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Atheists & Agnostics

DetlefK

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13. Actually, in order to prove intelligent design you have to prove intelligent design.

Reply to onager (Original post)

Tue Aug 25, 2015, 10:00 AM

Aug 2015

You have to prove that your theory fits the data with a very high likelyhood. Disproving another theory says nothing about your theory.

Why are the ID-guys so obsessed with evolution? It's downright creepy!
Can't they just focus on testing ID itself?

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Kickstarter to prove God exists [View all] onager Aug 2015 OP

Remind me... NeoGreen Aug 2015 #1

He's getting closer to his goal. Currently $6.66 pledged! progressoid Aug 2015 #16

Those 6 supporters had to coordinate that! drm604 Aug 2015 #17

Probably some of those devious atheists. progressoid Aug 2015 #18

Or maybe he's pretty smart! trotsky Aug 2015 #2

I had the same thought. onager Aug 2015 #4

He'll take you along bvf Aug 2015 #11

"In order to prove God exists we have to eliminate the idea that evolution is all encompassing" progressoid Aug 2015 #3

Good to see he's getting the donations he deserves.. mountain grammy Aug 2015 #5

Science: ur doin it wrong beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #6

A comment from the project page, in case you didn't see it: bvf Aug 2015 #10

Thank you, that was satisfying. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #12

There is a billboard up here in Portland, Ore. that proclaims "There is evidence for God!" Arugula Latte Aug 2015 #7

I wish him good luck..... Curmudgeoness Aug 2015 #8

It's about time edhopper Aug 2015 #9

Actually, in order to prove intelligent design you have to prove intelligent design. DetlefK Aug 2015 #13

Definitely a fraud. This man has not studied anything in any way. DetlefK Aug 2015 #14

Hahahaha! He's getting closer to his goal. Currently $6.66 pledged! progressoid Aug 2015 #15

Christians need to stop. blkqt Aug 2015 #19

I should do this awoke_in_2003 Aug 2015 #20