Stephen wrote
>> The question is not whether "Evolution is a scientific theory", but
>> whether or not it is *inherently* an anti-theistic theory.
>
I said
>My perception is that it is a contradiction in terms to claim that a
>scientific theory is anti-theistic. Scientific theories deal with natural
>phenonena, not with first causes or supernatural or spiritual issues.
>_People_ can be anti-theistic, and they can even try to enlist the support
>of scientific theories for their anti-thestic positions. But I believe it
>is illogical to say that a scientific theory is anti-theistic.
>
I shouldn't have to add this, but just to ensure there is no possible
misunderstanding: _If_ it were possible for a scientific theory to be
anti-theistic, _and_ if I believed evolution to be anti-theistic, then I
would be in the trenches with you, Stephen. Please understand that. The
issue is one of truth and defending the search for it, not how I would like
things to be.
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