If a creationist posts there, I usually answer. It does seem to be the case at the moment that there are three evolutionists on that forum, and one creationist. I'd rather be talking to more people, yes. I don't enjoy talking to just one opponent in a debate, when all that opponent is able to do is call people names and ignore evidence put forward while giving none of his own. Good on him for stubbornly persisting in those evasion tactics, eh? I think he came here in the first place looking for support from creationists, because the evolutionists on EvC had shown him time and time again that he was talking nonsense, and he thought he could get away from them here.
The reason there are not more creationists there is because of the ongoing circular arguments, unpleasant behaviours, false accusations, putting words in people's mouths and also the time aspect (for me). it's like doing assignments sometimes on there. It has constantly provoked me to anger and eventually I found myself becoming insulting and constantly on the defense on there (which I feel was often provoked) and I realised it was time to go.
If CTD wishes to continue on there? all power to him. One example is here already, you accuse him of calling people names, when he has not done so. He has responded no more offensively than the rest of you. And he has often been provoked with arrogant toned posts and veiled insults (and sometimes not so veiled) which none of you ever admit to doing, but you constantly accuse others.
Still maintaining that the only pure faith is that which denies scientific evidence in favour of a literal interpretation of the Bible? Or do I misunderstand you? What about the theistic evolutionists in the world?
To believe in a creator being who designed the universe does not conflict with science and why should it? I see the evidence of design all through nature....and I believe science is the manner to which God gives man to come to further knowledge (of His design also). Just because there are "theistic evolutionists" Linda, does not make evolution a fact and nor does it mean that I ought to believe in it, because there are some Christians who do. What you believe to be factual and what I believe to be factual are obviously polar opposites and what I see as pointing to design, you see as pointing to evolution. That's fine, I'm not here to force you to believe my view at all. I'm here to enjoy sharing with others about the bible and part of that is geneis (creation).
Finally, I get the impression that some people are not reading what I've written here. It's difficult to have a proper discussion when all the points I've brought up so far seem to have disappeared into the ether as far as anyone is concerned. But back to the point -- I'll have a look at previoous posts here, make some comments, and presumably have done with it for now. Anyone who would like to talk evolution and creationism is welcome to join the forum.
Not really Linda, I'm trying to avoid engaging in ongoing debates, but failing miserably right now as I type this. I feel that it's been done to death on the other forum and it's about to start here all over again. Others are free to engage you and bring up each point and debate it if they want. It's unfortunate, but as Jeanie said, yes I am headstrong. That's my nature, wish I could change it and be a little more like Lynn, Abishag and Russ. How I would love to be able to treat everybody with respect and a gentle spirit and sometimes I try, but inevitably, it flies out the window.
Thanks for the invitation to join the other forum, and perhaps more will. I hope some creationists who have as much passion as you do, will do so. It's a pity CTD is doing the battling on his own. I feel personally that I have let him down in a way, but I put my health and other aspects of my life first and certainly the evolution/creation forum can too easily take over and put a knot in my gut at the sametime. No thanks.
