Intelligent Design and Creationism/Evolution Controversy

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'Intelligent Design' (ID) is a new form of creationism that emerged after legal decisions in the 1980s hampered the inclusion of 'creation science' in the public school curriculum. In the 20 years since ID appeared, there has been no evidence of it being used to solve problems in biology. Although the scientific/scholarly part of ID has been a failure, the 'cultural renewal' part of ID has been a success, as supporters of ID seek 'restoration' of a theistic sensibility in American culture to replace what they consider an overemphasis on secularism.

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Uploaded: February 26, 2008 at 12:49 pm
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bonangusacdc (December 1, 2008 at 2:57 pm)
It's not a debate.

Evolution is supported by scientific facts and logical conjecture based on overwhelming observable evidence.

Creationism is 'God Did It'!

Hope that helps!
gadzometer (November 28, 2008 at 7:48 am)
Are there any neutral parties willing to host a debate on creation vs evolution? Does anyone know of a good video or web page that takes an unbiased approach to both sides of the argument. I personally think faith is the same thing as a Hypothesis. There is only one truth and we are logical human beings (apparently) so maybe the answer lies in an honest discussion between both groups. Obviously I don't know enough about the subject but I would like to know where we came from.
randypagan (November 27, 2008 at 11:00 am)
ID fails every test given it. EVERY one. Evolution passes EVERY test given it for 150 years. There is so much we do everyday that tests the theory of evolution in hospitals,viral labs and our everyday technology.

ID proponents are not trying to introduce a scientific theory. they are just there to sow doubt and bring people to the lord. google "the wedge document" its a true document that outlines the plan written by christians.

scientists have no prob with being proven wrong.
randypagan (November 26, 2008 at 6:57 pm)
LMAO!! next time just post "I have never read anything over a 3rd grade science book!"

Your willful ignorance to not even do any real research makes your side look stupid and uninformed.

if you want to help intelligent design, stop talking about it.trust me.

you are the one that has never studied science and formed your opinion from someone who doesnt care if they are wrong or even lying because they beleive end result will bring people to the lord.theories are higher than laws genius.
naroinar (November 25, 2008 at 8:29 pm)
Science is for school, religion is for Church
whovian1971 (November 20, 2008 at 12:40 am)
"merely some retard that doesn't know what the hell the difference between theory and law is "

That's a pretty good description of yourself! Theories don't become laws, they DESCRIBE THEM! Your level of scientific literacy is very low.
chaosrunner33 (November 19, 2008 at 7:33 pm)
i mean lets be obvious when thomas jefferson tried to separate church and state the political attacks drawn upon him by his adversaries saying such things like " if you vote for jefferson the soil of america will be dark with blood" or something similar so we shouldn't backtrack but we also shouldn't say a theory is fact because BOTH take FAITH to believe
jtyranus (November 23, 2008 at 12:11 am)
"but we also shouldn't say a theory is fact because BOTH take FAITH to believe"

a common mistake made by the science illiterate, you conflate the laymans usage of theory with scientific theory.

do you doubt the theory of gravity, atomic theory, germ theory, or theory of relativity?
randypagan (November 26, 2008 at 7:02 pm)
"shouldn't say a theory is fact because BOTH take FAITH to believe "

Wrong, theories take testing,peer review and evidence. it requires no FAITH. EVER.

creationism needs nothing but faith. has nothing but faith. NEVER will have evidence. has been tested for about 100 years by science and has FAILED EVERY SINGLE TEST THAT HAS EVER BEEN GIVEN IT.

evolution passes tests every single day in hospitals,viral labs, and biology labs EVERY SINGLE DAY.Call a natural history museum and go c evidence
mentalvelcro (November 26, 2008 at 11:30 pm)
Randy (this is a sincere question) I thought God was but one of many possibilities that ID implicates. Without God, given we know so little about how life began, isn't ID as legitimate an option to consider as anything else we could consider about something we know almost nothing about? Isn't it worth consideration given we know nothing? I have NO religious or God agenda... but it appears that people are debating alot but with little terms of reference... what's your take on this?