Re: Gradual Morphological Change

Jim Bell (70672.1241@compuserve.com)
05 Jun 95 11:32:56 EDT

Glenn was "struck" by an "inconsistency" which, unfortunately, he manufactured
for himself. I am thus undoubtedly unable to disabuse him of it, as I am his
touching faith in the evolutionary scenario.

In truth, I merely cited Glenn's own acknowledgement that micro-level and
macro-level change are distinct, then pointed out that the latter is
probelematic as admitted by two staunch evolutionists. I quoted them verbatim.

When faced with this "natural selection," I shall have to select these two
experts (among others) who, at least, quote others honestly and define the
issues fairly.

Next: The existence of stratomorphic intermediates are less problematic for
creation theory than evolutionary theory. Quoting Kurt on this point was not
Wise. See his entire section in "The Creation Hypothesis" (Chapter 6).

Next: I have seen computer simulations before. I've read "The Blind
Watchmaker." I've had computer cowboy friends wax eloquent about them. But I
still fail to see how bytes in boxes are in any way similar to genes in
nature, and how the numerous assumptions inherent in any simulation program
make them useful for determining what actually happens in the real world,
where things not only do not run smoothly, they are actually hostile.

A good rule of thumb for living in the cyber-info age: Don't fall in love with
your own programs. Love is blind.

Jim Bell