I think Doug has stated this well. But perhaps it understates the challenge presented by evolution -- if science can explain so much, then what is left? It also understates the challenge to the Biblical literalists -- if evolution is correct, then the Biblical story is wrong. If the Biblical story is wrong in any detail, it is all suspect. If it is suspect, then what? This is the line I've heard not only from young-earther creationists, but also from those who accept the geological and astronomical data and information and see in the Biblical creation stories another sort of truth or perhaps allegorical truth. To them, evolution challenges even that remaining confidence. I understand the all or nothing viewpoint -- though I reject it. Just read Prof. Rick Duncan's recent sig for this attitude. Steve On Nov 23, 2005, at 4:34 PM, Douglas Laycock wrote:
-- Prof. Steven D. Jamar vox: 202-806-8017 Howard University School of Law fax: 202-806-8567 2900 Van Ness Street NW mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC 20008 http://www.law.howard.edu/faculty/pages/jamar/ "If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest." Benjamin Franklin |
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