Re: [asa] Resolution affirming Creation and Evolution

Dick,

"Emergence" in the resolution refers to the emergence of new species over time, though I see that this could be misunderstood. Whether "no one will read it anyway" remains to be seen.

Bob

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  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Dick Fischer
  To: ASA
  Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 1:57 AM
  Subject: RE: [asa] Resolution affirming Creation and Evolution

  Hi Bob:

  Did you guys really want to say this:

  "Resolved, That the theory of evolution provides a fruitful and unifying

  scientific explanation for the emergence of life on earth ."

  I don't think you wanted to imply that evolution describes how life emerged. It describes the progression of life through time, but something has to be in place before it can evolve. Evolution involves change, it doesn't apply to an initial condition. But don't worry, probably no one will read it anyway.

  Dick Fischer

  Dick Fischer, Genesis Proclaimed Association

  Finding Harmony in Bible, Science, and History

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Received on Thu Jun 22 06:07:53 2006