Jim wrote: > > You and Adam make some fair points in that regard. I was more speaking from a philosophical standpoint than from one of having back > up for your claims. While you both point out some interesting evidence, it doesn't amount to proof at this point.
There's proof and there's proof. As Mr. Baker pointed out, the Big Bang theory accounts for just about everything we've observed so far (caveat mine, just in case) about the universe. I'd say that, like evolution, the Big Bang is proven to the point at which it's perverse to argue that it didn't occur without something pretty impressive to back up your claims. > In regards to atheists being "agreeable," I am afraid I've found my experiences with them to be far less so. And perhaps it's a reaction to > that. For every one like Jeroen who merely allows his atheism to be just one part of his whole, I've encountered several that act as if it > not only defines them, but also grant them an intelligence tenfold beyond their peers. That attitude could certainly, IMO, make folks like > Mr. Poist posit reactionary rhetoric like the item you pointed out. Not that they're not probably already inclined to do so, of course. In any group, there's a huge range of individual attitudes. I could make a similar statement about christians, muslims, or Star Trek fans. Especially Star Trek fans. Adam C. Lipscomb [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Silence. I am watching television." - Spider Jerusalem _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
