>>This of course is the hallmark of an untestable hypothesis. <<
I agree. But Christians often act as if we can criticise science for their
lack of knowledge and use that lack of knowledge in support of our
position.(and I am not directing this at you, cause I know you far too well
to think this applies to you, Art) My point is that lack of knowledge is
just that--lack of knowledge.It can not support any position.
Art wrote:
>> I don't think
either model is in theory untestable, but certainly evolutionists have more
explaining to do, and this is a case in point. It maskes sense for a
creator to do things in an organized, systematic way.<<
Why must God be organized or act in an organized manner? It does not say that
is one of God's characteristics in my Bible that I am aware of. (But then I
am not a theologian). Occasionally, some people find a small bit of
intelligent design in the things I do. But I am a very disorganized
individual. My offices at work and home are terribly messy. My thought
processes are not very organized. Yet once in a while I can produce some
object which appears designed.
Is your attribution of an organized lifestyle to God, merely the attribution
of what we find desirable to that which we know is perfect?
Art wrote:
>> Freedom of choice is the greatest issue in the controversy. God will
until the final die is cast, preserve freedom to believe or to doubt His
word. I can love a God like that. But it does complicate being a
scientist!<<
I don't think the situation of a scientist who is a christian could be
expressed better.
glenn