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To: Ira_Louvin
"Yes did see where Behe said according to his definition Astrology was a scientific theory on the same accord as intelligent design. I guess that means that neither are correct."

Confused again Ira? I know this is difficult for you to understand. Maybe you should stop guessing?

Here's what Behe actually said, "And let me explain under my definition of the word “theory,” it is — a sense of the word “theory” does not include the theory being true, it means a proposition based on physical evidence to explain some facts by logical inferences. There have been many theories throughout the history of science which looked good at the time which further progress has shown to be incorrect. Nonetheless, we can’t go back and say that because they were incorrect they were not theories."

136 posted on 09/11/2009 6:27:46 AM PDT by GourmetDan (Eccl 10:2 - The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.)
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To: GourmetDan

You seem to be overlooking that fact that I provided a link to that very statement you are quoting.

I am not trying to hide any thing. However Behe did say that he did consider Astrology to be a scientific theory according to his watered down definition.

According to the definition used by the world wide scientific community neither Astrology nor intelligent design meet the requirements to be considered as a scientific theory. That is what that entire line of questioning showed.

I respectfully suggest that it not I who have the problem with reading comprehension, but the i.d. supporters who are grasping at straws to support their untenable position.


248 posted on 09/11/2009 12:15:20 PM PDT by Ira_Louvin (Go tell them people lost in sin, They need not fear the works of men.)
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