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Does ID account for the possibility that we were designed by space aliens? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_design "Intelligent design arguments are formulated in secular terms and intentionally avoid identifying the intelligent ag…
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One more thing, for now. Jon, you said: "My own belief is that Intelligent Design is in fact true, but that we will never find scientific proof of it" and later, "...one cannot discount the possibility that given enough evidence, one c…
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jon wrote: My challenge is what evidence would prove ID? Physicists once believed in Luminiferous aether. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luminiferous_aether . "Contemporary scientists were aware of the problems, but aether theory was so…
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RCC said: "My challenge is what evidence would prove ID? What evidence would even suggest it if you don't start a priori with "God did it"? The fact is, religion was not interested in how we got here (beyond "God did it") until evolution came along…
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jon wrote: The fact is, religion was not interested in how we got here (beyond "God did it") until evolution came along. I think this article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geber is a good illustration of role of religion in science. Geber…
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jon wrote: My own belief is that Intelligent Design is in fact true, but that we will never find scientific proof of it, because that is not how God will choose to reveal himself beyond pure faith. But I do find it quite interesting how vehemently…
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jon wrote: I don't personally believe in the 6000 year old world, so I won't speak to that, but the geocentric model did not originate in religion. Aristotle developed it, and Ptolemy completed it. Their authority was so great that no one challeng…
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WestSideBilly wrote: rose-colored-coolaid wrote: Essentially, every answer just creates the next chain of why/how questions. Therein lies the appeal of "Intelligent Design" or Creationism: it's the end of the line. If you "know" God cr…
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On a related topic, I'm simply amazed that there are people out there, even "scientists", that believe the earth is only 6000-10000 years old. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Earth_creationism The level to which some people will go to try a…
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Alan wrote: Prove to me that gravity isn't caused by the hand of God operating in a way that agrees with the theory of relativity. We have no experimental evidence for the cause of gravitational attraction so it must be God acting directly in the …
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I guess what bothers me about a lot of the "intelligent design" and "evolution is nonsense" crew is that they discard a MASSIVE body of scientific evidence because it doesn't fit with their own personal beliefs. Then, when something very occasional…
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"And no, the paper cannot be derided as foolishness any more than Darwin's. Come to think of it, not as much as Darwins. Most of what he posited has been PROVEN baloney. But I digress..." Yes, you have digressed. You've moved away from scienc…
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This is all very interesting, but I'm on the edge of my damn seat wondering when someone is going to mention Hitler. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law
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jillayne wrote: Why not let these homeowners go into foreclosure and re-enter the real estate market as renters. They can begin rebuilding their credit NOW instead of postponing the inevitable. I believe the answer to this question is that …
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Markor wrote: Notabull wrote: Also, people in England didn't vote for the war either. They were against it from the beginning and are more against it now. So you're saying it's not a democracy? The representatives go against the express …
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Markor wrote: Lake Hills Renter wrote: There are hundreds if not thousands of miles of hiking trails in the Cascades. That's the best place to be in almost any weather IMO and I spent vastly more time in the mountains than the city. It's …
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Markor wrote: Notabull wrote: People in England don't vote for tax increases! It is a democracy, right? Then people vote for any tax increase, or any public policy, indirectly at least. People vote for representatives, who make the laws &…
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biliruben wrote: I find the best part of Seattle to not be Seattle at all. The city is sorely lacking in nice parks and other public amenities. The key, in any weather, is to get out of the city. I tried living here without a car for over a y…
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Markor wrote: Notabull wrote: Gas prices in the UK are about double what they are here. They don't fluctuate as much because it's so much more heavily taxed, so they're more usually three times as much. The people there are no different, thoug…
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"I don't get it. None of those definitions involve a caveman. Well, at least we can take comfort in the fact that American social norms are the only legitimate ones in the world. So if that's how our society defines better it must be right." I do…
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Lake Hills Renter wrote: Notabull wrote: But how do you *know* that you're enjoying your life, if you're not better off than your neighbors? For me it's simple: I'm happy. I measure self improvement and happiness, not how "better" or "w…
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"I think in socialist countries the definition is different. If not, why would those in socialist countries work less than 40 hours per week, get 6 weeks paid vacation per year (even if they work at McDonalds), and all sorts of other benefits? It's …
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Issaquah also has the "Issaquah Highlands" which is just off exit 18 and up the big hill. The amount of inventory up there is very large, and those places are not doing so well. A lot of those houses are quite expensive (especially last year) and …
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"It's obvious that the middle class can be greatly strengthened, when some people made more money in the time that you read this post, than you'll make all year. History shows that society does not crater when the highest tax rate is, say, 70%. The …
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"I'm not really a big fan of #4, but choosing between options #1-3 requires me to have a clue about the state of the market... and it turns out I don't have one. I'll take thoughts from anyone who is willing to give me the time of day... Thanks for …
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"1.) Stick it out in frat boy hell for another year with the plans to sell next summer. 2.) Sell now and buy a house with a risky loan (interest only ARM?) that will have an artificially low payment with plans to refinance when my husband goes back…
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Markor wrote: I think the majority of Seattleites would be happier with more socialism and less capitalism. If life is more enjoyable that way, then why not? But how do you *know* that you're enjoying your life, if you're not better off tha…
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CkDedmon wrote: Thanks for all the feedback...I'm expecting it to not be a viable option either, although I thought I'd look into the numbers. Probably my favorite neighborhoods are East of Market Street in Kirkland, but also looking in Rose Hi…