iAmCaffeine wrote:I know you're joking (at least, I think you are), but we already have enough racism and bigotry here. Don't need more.

lol. There is nothing racist about Trump.

The truth hurts sometimes.

KJV literalists?
People who believe in the Bible, but specifically the King James version of the Bible, as opposed to other versions.
I believe the Bible. So do a lot of people.
I think its important to see the progression here, from "literalists" to "believe in the Bible."
The former is ...

Well, some go further than "This is the best English translation". Check out the Plymouth Brethren, and the even more extreme Exclusive Brethren. No idea how prevalent these sects are today.
Correction - I've just googled, and they now apparently believe there's a better translation, and are ...

So basically science is relative to our understandings. Sounds like an argument for God not against. Just because you don't understand God does not mean that there is no God. Just like that understanding science. Just because you don't understand it does that mean it does not exist. It sounds like ...

So basically science is relative to our understandings. Sounds like an argument for God not against. Just because you don't understand God does not mean that there is no God. Just like that understanding science. Just because you don't understand it does that mean it does not exist. It sounds like ...

Cows have snake genes. I don't think humans do -though they do have genes from other species. Look it up - horizontal gene transfer. Here' I'll make it easy for you, though it would take less than a minute to search for this https://www.britannica.com/science/horizontal-gene-transfer
There are ...

genes can change in other ways than mutation.
Take a search for "horizontal gene transfer".

The only way 'new' information arises is through mutations. You can't have evolution without mutations.
Look it up. Cows have snake genes, humans have genes from othere species.
Again, take the time to ...

Uh, that's kinda the point. One, you're forcing human logic into a system that doesn't necessarily follow human logic. Saying survival of the fittest is circular logic is irrelevant because it's a theorem used in aid of human comprehension of a natural phenomenon. It's like using probability in ...

jonesthecurl wrote:genes can change in other ways than mutation.
Take a search for "horizontal gene transfer".

The only way 'new' information arises is through mutations. You can't have evolution without mutations.

LOL.

When you can build a replica of the solar system and run experiments on it, you can verify your theories.

Empirically and scientifically.

Meh- for people who don't believe in evolution, the problem isn't a lack of intelligence, it's usually a lack of knowledge. That's why I and others recommended Dawkin's early books on the subject, and Stephen Gould is also excellent as a primer on evolutionary ideas.

Personally, I used to be quite ...

Oh no, you've caught me out.

I'll admit there're some intelligent and educated individuals who don't put stock in evolutionary theory. But Newton spent most of his life trying to turn lead into gold with alchemical solutions, so I'm not really concerned that an individual's opinion on a subject ...

Not at all, Bib. Mutations are neither negative or positive in and of themselves. Some can turn out to be advantageous to an organism- pepper moths being the classic modern day observable example. Some can be a mix of a advantages and disadvantages- sickle cell anaemia comes to mind.

Mostly ...

Can anybody explain in detail how hard matter can become a living organism. Step by step please. Unfortunately schools teach evolution without being able to prove it. The same thing for religion. Atheism and religion are Faith. Not fact. And if you're in a public place people have the right to pray ...

Can anybody explain in detail how hard matter can become a living organism. Step by step please. Unfortunately schools teach evolution without being able to prove it. The same thing for religion. Atheism and religion are Faith. Not fact. And if you're in a public place people have the right to pray ...

Can anybody explain in detail how hard matter can become a living organism. Step by step please. Unfortunately schools teach evolution without being able to prove it. The same thing for religion. Atheism and religion are Faith. Not fact. And if you're in a public place people have the right to pray ...

Learn to separate facts from political opinions. Fake = political opinion.

Global Warming in the view of deniers is political opinion turned into facts. They fail to examine and/or understand scientific facts. They want to claim political opinion as facts, when their FACTS are FAKE.

Deal with ...

So, the victim of Kavanaugh's alleged attempted rape has come forward.

WARNING: The story is disturbing:

California professor, writer of confidential Brett Kavanaugh letter, speaks out about her allegation of sexual assault

She has also provided evidence that this wasn't a last minute sabotage ...

So, the victim of Kavanaugh's alleged attempted rape has come forward.

WARNING: The story is disturbing:

California professor, writer of confidential Brett Kavanaugh letter, speaks out about her allegation of sexual assault

She has also provided evidence that this wasn't a last minute sabotage ...

Here is yet another person slowly coming to the realization that the economy is full bullshit . He describes artists and craftsman as useful and beneficial, but this is not so. If there was never another movie made, you still wouldn't be able to watch all the movies in your lifetime. Stuff can be ...

Here is yet another person slowly coming to the realization that the economy is full bullshit . He describes artists and craftsman as useful and beneficial, but this is not so. If there was never another movie made, you still wouldn't be able to watch all the movies in your lifetime. Stuff can be ...

You would be surprised at the amount of people on this site who I help understand issues of faith. People confess their sins to me, understand when I pray for them and ask me questions about the Bible and theology.

Here is some advice on how you should speak to atheists (or indeed, anyone ...

GabonX wrote:Even if God doesn't exist we should still worship him for social cohesion.

Faith triumphs over facts.

Not sure I've seen anyone advance that argument before.

Well, it certainly doesn't mean "sling mud and troll and call people names and pick fights and just be a generally unpleasant person".

You can use that one verse as an excuse for a lack of good behavior (although of course there are dozens of verses that suggest evangelism is a good thing ...

BB, why did you start this thread? Were you looking for information or were you looking for a fight? If you were looking for a fight, you will find one. I can't imagine why a Christian would go out looking for a fight though. I understand the tribalistic impulse, but perhaps you should spend some ...