On Wed, 6 Dec 1995 vandewat@seas.ucla.edu wrote:
> Denis wrote:
> > What contributions are they actually making to the field, other than
> > taking the data of others and skewing it into their THEOLOGICALLY
> > (and suspiciously poor theology at that) based science?
>
> First of all, how is it "bad theology" to believe in a conspiracy?
Please reread my entire post--you have conflated my comments about "bad
theology" and the "conspiracy" that PCs and YECs claim is on going.
The "bad theology" I refer to is the exegesis of Gen 1-11. I can't think
of many evangelical professional theologians who actually work on these
early chapters (ie, publish in professional journals) and hold to
YEC or PC exegetical models...actually can't think of one.
> I don't
> know which translation of the Bible Denis uses,
Answer: Massoretic Text, Septuagint, Aland's Greek NT, and varying
French, German and English translations.
> Secondly, the only difference between my "theologically based" science and
> the science employed by the secular community is their consistent use
> of materialist assumptions.
If you ever come to Edmonton and happen to have a dental abcess, and you
end up in my dental chair, I am sure you will PRAY that I use those very
"materialist assumptions" in the diagnosis (yes, I won't be looking for
demons on the x-rays) and treatment (though I will pray silently under my
mask that the Lord be with me in my decisions and keep my hands steady.
But I will treat you based on utterly materialistic assumptions).
> To Denis's question, "Don't you feel ashamed at using their research against
> them when you don't contribute to the field?" I answer no. I would feel
> shame if I felt secular scientists had a track record of acting in a
> responsible fashion. Unfortunately for all of us, they don't.
Robert, if secular scientists do not have "a track record of acting in a
responsible fashion," then why do you trust them when they present their
data on the Cambrian Explosion? I mean after all, maybe they have fudged
it?
You are an associate researcher at UCLA, what sort of research to you do?
Blessings,
Denis
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