[mrjesse]

So would you say then that your statement “None of the major proponents of intelligent design deny common descent” is not true as stated? I’m well aware that some proponents of ID also believe in common descent of all life — but your statement is that none of the major proponents of ID deny common descent of all life — but I think AIG has got to be one of the major ones and they obviously do deny common descent of all life.

Also, as to Behe, I tried to find whether he believes in total common descent (all life forms related by common descent) but couldn’t (in my admittedly quick search.) But you seem more familiar with him, could you perhaps be so kind as to show me how you came to know that he does indeed support total common descent?

Gotta run.

Thanks,

-Jesse

[js1138]

...but your statement is that none of the major proponents of ID deny common descent of all life — but I think AIG has got to be one of the major ones and they obviously do deny common descent of all life.

AIG is a creationist site, not an ID site. If you look at major ID sites like Dembski's or telicthoughts you will find the majority of posters accept common descent and a multi-billion year old earth.

Here's a good discussion of common descent that discusses Behe's position, among others.