Re: Phillip Johnson (and Methodological Naturalism)

From: Howard J. Van Till (hvantill@chartermi.net)
Date: Thu Oct 16 2003 - 10:14:58 EDT

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    > From: SHEILA WILSON <sheila-wilson@sbcglobal.net>
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    > Howard says that glaciers and moraines are not intelligently made. Why
    > not? God is the author and finisher of our faith. God is the Creator of
    > all things - why not glaciers and moraines? Are only living things
    > intelligently made? What about our planet or our universe? God is the
    > God of the infinite and the finite, the great and the small. If He knows
    > how many hairs are on my head and I was wonderfully and fearfully
    > made, why not moraines? Even the rocks will cry out the glory of God!

    Sheila,

    I think you may have misunderstood my remark. Note that it was followed by a
    smiley face.

    > So, sorry, but your glaciers and moraines can't be intelligently
    > designed :)

    I was using the term "intelligently designed" there in the peculiar manner
    of the advocates of the ID movement. Doing so brings up exactly the question
    you raise. If you have followed the conversations on this list, you will
    know that I have very strong objections to the rhetorical strategies and
    science-like claims of the ID movement.

    Howard Van Till

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