Yeah wouldn't it be nice if life was easier? Sorry I couldn't resist. I know it's tough but just remember it is worthwhile too.
Yeah, its tough, and most of the time I make it tougher by thinking too much.
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That amazes me because the "theory" is so weak not too mention the whole question about who the "designer" is.
Not only is the theory weak, there really isn't a theory of ID. It is solely built on what we DON'T know.
As the Kitzmiller v. Dover decision made VERY clear, the ID movement has the Christian god as a designer. The idea was to promote the designer concept in school, then follow up with designer = God in church. Fortunately we had a very sharp judge who saw through the shenanigans.
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I'm an engineer so I thought that helped some.
It should, but if you look at the lists of scientists who support ID/creationism, most of them are doctors (research and practicing), mathematicians, and engineers. Don't get me wrong though, MOST engineers I know don't subscribe to ID.
And don't get me started about Climate Change. That issue is ridiculously complex, and people on BOTH sides WAY overstate their arguments. "Opponents" of Climate Change/Global Warming can throw just as many graphs and charts up as the supporters. The fact of the matter is that climate modeling is still too young for conclusive arguments, and we understand too little about it to change it anyway. But I fall under the "better safe than sorry" argument. Let's minimize the impact we have on atmospheric CO2, just in case it really is a problem, before it becomes a problem that we cannot in any way reverse. And the arguments that these proposed changes will hurt industry are utter garbage. It may hurt those people who are CURRENTLY making a lot of money, but the economy is flexible enough to accomodate just about any shift we make.
I too have found that sleeping in utter darkness is good. Of course having three young kids has moderated the benefits sharply.
And I definitely agree that seeing the stars and experiencing the wonderment of the universe is essential for a healthy soul.
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"Recollect me darlin, raise me to your lips, two undernourished egos, four rotating hips"
