Intelligent Design Theory

[jcrawford]

Originally posted by UTEOTW:
So tell me, how can I tell if a new mutation exhibits intelligence or not?

It is logically self-evident that the genetic information transmitted by sexual reproduction must follow intelligently designed natural laws, and that mutations (whether beneficial or harmful) must of necessity be the result of intelligently designed informational processes which account for a species successful adaptation and survival or not.

If evolution is not an intelligently designed and logical natural process how can anyone logically comprehend it intelligently?

 

[UTEOTW]

The same way we can comprehend gravity or light or chemistry. None of these are intelligent. But they do follow natural laws that we can understand.

If you wish to asert that they are actually intelligent, then you have the burden of proof to show that this is so. All we seem to get are empty assertions and word games.

 

[jcrawford]

Originally posted by UTEOTW:
The same way we can comprehend gravity or light or chemistry. None of these are intelligent. But they do follow natural laws that we can understand.

Well, there you go! Natural laws are intelligent laws, aren't they? Gravity, light and chemical reactions follow naturally designed intelligent laws.

What more evidence do you want for the intelligent design and behavior of man and the universe?

 

[The Galatian]

You've assumed what you intend to prove, karl.

How about some evidence?

 

[jcrawford]

Originally posted by The Galatian:
You've assumed what you intend to prove, karl.

How about some evidence?

All theoretical conclusions are based on the "assumed" premises about the so-called "evidence" or "facts."

It's called circular reasoning or "the tautological imperative" and is the inevitable consequence of our logical faculties.

In other words, one gets what one deserves.

 

[The Galatian]

So how do you think it is that people change their minds when they see new evidence?

Should be impossible, in your belief system.

But it happens. Show us some evidence.

 

[jcrawford]

Originally posted by The Galatian:
So how do you think it is that people change their minds when they see new evidence?

Should be impossible, in your belief system.

But it happens. Show us some evidence.

People change their minds by simply changing their premises. Not always easy to do but not too difficult to comprehend.

 

[The Galatian]

No, people change their minds on evidence. You may not be willing to accept it, but they do.

There might be other reasons, but for science, evidence is what counts. The major scientific revolutions have all come about by evidence.

Can you think of a counter-example?

 

[jcrawford]

Originally posted by The Galatian:
No, people change their minds on evidence. You may not be willing to accept it, but they do.

There might be other reasons, but for science, evidence is what counts. The major scientific revolutions have all come about by evidence.

Can you think of a counter-example?

While it is true that some evidence is capable and may be responsible for changing our premises, it is an utter maxim that we must begin with the premise of innocence until "proven" guilty. This is where the "evidence" is introduced in order to change our premises. If the "evidence" is insufficient or possibly circumstantial then our original premise may remain unchanged due to the fact that the "evidence" is unacceptable.

So whether we accept one set of evidences against another is up to us. And the public jury is still out on evolution.

How's that for a good example?

 

[The Galatian]

No evidence,karl? Come back when you have some.

 

[jcrawford]

Originally posted by The Galatian:
No evidence,karl? Come back when you have some.

Who's Karl? You or me?

 

[billwald]

"Any selective process in nature based on the laws of natural physics must of necessity be an intelligent and orderly logical procedure in order for human beings to rationally comprehend it."

Assumes facts not in evidence. Evolution is a random process because in sexual reproduction DNA is randomly mixed. Some mixes survive long enough to pass on their DNA to the next generation and others don't. It isn't any complicated big deal.

Some may be confusing Lysenko biology & social Darwinism with the natural random process.