific sources. The Holy Bible is therefore excluded. Data from experiments you conduct yourself is allowed. - Any theory proposed must be testable. I.e., if it is false there must be a way to prove that it's false. In addition, the theory must pass such tests as are put to it. - Assertions made without supporting evidence are not allowed. Evidence must come from sources as mentioned above. - For the theory to gain acceptance, it must make better predictions (more often correct) than the old accepted theory, or make equally good predictions but be much simpler. I am well aware that Ms. Watson will think these requirements unfair, but I don't see why she feels that so-called "creation science" should be the only theory exempt from them. -- /''`\ DISCLAIMER: Ideas should not be Andre Guirard ([]-[]) held responsible for the ihnp4!mmm!cipher \ o / people who believe in them. Ombro de Sro. Ed. `-'