Sadly, many atheists do not see it this way. I recently argued this on a
thread on the Internet Infidels forum and almost to a person they insisted
that what Richard Dawkins said was entirely true and that that thy wished
that that they were more outspoken atheists like him! They just did not seem
to appreciate the political problems posed by the "advocates" of evolution
going around saying that evolution supports atheism, that science shows that
the Bible is wrong, etc. Let there be more of Dawkins and Provine was their
motto.
ou can read the gory details at
http://iidb.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=58&t=000466
One point that did come out was there seems to be only one Christian
scientist speaking in favor of evolution ( Kenneth Miller). I guess I should
have reminded them that there was another Miller ( Keith) who has spoken
out, and who has even made it onto TV, like Ken did! ( They probably get
them confused. I know I once did!)
There is probably a need for more Christian scientists to join the fray.
Unfortunately, they risk be tarred as " Judases", "so- called Christians"
and "liberals" by the likes of Phillip Johnson, and as timid by such as
Dawkins, so I understand why they are reluctant.
Y
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From: asa-owner@lists.calvin.edu [mailto:asa-owner@lists.calvin.edu]On
Behalf Of Walter Hicks
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 7:49 AM
To: Michael Roberts
Cc: Shuan Rose; Asa
Subject: Re: Creationism in the UK (Utley v Dawkins)
For some time now it has been my contention that outspoken scientists
atheists give rise to an increased YEC movement. The logic is simple: If
science and evolution prove there is no God, then science must be wrong.
My belief is that Dawkins' popular teachings are simply causing
"backlash". That is why I say that the scientific community has to
muffle him. In his arrogance, he is doing great harm to science. If
there is to be a war between science and religion stirred up by people
like Dawkins, we can certain that the people supporting religion are
more numerous and will win.
It is often said that we should "clean our own house" first (meaning YEC
Christianity) but I maintain that science is our house as well and we
should try to point out to Dawkins the consequences of his teachings.
Perhaps someone could get him to take a course in Psychology 101.
IMHO
Walt
-- =================================== Walt Hicks <wallyshoes@mindspring.com>In any consistent theory, there must exist true but not provable statements. (Godel's Theorem)
You can only find the truth with logic If you have already found the truth without it. (G.K. Chesterton) ===================================
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