Scientists create synthetic life.

[The_Flying_Skeptic]

are you drunk dude?

If you want to have a serious discussion, don't post stupid comments. I'm not discussing semantics with you any further.

wow... this is serious. this is probably one of the greatest achievements in biology in a long time, even having theological implications, and you think the semantics aren't important? If you can't admit the confusion that may be caused by not clarifying the difference between partially synthetic and entirely synthetic life, you are the one being stupid.

already, atheists on this thread have made misleading exaggerations on how this new information may be used: 'now i can answer that pesky question: have your scientists created life?' 'God = man' We need to prepare ourselves for the reality creationists will learn: they have not created life and as Tiberius agrees with me - the experiment has little to nothing to do with abiogenesis.

@Tiberius, are you trying to 'pick a fight' with me? seems that from the get go you've been trying to not be on the same page as me when we are mostly on the same page. I wasn't trying to insult you because I like you and what you've created here. People have disagreements here all the time, and they even insult one another. Just take a look at the 'objectifying women' thread. I know we aren't best buds or anything but we have been acquaintances for a long time and I hope my not being a part of the podcast (although i'm sure you found someone to replace me who is probably even doing a better job than i would have) or my disagreements with other people won't stop us from being capable of agreeing with each other on something when we know we are on the same page. this does not mean that i think you should suddenly agree with me on anything, but I hope I've at least lightened up the mood between us.