The Bible & Science: The Ultimate Power Couple

[Excited Penguin]

Would've been impressive if this was published in a peer reviewed journal instead of as just a book.

Yeah, 'cause the author appears to need that given his lack of credentials. 

(Emphasis.)

Credentials don't mean shit in science.

[athrock]

I think one would have to read the book to find out.  However his first claim, that the bible and science both support absolute truth is a big snooze.  It reminds me of Muslim attempts to claim scientific miracles in the koran by retrofitting vague language onto modern scientific conceptions.

Jormungandr-

I'm going to be signing off for a few weeks, but before I go, I would like to publicly apologize to you.

In another thread, you called me a "squirrely little fuck". I lazily responded by mimicking this and calling you an "ignorant little bitch".

This was wrong for me to do, and I'm sorry. In fact, your posts are usually challenging and enjoyable for that reason. I wish the other gals in this forum had even half your reasoning skills.

Best wishes.

[ignoramus]

Anybody who needs to put "amazing truths" on a cover is telling lots and lots of fibbies.....
But why not! He knows that his intended market will believe whatever they read anyway without putting too much thought into it.

Ka-Ching!

[GrandizerII]

Would've been impressive if this was published in a peer reviewed journal instead of as just a book.

Yeah, 'cause the author appears to need that given his lack of credentials. 

It doesn't really matter if he's even the top scientist in every scientific field in the world. If his findings as expressed in the book cannot be published in a scientific peer-reviewed journal, then perhaps we should remain in doubt.

[Ravenshire]

Would've been impressive if this was published in a peer reviewed journal instead of as just a book.

Yeah, 'cause the author appears to need that given his lack of credentials. 

It's his credentials that make it essential that he follow review procedures if he wants anyone who has even a layman's understanding of science to ever take his bullshit seriously. He understands the procedures and why they're in place. Going around them is a huge red flag that screams "My book is bullshit!"

[Ravenshire]

I'm going to be signing off for a few weeks

You're not planning on returning?

[Nay_Sayer]

Quite the opposite in fact.

Don't worry op, FSM will show you the light soon enough. RAmen

[robvalue]

The problem is, anyone can just open up the bible.

"Let's see here... What?! This is garbage! What the hell is a firmament?"

[Alex K]

Would've been impressive if this was published in a peer reviewed journal instead of as just a book.

Yeah, 'cause the author appears to need that given his lack of credentials. 

That's not how it works, rocky. That's not how science works, or humans for that matter. Way better credentialed people than this guy write wrong stuff all the time even when their judgment is not clouded by faith, and ideally their peers spot the mistakes. You wouldn't believe the horseshit I have heard Nobel laureates say, while watching other Nobel laureates roll their eyes at them. So, what do credentials mean if the Gods of science disagree, Euthyphro?

[LadyForCamus]

I came across this announcement, and I thought it might be worth passing on for those who are interested:



Dr. Michael Guillen’s newest book "Amazing Truths: How Science and the Bible Agree" (HarperCollins) will be released on February 9, 2016.

Born in East Los Angeles, he earned his BS from UCLA and his MS and PhD from Cornell University in physics, mathematics and astronomy.

For 8 years he was an award-winning physics instructor at Harvard University. For 14 years he was the Emmy-award-winning science correspondent for ABC News, appearing regularly on "Good Morning America," "20/20," "Nightline," and "World News Tonight."

He has written a preview article here:  http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2016/02/0...cmp=hphz04

Ugh...you don't give it up do you?