RE: Argument #1: Transitional Fossils
April 24, 2014 at 6:31 pm
(This post was last modified: April 24, 2014 at 6:39 pm by Simon Moon.)
(April 24, 2014 at 6:09 pm)Revelation777 Wrote: 1. I present an argument and it is ok for everyone to quote any source they want. I use AIG and I get lambasted.
Yes, because it is provable that AIG lies, misinterprets evidence, ignores other evidence, quote mines, and other dishonest tactics.
Quote:3. I use quotes from Darwin and other scientists and I'm quote mining and called a liar.
Yes, because you used partial quotes by Darwin and other scientists that, given the rest of the quote, do not show what creationists believe they do.
Quote:4. I share my beliefs and I'm called a nut and a ignoramus
When it comes to YEC, yes, because not a single field of science, nor any of the demonstrable evidence supports YEC claims.
Quote:6. One of your atheist buddies tears me down and they get kudos and high fives
If you don't want to get torn down for your reality denying beliefs, get better beliefs that map closer to reality.
Sometimes (not with you, I'm afraid) ridicule is a viable method to get people to see how ridiculous some of their beliefs are. Obviously, demonstrable evidence isn't working with you.
You'd believe if you just opened your heart" is a terrible argument for religion. It's basically saying, "If you bias yourself enough, you can convince yourself that this is true." If religion were true, people wouldn't need faith to believe it -- it would be supported by good evidence.
