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http://www.uncommondescent.com/index.php/archives/1417#comment-52135
| Quote | 2. Denyse - I think your post is interesting but it is basically a polemic (and I’m not entirely sure what your point is). Firstly, what’s so wrong with some evolutionists forming a committee to promote further education of their opinions? It’s a fairly common thing to do in academic circles and is just a way of organizing people into action. Sure “committees” do have negative connatations but in some settings they actually are very effective. Besides, I’m sure that the Discovery Institute also has various committees too and I don’t think anybody sees anything so wrong with this?
As to the two interesting analyses, I was hoping to see some actual criticism of the science of evolution, but these analyses seem more political in comment. As to evolutionists using the ‘design’ word, I don’t think that in of itself means anything - I suspect it is more of an indication of the weakness of language and that as human beings we tend to view the world in very anthropic ways. I work in information technology and we do this all the time — e.g., the system “created” a new file, “the system won’t talk to us” etc. Should evolutionists be more careful of their language - absolutely, but the occassional use of the ‘design’ word should not get IDers all in a titter.
Finally, just because the American public has not “accepted” evolution after 125 years I think is besides the point. The real issue at hand to be considered is “is evolution good science” and “is there sufficient reason to consider evolution is a theory” (and I use this word in its proper sense, not the popular sense. Peer review does not extend to the general populace.
Comment by timcol — August 8, 2006 @ 10:15 am
3. Diegopig: Reach chapters 1 and 2 of THE DESIGN INFERENCE. Also, for my scholarly work, as opposed to cultural commentary, look at www.designinference.com
Diegopig & Timcol: You’re both out of here.
Comment by William Dembski — August 8, 2006 @ 12:14 pm |
The Diegopig comment isn't even there anymore, and timcol isn't rude in his disagreement. Dembski just doesn't like dissent.
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