Originally Posted by
sycld
Well do you have "blind faith" in quantum mechanics, in gravity, in relativity?
You have to question ALL of these theories and listen to the ALL the alternatives. Otherwise, you have "blind faith" too.
And why is it only evolution vs. creationism? Why don't we consider the other dozens and dozens of other alternative theories out there too?
What attitude should I have towards evolution? Why the hell should I believe in intelligent design being at all possible when the ONLY ARGUMENTS THAT I HAVE EVER HEARD IN SUPPORT OF ID ARE ARGUMENTS AGAINST EVOLUTION?
That's the thing: there is no positive empirical evidence that supports ID. None.
You're right about one thing here: everyone who supports creationism isn't a fundamentalist Christian. They are also Muslims, Jews, etc. They all have an agenda whose origins are from a religious viewpoint and not a scientific one.
So here's why I believe in evolution:
1) I might not have a huge knowledge of biology, but I have an intimate knowledge of how science, in general, works.
2) Evolution is supported by the vast majority of biologists. It is the one theory that can explain empirical evidence, the fossil record, etc.
3) Yes, evolution may very well be wrong. But their is not a single theory out there that experts tell us can explain empirical evidence or give a coherent narrative in light of empirical evidence.
4) It's patently obvious that most, if not all, of the arguments put forth by creationists are THOSE THAT REFUTE EVOLUTION, not arguments that show how creationism fits empirical evidence better than evolution.
Finally, I don't give a shit that you know more than I do. The fact is that everything you know was in classroom instruction. So why can't I say that your education in biology wasn't merely indoctrination?
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