Hi Linda, just read your post . I am obviously not nearly as educated as yourself, jill, Russ etc, so for me? as a layperson in this, it's something I have been doing from home. So I am not ultra familiar with the indepth terminologies. But I am familiar with the creation view after most of my life was evolution.

I think science does not have to exclude those who are not necessarily educated as much in this field, one can still gain some understanding from reading and videos/debates. So far from making me an authority on the subject, it does give me the right to voice my opinions and challenge the beliefs based on what is familiar to me to argue with.

I am not sure what your education is as far as science goes? Let me know. I'm interested.

Linda, I would like to direct you to a scientist that believes in intelligent design who has been an evolutionist. I have some in mind, but want to chat with my father who is more familiar than I am with them and one that is very good, not antagonistic or unnecessarily sarcastic, but presents his views.