Detecting design or intent in nature

[Foxaèr]

I will however note that the proof of Aquinas remains untouched.

http://www.atheistnexus.org/profiles/blo...pologetics

St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274 AD) wrote a specific series of works in Summa Theologica where he attempted to use logic alone to prove the existence of god. He came up with five arguments, or 'ways', that he felt could logically lead to that one conclusion. Of course, like all god claims, there is no evidence to support the claims, and his arguments have all been thoroughly debunked as containing serious logical flaws and presuppositions.

And yet modern apologists, either knowingly or simply through parallel thinking, use the same arguments to this day as if they are completely bullet-proof.

Next will be a detailed deconstruction of the 'Five Ways'. Each section starts with the translated arguments followed then by the refutations specific to the premises and conclusions made. These refutations are highly useful in many arguments with theists given the similarities of theist arguments to these ancient ideas. (refer to the above link to see how they are refuted)

Another link:
http://www.vorpal.us/2007/10/the-five-wa...dead-ends/

The Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas are all Dead Ends