Re: Antony Flew shifts his position due to scientific evidence

In a message dated 12/15/2004 1:39:01 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Phillip Jones" <pcjones5@comcast.net> writes:

>When I submitted this post, it was intended to bring attention to how famed atheistic proponent Antony Flew had interpreted scientific research in such a way that it led him down a path of reason in the direction of a Creator.
Next time I wish to post such an article, I'll refrain from including the link, and instead will post only content from the article that meets the on-topic criteria. A bit laborious, but given the fact that some on this list cannot resist the temptation to extract off-topic inclusionary material and/or engage in questionable behavior, I will do so with any future journalistic material.

When I joined this mailing list, I thought this would bring me into an academic realm where scholarly dialogue occurred in a professional manner and covered content that is intriguing, thought-provoking, and above the pop-culture level. In part, this list has done exactly what I expected. But it comes at a price: we must suffer through belittling, condescending, and emotional responses that tend to take personal attacks to a new low. There is nothing wrong with feeling passionate about a viewpoint, but we must separate our emotions from our intellect when discussing academic level
topics. We must evaluate our submissions to this list to ensure that we are on-topic.

If it is beyond your ability to control your hostilities and to behave in a mature fashion that distinguishes you as a thinker, then maybe you should reconsider your value on this list and do the best thing for this community:
leave.

I support Terry's suggestion of creating a sub-list for off-topic discussions. The use of a Yahoo! Group is preferrable due primarily to ease of use and personal preference settings.

-Phil

From the Flew article:
Flew told The Associated Press that his current ideas had some similarity with those of U.S. “intelligent design” theorists, who see evidence for a guiding force in the construction of the universe. He accepts Darwinian evolution but doubts that it can explain the ultimate origins of life.

rich comments:
I'm sorry Phil, in my haste to defend myself, I didn't reply to the above. I've been to the ISCID forums and their science is questionable at best. Darwinian evolution cannot explain the origins of life, I agree, but does explain the Bible. I have been trying to get that point across but people keep calling me names. I post with references, while others don't. I'm on the evolutionarypsychology list on yahoo, the ancientbiblehistory list, the ancientbiblestudy list, have been on the now defunct h-antisemitism list at michigan state.

I would join Terry's open list if he created one on yahoo if that's what it takes to be able to speak the truth without being called names.
rich faussette
Received on Wed, 15 Dec 2004 08:37:14 -0500