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Who Hijacked Reality / #577 More intellectual dishonesty from the faithful on evolution..

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

 

 

Journal Entry #577

September 29th, 2011

Now the person I was having this discussion with is upset that I take these discussions and put them in my blog and yet they are aware I do this. I present the entire context of the discussion as to not show bias so people can make up their own minds. Most of the time I do not use full names but there are exceptions.  Now besides that it’s my blog go ahead and rip me apart in your own blog. The idea is to make it as interesting as I can for my readers.

What amazes me is when someone tells me something like it is true and fact on the internet as if I cannot immediately verify what they are presenting. Come on people in this day and age you better be able to back up what you say with good evidence.  

Now I am no scientist but I would hope that I have a working knowledge of the basics so when I see people try and use science to back up their faith and immediately there are flaws I realize we are going to get nowhere until they get educated so that means we are going to get nowhere.

I will let the discussion speak for itself; Now he said he would renounce god if I could prove evolution which is not hard at all but of course he is not going to do that in fact he covered his ass in his mind by calling it adaption which he agrees with.

The video I posted to start it off……..

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL1ClR9guA4

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Michael ………… OH really don’t tell me you believe in Evolution….haha next joke..!!

Gary David Currie……… Michael, with that comment I can just see the flow of the discussion and will not waste my time.

Michael………….  Is it not amazing that I am about to give you Scientific evidence to disprove Evolution….and you chicken out ..FIGURES

Michael…….But answer these questions anyway…1st) The theory on Evolution by Dawrwin was based on the study of 3 finches..the length of their Beaks…It has since then been Scientifically proven that the length of their beaks had nothing to do with …Evolution but rather adaptation..according to the amount of water in the Area…2nd) Scientific research shows that the Earth’s crust is not strong enough to last more than 10,000 years with the pressure of the oil under the surface at 32,000 lbs per square inch.. 3rd) Scientific study has confirmed that the Moon is moving away from the Earth at 50ft per annum…if this is so and the Earth is as old as the Evolutionists say it is, we would have been swamped by massive waves from the sea a long time ago…4th). Scientific research shows that Earth is in a state of gradual decline and not growing which would support the Evolution theory..now if you can prove Evolution…I will renounce God..and we are not talking ADAPTATION but Evolution….and on that i AM GOING TO GYM….speak to you later..

Gary David Currie………. Michael evolution is well established as a fact. This is a fool’s argument that I have had too many times. Let’s keep science and religion separate on this one. They are not compatible. Please keep your god it is what gives your life meaning..

Michael…………. Gary….Please tell me WHERE I have used Religion in this argument…I have used Scientific evidence, to disprove evolution…but once again..when you are in a corner you have no answers..!!

Gary David Currie…………. Ok Michael we can go there but first a few things.

What you have done is called a loaded argument you have picked a few things you see as facts in the overall discipline and asked for verification. It doesn’t work that way. Even if you were right on all accounts it will not change the vast amount of verifiable proof that supports the theory.. I will then address you questions..

Now I will talk with you but first we need to establish a few things so I know we are on the same page.

1. Please explain to me what you think evolution actually is? Often I find in these discussions that people really have no idea so I want to be clear on this.

2. Tell me what you think a theory is in the scientific world.

3. You did not directly use religion I will agree but that will be the assumption for those who disagree that evolution is true. It will go there as the only reason I have seen for people to deny it is to then be able to offer their creation story as the real answer. My bad I assumed.

4. I am not even close to being in a corner but I find that people just don’t listen to the facts here so it is usually a huge waste of my time. I don’t care if you agree but I ask that you understand before you disagree. If you are a proponent of ID I am well aware of what it is.

 

We can start here if you are willing otherwise I will be wasting my time.

Michael………. Gary…firstly a Theory is an unproven Fact…which is exactly what the theory of Evolution is…2ndly…I have only given you a few examples of Scientific fact that disproves evolution..there are many books written by many Scientists disproving Evolution…and to say that even if I was right on all accounts…well Science ends all assumption….don’t you agree..so if it is Scientifically proven, then your theory on Evolution is wrong…and my Sky daddy then exists..and lastly what are my thoughts on Evolution..its a theory..I believe in Adaptation…not evolution..!!

Gary David Currie…………. Ok Michael this is why I asked you these questions. Let’s start here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TheoryTheory  - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The English word theory was derived from a technical term in Ancient Greek philosophy. The word theoria, θεωρία, meant “a looking at, viewing, beholding”, and referring to contemplation or speculation, as opposed to action.[1] Theory is especially often contrasted to “practice” (from Greek praxis, π…

Gary David Currie………. http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistry101/a/lawtheory .htmScientific Hypothesis, Theory, Law Definitions

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Learn about the difference between a scientific law, hypothesis, and theory…Yesterday at

 

Gary David Currie …………If we cannot get past this then there is no point, Doesn’t matter what you believe it is. In the scientific world and evolution is part of science the word theory is accepted as above. A proven fact.

 

There are not many books written by scientists disproving evolution there are a few if that many..

http://www.religioustolerance.org/ev_proof.htm Why most scientists support the theory of evolution  

www.religioustolerance.org

Why most scientists support the theory of evolution and reject creation science.

Gary David Currie………. Like I said if we cannot get past this as it is the accepted science by the scientists. then we will have a problem of terminology.

Gary David Currie………… Adaption is part of evolution Scroll down you will see it but maybe you should read a bit on what evolution is first.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution#AdaptationAdaptation   – Evolution  - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Michael……….Wrong Gary….Evolution tries to disprove a Creator,,,,Adaption does not…Another small thing Science has proven is that even though the Sun is Billions of miles away….if it were 1 mile closer we would burn to death…and 1 mile further… away we would freeze to death….now surely anyone with a bit of savvy…must understand that it is impossible to be an accident…come on Gary…and there are many more things I will bring to your attention as we go along…Keep well Gary and remember…JESUS LOVES YOU

Gary David Currie …………….I see you refuse to answer any of my questions but want me to look at what you present. Ok I will refute one, of course Michael we are in the right place in the right time and this is what allows us to exist but you do realize that we have… experienced several ice ages and that things are constantly changing. This is definitely an accident as no other planet in our solar system enjoys this perfect zone at this time. It will be closer as the sun starts to burn our an run it course..

 

But here is the kicker to your question and renders it false we already move between 2,890,000 miles as a difference during the earth’s orbit as it is elliptical and we remain here, Again though this will not refute evolution only demonstrate that it is true.

 

Now you said. I will renounce God..and we are not talking ADAPTATION but Evolution….and on that i AM GOING TO GYM….speak to you later..talking ..http://geography.about.com/od/physicalgeography/a/orbitsun.htm

 

Michaels answer….. And after a quick glance through it does not in any way refute what I said about the distance…in fact it confirms that it is constant in its orbit whether being closer or further away at any particular time..

 

Gary David Currie……… Quote from Michael …>Another small thing Science has proven is that even though the Sun is Billions of miles away….if it were 1 mile closer we would burn to death…and 1 mile further… away we would freeze to death….now surely anyone… with a bit of savvy…must understand that it is impossible to be an accident…come on Gary…>

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What I posted completely disproves what you just said, Michael you told me you were someone who seeks the truth, an independent thinker but so far you have not demonstrated this. I CAN SEE NOW THAT NO MATTER WHAT I OFFER YOU IT WILL BE TWISTED IN YOUR FAVOUR IN YOUR MIND. YOU WILL NOT ACCEPT VALID SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE SO YOUR CHALLENGE IS A FARCE, COME BACK WHEN YOU ARE READY TO BE SERIOUS..

So as we can see no matter what I will say or offer when one fits the evidence into the belief and not the other way around it will not work. This is intellectual dishonesty at its finest.

Michael said just 1 mile either way and I’ll bet he had no idea that the earth was even in an elliptical orbit as he probably thought it was a perfect circle because god created it. I think I verified that it was beyond 1 mile and we are still fine.

Christian dishonesty

Seek the truth always

Gary David Currie

Who Hijacked Reality / #451 This Creation / Evolution debate is at the point where it is just dangerous to humanity.

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

 

 

Journal Entry #451

May 24th, 2011

Forget the mounds of verifiable credible evidence that supports evolution as a fact. Forget that the only evidence for creation is the bible or other holy books. Forget that people who believe in this as true also believe other silly ideas. Forget that those who follow Creation  generally have no idea what evolution actually demonstrates or how it is applied in our life let’s just concentrate on the fact that the vast majority of scientists take it as true.

http://www.religioustolerance.org/ev_proof.htm  Why almost all scientists believe in evolution:

Look if you want to believe in your god I have no power to stop you nor would I want to but at least accept that the people you trust in so many other aspects of your life, the people who have given so much to the world in the scientific field and advancements for humanity have credibility. Without their dedication to knowledge and the pursuit of science where would we be?

If you want to believe your local pastor or anyone else that says creation is true then you are a fooling yourself. The vast majority of people whom I talk with about this who believe in Creation have no idea what evolution actually is and it is vital to understand what you refute. If you think that we come from monkeys then you are ignorant. If you think this is all about humanity you are ignorant. Evolution is about how life evolved on this planet and there is such a body of evidence to back it up that to deny it is insanity at best.

This has become crazy. Teaching creation as science in school is lying to your children. To ignore the laws of the universe that science has shown us are true is insane. I am not going to sit here and try and convince you that evolution is true as the evidence is available if you are interested in reality.

It is an insult to those who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of science and knowledge to ignore what they follow as true. I don’t care what your pastor says. I realize that if you accept it as true and you follow the bible literally then you basically have proven that the bible can be wrong and this is the slippery slope you wish to avoid.

Too bad, that is the truth evolution is true and the account in he bible is just a story. Suck it up and join reality. Why would you want to consider being ignorant on something so obvious? It amazes me that people and a huge amount of people continue to ignore this fantastic fact. It explains so much and once embraced is a wonder to behold.

Who are you going to believe?

It is dangerous to have a nation that is not educated enough to accept evolution as a fact.

Be careful who you listen to, get educated before you dispute and actually follow the evidence.  I would suggest you try evolving mentally it is enlightening.

Seek the truth always

Gary David Currie

Who Hijacked Reality / #314 That’s enough of this Noah’s ark story being true.

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

 

Journal Entry # 314

January 11th, 2011

Ok I recently have been involved with discussions or debate about the validity of the flood story and Noah’s Ark being true. I am not the first one to write about this or see the fallacy it represents so I have linked sources that offer credible evidence.

If you have credible evidence that refutes what I present I would love to see it otherwise if you are a believer I will assume you go with the magic in your calculations and of course there is no ultimate way to refute magical thinking

Biblical account; http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+5%3A32-10%3A1&version=NIV

The flaws in this story as we relate them to reality are vast. The challenges in the natural world we live in make it impossible and yet still with the evidence presented that refutes this story is ignored. Now there are people who still believe in god but view this as a story to represent a morality story but there are many who take this literally. If this story is not true then what else in the bible is not true?

I recently posted this on FACE BOOK.

Question. Is it possible to repopulate the earth on all continents with the variations in all species displayed from a single event such as Noah’s Ark entirely from Noah’s family and the animals he kept as shown in the bible in 4,000 years?

As said to me by a creationist;

“Yes, I think 4,000 years could easily repopulate the planet.”

What are the pros and cons to this premise?

What flaws does this raise and what logic does it demonstrate in its verification?

 If it is not true does this now show the bible to be false? If it is true does this verify the bible as true?

How do we verify the evidence we present and if you discredit evidence on what basis?

This is the central theme and if one event in the bible is false or true what does this say about all the other events?

 Let’s get to the truth on this.

This doesn’t make it any more real.

 

Ok so what is the evidence?

 http://jeffthefish.com/2007/11/16/noahs-ark-vs-math    Noah’s Ark vs. Math. Math Kills Noah’s Ark (Math Wins).

http://www.godlessblogger.com/2010/07/15/skepticism-and-math-of-noahs-ark   Skepticism and Math of Noah’s Ark

The Math of the Great Flood

http://www.skepticreport.com/sr/?p=431   Noah’s bunnies

A great article to actually look at the math and the variables needed.

Hans Rosling’s 200 Countries, 200 Years, 4 Minutes – The Joy of Stats – BBC Four

This video addresses the population questions in regards to where we were 200 years ago and where we are now.

There is enough information in the links and videos I presented to verify that the story of Noah’s ark is just not true. I urge people to stop taking it as true. We have enough hurdles to overcome in this world without adding to it with delusional thinking.

As my son says to me about fantasy from a comic he heard; for your information a missile defense shield is a net made of magic held up in the sky by pixies. This is a reference to George Bush.

Again if you subscribe to magic then it will be believable but if you deal in reality it will not.

The very idea that a man can live to 950 years old as the reported age of Noah at his death is beyond even considering believable.

http://atheistexperience.blogspot.com/2010/12/nice-to-see-so-much-money-so-wisely.html Nice to see so much money so wisely invested

The above linked post from The Atheist Experience addresses some of the obvious challenges Noah and his family would have faced and if it is possible to recreate the ark today using the tools of the time. The Creation Museum in Kentucky is planning to spend 25 million dollars to do this but will they follow the methods of the time it was built.

http://creationmuseum.org/ The Creation Museum official website. Prepare to be amazed.

So if you have any inkling of sanity I am sure you will have to ask yourself how this story could possibly be real otherwise you will justify it within the realm of magic. You will think that all others who do not believe just don’t understand your god and the possibilities that are real with your god. I can say with confidence that you are deluding yourself.

If you want to subscribe to this then please throw away all things that science has provided for you in your life because if you ignore their methods here then don’t accept them in other areas in your life.

Seek the truth always

Gary David Currie

Who Hijacked Reality / #280 Creation myths.

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

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Journal Entry # 280

December 9th, 2010

Humanity does its best to try and explain how we got here. Throughout history there have been many explanations based on the knowledge of the times. Some of these myths have persisted and have evolved into full blown religions that people cling to desperately. I guess we all want to go to some sort of heaven. We all want to live forever.

We are familiar with some of these through the examples of Christianity and Islam but many are not aware as I was not of the large variations throughout history.

Since the dawn of science and reason a more plausible explanation have been verified, still many chose to ignore this in favour of their myth.

http://www.magictails.com/creationlinks.html  Here are a large group of links to Creation Myths from a variety of cultures from around the world…

Some examples…

Babylonian Creation Myth

African Creation Myth – Olori

Comparison of 4 African Creation Myths

Korean & Japanese Creation Myth comparisons

Navajo Creation Myth

Norse Creation Myth

http://mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/2_eng_myths.htm

Native American Creation Myths.mov

The idea here is that man has a desire to understand his beginnings I know I do but we must base these desires in reality. I am showing this to demonstrate yet again the idea that the religions of today are based on the fantasy of the times they were created. It really is time to let go of these delusions and focus on what is real. Science works and deals with this modern world. The fantasy is so ingrained into people that it will be difficult to come back to reality for many but it must be done.

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Let’s stop trying to fit the facts and information into the creation story and let them speak for them self. Life is meant to be discovered.

To explain the unknown by the known is a logical procedure; to explain the known by the unknown is a form of theological lunacy

David Brooks (The Necessity of Atheism)

Seek the truth always

Gary David Currie