(April 26, 2014 at 5:30 pm)Revelation777 Wrote: So because I believe in Intelligent Design I'm an imbecile? Then President Obama is one too I guess.
No, you're an imbecile because you don't critically analyze your beliefs, ignore and avoid all evidence that is contrary to your worldview, and believe that an ancient book is correct, even if all current knowledge and understanding shows it's wrong.
So, you see, Rev, you're not an imbecile for believing in intelligent design. You're an imbecile because of the traits that lead you to believe in intelligent design.
Even if the open windows of science at first make us shiver after the cozy indoor warmth of traditional humanizing myths, in the end the fresh air brings vigor, and the great spaces have a splendor of their own - Bertrand Russell