16 Nov 05
The test of any scientific theory is when a scientist who is sceptical of the findings agrees that the theorys predictions can be verified by experiment or observation.
Are there any Atheists who agree that the theory of Inteligent Design can be proven or even considered science?
Are there any non-Christians who agree with it?
If not can we not conclude that faith is required before the conclusion that there is an inteligent designer and therefore it is not a scientific theory but rather a matter of faith ?
16 Nov 05
Originally posted by twhiteheadProbably have more luck with this in the spirituality forum.
The test of any scientific theory is when a scientist who is sceptical of the findings agrees that the theorys predictions can be verified by experiment or observation.
Are there any Atheists who agree that the theory of Inteligent Design can be proven or even considered science?
Are there any non-Christians who agree with it?
If not can we not conclud ...[text shortened]... n inteligent designer and therefore it is not a scientific theory but rather a matter of faith ?
16 Nov 05
Originally posted by twhiteheadThere is nothing in the slightest intelligent about Inteligent Design. It's Creationism couched in such a way that it can infiltrate schools.
The test of any scientific theory is when a scientist who is sceptical of the findings agrees that the theorys predictions can be verified by experiment or observation.
Are there any Atheists who agree that the theory of Inteligent Design can be proven or even considered science?
Are there any non-Christians who agree with it?
If not can we not conclud ...[text shortened]... n inteligent designer and therefore it is not a scientific theory but rather a matter of faith ?
16 Nov 05
Originally posted by twhiteheadIntelligent Design is basically about the concept of 'irreduceable complexity'. That concept is a fine starting point for a scientific hypothesis, but it needs to be worked into a form in which complexity is quantifiable in some way. Then the idea that there is some quantity of complexity that could not arise spontaneously from a system of lesser complexity could be examined scientifically. Until this is done, ID remains pretty meaningless and devoid of scientific value.
The test of any scientific theory is when a scientist who is sceptical of the findings agrees that the theorys predictions can be verified by experiment or observation.
Are there any Atheists who agree that the theory of Inteligent Design can be proven or even considered science?
Are there any non-Christians who agree with it?
If not can we not conclud ...[text shortened]... n inteligent designer and therefore it is not a scientific theory but rather a matter of faith ?