Originally Posted by Russ
Deadend

It seems we may have a standoff in this discussion. Ironically, in my world view, it's not that important anyway, as I have no problem with an old Earth.
We only have a standoff because you refuse to provide evidence for your assertions so I am placed in the position of continually asking for it. Hard to make progress that way.

Quote
My position for an old Earth.
http://urlbam.com/ha/M0020
Your position assumes the Bible is true which you cannot show. By your own standards you cannot be ethical and make that claim.

Quote
My contention is (and always has been) with this belief:

Natural processes form highly-complex, symmetrical, sexual (separate organisms having perfectly compatible reproductive systems), self-reproducing machines given lots of time.

My position is that natural processes (chemical binding rules, etc.) are woefully insufficient to build these kinds of things.
Sorry! Off Topic!!

A faith that connot survive collision with the truth is not worth many regrets. -- Arthur C. Clarke