>Re: johnburgeson: Re: The recent ID discussion

Eduardo G. Moros (moros@castor.wustl.edu)
Fri, 10 Oct 1997 13:07:31 -0600

John W. Burgeson wrote:
>
> George Murphy wrote, in part: " How many ID proponents would be
> satisfied if tomorrow we got a signal, a la _Contact_, saying "We seeded
> your planet 4 x 10^9 years ago? "

I'll answer him as an evolutionist would: let's wait and see.


> I guess I don't care much about an answer to that question. The reverse
> is more interesting (to me). "How many ID naysayers would change their
> position if such a signal were received?"
>
> My point is simple -- I do not see where the ID efforts necessarily have
> ANYTHING to do with the supernatural (or God).

You're strictly right if assuming the existance of other sources......but,,,,,,,,,,

> They can (and should,
> IMHO, take place with the MN principle firmly in mind. To the extent
> they do not, I am not terribly concerned -- the theologians among us will
> certainly provide sufficient counterpoints.
>
> Burgy (John W. Burgeson)
> Imago Dei (who cares where I once earned my living?)
> Regular e-mail address is Burgy@Compuserve.com
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