>Hello All,
>I was a little hesitant about bringing this Creationism stuff up because it
>can be rather like igniting a powder keg?
those are the best topics!
>I like Pirsig's point that biological evolution is moving away from Inorganic
>laws.
that is nice it is like the evolution process is evolving itself
This apparent lack of teleology is disconcerting for those of a religious
>bent, and i can see how this would be unsettling from classic moralist point
>of view?
I think I could argue it both ways. I don't think it
is a clear teleology/classic connection at all.
Evolution can be just as dogmatic as creationism if it taught
"accept without questioning" atmosphere.
I don't really associate dogma with either classic or romantic,
or causality or teleology.
>However, the rejection of evolution outright does not appear to correlate
>with the evidence as we have interpreted it?
Right, the rejection of evolution is just as absurd as accepting
it as fact
>Pirsig's resolution of this divide by postulating a moral reality through and
>through coupled with his metaphysical split between Dynamic and static
>quality ties things up neatly?
>Science and ethics have come much closer together, and both are included in a
>mystic framework.
I agree but I think it a tricky balancing act in allowing mysticism into
the classroom and keeping religous tolerance.
>Evolution is a theory indeed.
>The evidence for it is impressive?
very impressive
One of my favorite talks ever was titled
"The Story of Evolution as an Epic of Creativity"
>The MOQ account of evolution is most elegant and all the more impressive for
>it?
Yes-indeedy
>To insist that a literal biblical account should be given equal weight would
>be like insisting virgin birth should be allowable upon birth certificates.
Complete agreement.
Erin
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