(August 10, 2017 at 12:01 pm)Thumpalumpacus Wrote:(August 10, 2017 at 10:50 am)rjh4 is back Wrote: And how do we know whether any natural mechanisms would possibly work if we cannot show that those mechanism actually happen (repeatability)?
Why is it you do not hold your god to this same standard? Why should I entertain your "hypothesis" for a moment when you cannot even show that your god did it once, much less repeat it?
Also, I'm wondering how much you know about the historical sciences. Repeatability is not a requirement of a science, necessarily. Do you deny geology? Well, earthquakes and tectonic drift aren't repeatable. By this logic you should deny it its due respect. Ditto with astronomy.
I do not try to prove God scientifically and said it could not be done. Nor am I responsible for demonstrating that God did what He said He did.
Relative to historical sciences, I certainly understand there is a distinction to be made between the practical use of science (computers, drugs, etc.) and historical sciences. And I realize that any differences we would have probably would fall into the historical sciences area. I also agree with you that repeatability is not necessarily a requirement and your example is a good point. Clearly those are cases where the size and vastness cannot be repeated in the lab. That being said, if someone says that life can come from non-life via naturalistic mechanisms, I think it is fair to say "Well then show me that your mechanism works as you say." or provide a good explanation as to why it would be impossible to do in a lab. Now I am not talking about needing stars to form certain chemicals. Start with the chemicals in the lab and show it works.
You seem to be so skeptical of everything non-science, but pretty accepting of anything science puts forth. Why not be just as skeptical of some scientist who says that they have come up with a possible mechanism for producing life from non-life, unless they show it can be done or come up with some appropriate excuse, e.g., like your astronomy/geology example?