Pim: Or is the argument limited to our form of life ?
WilliamL Obviously, since the argument is for Intelligent Design, the Intelligent Designer
exists as a form of life. Ross is dealing with science, not science fiction when he
speaks of constants.
Which is his problem. Without including all possible life forms not just ours, his analysis is horrible flawed.
Willaim: These are measurable, not speculative -- a known carbon-based
life, not a speculative silicon-based life.
Which is his problem yet to understand the 'probabilities' you need to know about these.
WilliamL It seems that if you are going to appeal
that others recognize other possible forms of life might exist, then life based upon
pure spirit should be included. Since God needs no physical constants for his
existence, you should consider the possibility of His existence.
The appeal is based on logic, without understanding what other life forms are possible one cannot determine the probabilities of life evolving.
God needs nothing for his existence(sic) just faith.