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Old 03-04-2006, 07:08 PM   #117
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Originally Posted by FlamesFanInEdm
Ok Ill try to debate a bit. First off though, Id be interested in knowing which creation theory you suscribe to. I find it impossible to believe that the surroundings, earth, and universe we live in is an accident, a product of chance. A look at things around us, for example, gravity, indicate to me the incredible intelligence and design that was required for the earth to function the way it does. According to http://www.answersingenesis.org/crea...i3/gravity.asp ,


The force F between two masses m1 and m2, when separated by a distance r, can be written as F = (G m1 m2)/r 2
Where G is the gravitational constant, first measured by Henry Cavendish in 1798.1
This equation shows that gravity decreases as the separation distance, r, between two objects becomes large but never quite reaches zero.
The inverse-square nature of this equation is intriguing. After all, there is no essential reason why gravity should behave in this way. In a chance, evolving universe, some random exponent like r1.97 or r2.3 would seem much more likely. However, precise measurements have shown an exact exponent out to at least 5 decimal places, 2.00000. As one researcher put it, this result seems ‘just a little too neat.’2 We may conclude that the gravity force shows precise, created design. Actually, if the exponent deviated just slightly from exactly 2, planet orbits and the entire universe would become unstable.



This is science supporting intelligent design. Theres more at that link too.

The statement that science disproves creation is commonly thrown about by athiests, I dont know if you believe that but although it may disprove a literal interpretation of Genesis 1, I dont think it disproves intelligent design by a Creater. Many influential scientists from the past put their faith in creation (Francis Bacon, Johann Kepler, Blaise Pascal, John Dalton ... all people Ive heard about during high school).


Heres a link for more, I dont know if everything here is good stuff, but I think these atleast raise alot of interesting questions regarding design.
http://www.answersingenesis.org/home...faq/design.asp

Im not here to set out to prove a specific religion, I just think that intelligent design makes it hard to believe in no God.

I know this is shortcutting things...but weve had this discussion quite a few times. I refer you to a few posts where a number of us had some great philisophical discussions. Heres some links to the battle lines...feel free to bring em back with your comments attached.

The Priest

The Faith Poll

When Faith is Shaken

Museum for Creationists

Christian Schools

Shrek 2

Cartoons and Muslims
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