Re: [asa] Random and design

Perhaps the problem is that 'struggle for existence' is such a poor
description of evolutionary theory. In fact, altruism and reciprocal
altruism seem to be 'strategies' that arise 'naturally' under
evolutionary scenarios.

My position: Expect reciprocal altruism and a real threat of
punishment to those who do not abide by the rules. In other words,
people are basically good until they have shown through their actions
that they cannot and should not be trusted.

Pim

On Nov 24, 2006, at 2:28 PM, Gregory Arago wrote:

> Correct me if I'm wrong Pim, but your own biblical philosophy seems
> to profess that 'everything evolves,' and thus draws no logical
> limit around the process philosophy of evolution. Kataphatic and
> apophatic theology aside, the notion of intra-specific competition
> and struggle for life/existence would seem to suggest an 'expect
> the worst' strategy also. Wouldn't it?
> g.a.
>
> Pim van Meurs <pimvanmeurs@yahoo.com> wrote:
> If we should expect the worst from eachother, how can anyone
> consequently take anyone seriously. Even your statement that many
> people 'mean well' seem to end up undermine your own position.
> I believe that the Bible offers much better philosophies than this.
>

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Received on Fri Nov 24 17:42:08 2006