Re: Developmental Evolutionary Biology

Bill Hamilton (whamilto@mich.com)
Tue, 9 Apr 1996 05:12:53 -0400

Steve writes

>But if you and Terry insist, like Loyola's Jesuits, in baptising me
>at sword-point as an "evolutionist", then you will find me a most
>troublesome and recalcitrant "convert"! :-)

Oh come on, Steve. How could you become more troublesome than you already
are? :-)
>
>And it will also then show how vacuous and meaningless is the term
>"evolution"! :-)

You don't need to. Walter ReMine is currently trying to do that in his book.
One at a time is quite enough.

>I will in future remind you every time you object to
>my creationism, that I am, according to you both, a fellow
>"evolutionist".

And I will remind you that you are deviating from statements you have made
previously. The point is that whether purpose or randomness drove a
process is not necessarily discernable using the methods of science.

>I think in the end you will find my creationist views
>too indigestible, and you will expel me from your august company! :-)

Well, I'd rather argue with you than with most creationists. In any case,
I'm not sure what "august company" you're identifying me with. A while ago
you told me I couldn't be an evolutionist because I insist that God's
sovereign will is driving any evolution that may occur. Just tell me how to
conduct an investigation for the purpose of determining whether randomness
or purpose drives evolution and I'll keep quiet (if I'm satisfied with your
methodology. Heh, heh :-)

Lost in evolutionary/creationist/? limbo...

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