i intend for this to be one of a series of bite-sized ops on the evidence for evolution.. introduction to dna genes are sequences of dna made up of words (codons) each of which are three letters (bases) long.
there are only four letters in the genetic alphabet (acg&t) each word or codon is the recipe for one amino acid.
there are 20 different amino acids in living organisms.
Such a ‘definition’ preemptively excludes creation as a possible scientific explanation.
Not at all. If science had failed to find a naturalistic answer then the possibility would remain that god-did-it.
But in the case of finding an explanation for the complexity and diversity of life the results are already in. Unguided evolution is a fact.
If you want to hang on to a personal belief that god used evolution to make the world then carry on but it adds nothing to our knowledge of reality.
i intend for this to be one of a series of bite-sized ops on the evidence for evolution.. introduction to dna genes are sequences of dna made up of words (codons) each of which are three letters (bases) long.
there are only four letters in the genetic alphabet (acg&t) each word or codon is the recipe for one amino acid.
there are 20 different amino acids in living organisms.
To both, ‘science’ is the search for “naturalistic” explanation
YES!
How could a scientist possibly seek a supernatural one?
'God-did-it, let's go to the pub'.
The most committed christians who work in every field of science seek naturalistic answers. It is this approach that dragged us out of the Dark Ages and transformed the world.
Feel free to join us.
anyone got a spare £75 million, for a good cause?.
go to the uk charity commission accounts for watchtower bible and tract society of great britain: http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/showcharity/registerofcharities/documentlist.aspx?registeredcharitynumber=1077961&subsidiarynumber=0&doctype=accountlist
now download the accounts for 2017. see page.4 (signed by robert li on p.7, april 2018) .
The Charity Commission is a toothless organisation. It has little power and rarely uses it.
i just had a thought of clarity regarding the jw explanation for this doctrine.
they explain that satan challenged god regarding his right to rule.
god failed to prove his right to rule.
Clearly, Jesus was in two places at the same time
It's difficult to tell the difference between a genuine xtian apologist and a spoof.
i just had a thought of clarity regarding the jw explanation for this doctrine.
they explain that satan challenged god regarding his right to rule.
god failed to prove his right to rule.
Perry - What are you on about? I am working from the christian definition of god and judging him by his OWN standards: not my standards.
Christianity is not only objectively wrong, it is internally contradictory and it is there that I make my stand.
i just had a thought of clarity regarding the jw explanation for this doctrine.
they explain that satan challenged god regarding his right to rule.
god failed to prove his right to rule.
SBF - I have no interest in going round this again.
Jesus revealed god to be love, defined as care for others.
The facts prove otherwise.
Find somebody else who will indulge your PoMo bullshit where words have no meaning.
i just had a thought of clarity regarding the jw explanation for this doctrine.
they explain that satan challenged god regarding his right to rule.
god failed to prove his right to rule.
Genuine objective morality is only possible by first omitting gods from the discussion.
Theology has no moral or ethical system, only a collection of arbitrary and capricious diktats.
i just had a thought of clarity regarding the jw explanation for this doctrine.
they explain that satan challenged god regarding his right to rule.
god failed to prove his right to rule.
If God defines what is good, then on what grounds can we judge him? - SBF
We judge him by his own revelation.
i just had a thought of clarity regarding the jw explanation for this doctrine.
they explain that satan challenged god regarding his right to rule.
god failed to prove his right to rule.
Venus - It's hilarious that you use the hiddenness of god as evidence for god.
The logical contortions of apologists knows no bounds.
i intend for this to be one of a series of bite-sized ops on the evidence for evolution.. introduction to dna genes are sequences of dna made up of words (codons) each of which are three letters (bases) long.
there are only four letters in the genetic alphabet (acg&t) each word or codon is the recipe for one amino acid.
there are 20 different amino acids in living organisms.
Hooby - Did you understand my answer about the difference between ontological and methodological naturalism?
This is the key to your misunderstanding.
Hundreds of years ago EVERYBODY was a creationist. Despite their tendency to take refuge in supernatural answers whenever they got stuck progress was made.
Newton made some brilliant advances in understanding physics but because he couldn't work out why all the planets move on the same plane he declared it was the miraculous work of god. Now we know how planets are formed his supernatural answer is believed by nobody because it is no longer necessary.
What you are advocating is a god-of-the-gaps. He is not needed in any way to explain the complexity and diversity of living things.
