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[Frieza_Prexus]

Originally Posted by Archalen [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

90 pages later and approximately zero minds were changed.

I find it interesting that the debate has focused solely on the science for the last while. The majority of Christian resistance to evolution stems from issues with Biblical hermeneutics, not scientific issues.

If you're looking to persuade as opposed to humiliate, I'd suggest you start with something along the lines of Humani generis from Pius XII. I'm not Catholic, but I like a lot of the surrounding literature. (Warning: Southern denominations will often reply to papal literature with buckshot.)

[leewong]

I dont think that is the purpose of the thread but who knows who is reading this thread and what they are thinking. Sure, the people posting here havent been swayed but they arent fence sitting like some that claim to be "spiritual" and such. I didnt come to theis thread to change a die hard creationists mind. I came here to counter their bullshit.

[Archalen]

Originally Posted by Dior [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

No one tries to change minds with these threads. The threads are made to entertain the posters.

I really think it has more to do with maintenance of fragile identity/ ego. Also, I think it is "entertaining" in the same way that engaging in an addiction (like smoking) is "fun;" kind of a maladaptive way of relating to the world. Same rule applies to me.

[Dior]

Originally Posted by Archalen [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I really think it has more to do with maintenance of fragile identity/ ego. Also, I think it is "entertaining" in the same way that engaging in an addiction (like smoking) is "fun;" kind of a maladaptive way of relating to the world. Same rule applies to me.

Probably the best post in the thread.

[G13]

Originally Posted by Archalen [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I really think it has more to do with maintenance of fragile identity/ ego. Also, I think it is "entertaining" in the same way that engaging in an addiction (like smoking) is "fun;" kind of a maladaptive way of relating to the world. Same rule applies to me.

Or Evolution is a hoax

There is Truth and there is Untruth

[G13]

Originally Posted by Dior [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Probably the best post in the thread.

You're not helping him

[G13]

Originally Posted by leewong [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Except, DNA can fuse but letters cannot. DNA has random mutations that are selected by environmental pressures. I see no accounting for either here.

Random mutations are destructive

They don't create legible genetic code

This has already been explained to you simpleton

[Dior]

Originally Posted by G13 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You're not helping him

In four words, you succinctly summarized the thread. Good job!

[Estolcles]

Originally Posted by Frieza_Prexus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

(Warning: Southern denominations will often reply to papal literature with buckshot.)

*gets the shotgun out and ready*

[KagatobLuvsAnimu]

Originally Posted by G13 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Random mutations are destructive

They don't create legible genetic code

This has already been explained to you simpleton

Next you'll tell the class that hairless cats are a hoax.