Crube Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,2...5002700,00.html POPE Benedict has said there is substantial scientific proof of the theory of evolution. The Pope, speaking as he was concluding his holiday in northern Italy, also said the human race must listen to "the voice of the Earth" or risk destroying its very existence. In a talk with 400 priests, the Pope spoke of the current debate raging in some countries, particularly the US and his native Germany, between creationism and evolution. “They are presented as alternatives that exclude each other,” the Pope said. “This clash is an absurdity because on one hand there is much scientific proof in favour of evolution, which appears as a reality that we must see and which enriches our understanding of life and being as such.” But he said evolution did not answer all the questions and could not exclude a role by God. “Above all it does not answer the great philosophical question 'where does everything come from?'“ His comments appear to be an endorsement of the doctrine of intelligent design. Climate change Benedict is wrapping up a three-week private holiday in the majestic mountains of northern Italy where residents are alarmed by the prospect of climate change that can alter their way of life. A full transcript of the two-hour event was issued yesterday. “We all see that today man can destroy the foundation of his existence, his Earth,” he said. “We cannot simply do what we want with this Earth of ours, with what has been entrusted to us,” said the Pope, who has been spending his time reading and walking in the scenic landscape bordering Austria. World religions have shown a growing interest in the environment, particularly the ramifications of climate change. The Pope, leader of some 1.1 billion Roman Catholics worldwide, said: “We must respect the interior laws of creation, of this Earth, to learn these laws and obey them if we want to survive.” “This obedience to the voice of the Earth is more important for our future happiness ... than the desires of the moment. "Our Earth is talking to us and we must listen to it and decipher its message if we want to survive,” he said. Last April the Vatican sponsored a scientific conference on climate change to underscore the role that religious leaders around the world could play in reminding people that wilfully damaging the environment is sinful. Link to comment
Pamuya Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 he's better than i thought not that i am a big environment junkie but that is a good thing for the pope to point out so more kids (and gasp, adults) understand that god isn't just gonna clean up all the litter in the world and shit. Link to comment
Tanni Foemangler Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 and you guys thought he was a dark lord of the Sith. pshaa Link to comment
The Lone Magician Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I didn't think he was a Sith, Sith are much cooler than the Pope. Link to comment
FaultyClockwork Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 "the voice of the Earth" THE POPE IS WICCAN Link to comment
Chris Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 And part of the thumb comes out of the ass. I respect the pope more now. Link to comment
punroc1 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I still feel that the pope is very misinformed about many things that go on in the world. For instance. He feels that rock is demonic. Link to comment
No Sad Endings Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Whoa. I can't believe he said some half-sensible things. I still feel that the pope is very misinformed about many things that go on in the world. For instance. He feels that rock is demonic. Well duh, I mean, he's still dark lord of the Sith the Pope, after all. Link to comment
No Sad Endings Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Well, I mean, I grant you ID is stupid. It is, though, in my opinion, slightly less stupid than straight creationism. (otoh, has he actually SAID he supports ID? Because I mean, you can be of the opinion that God created everything, and accept evolution as scientific fact, and not support ID.) Link to comment
Mithrandir Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I still feel that the pope is very misinformed about many things that go on in the world. For instance. He feels that rock is demonic. Well, see the job of pope (aside from the whole temporal power thing) is essentially to be the prototypical vecchio for a given generation. It's pretty amusing actually. Link to comment
ROCKSTEADY Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 One More Victory for science Link to comment
punroc1 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Well, see the job of pope (aside from the whole temporal power thing) is essentially to be the prototypical vecchio for a given generation. It's pretty amusing actually. That is true. Link to comment
FaultyClockwork Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Well, I mean, I grant you ID is stupid. It is, though, in my opinion, slightly less stupid than straight creationism. (otoh, has he actually SAID he supports ID? Because I mean, you can be of the opinion that God created everything, and accept evolution as scientific fact, and not support ID.) What's slightly less stupid about it? The word "intelligent?" Link to comment
darkon Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 He should've said that God created science as an illusion to test our faith. This new Pope FAILS. Link to comment
Ceraziefish Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 He should've said that God created science as an illusion to test our faith. This new Pope FAILS. For real, I was about to turn in my Catholic Card and head to Avignon to make myself a nice batch of Antipopes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antipope Link to comment
Satan Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Well, I mean, I grant you ID is stupid. It is, though, in my opinion, slightly less stupid than straight creationism. (otoh, has he actually SAID he supports ID? Because I mean, you can be of the opinion that God created everything, and accept evolution as scientific fact, and not support ID.) hmm, unless I'm much mistaken (and I doubt I am, as I go to a catholic school) but the way the catholic church defines ID is basically, darwin was right about the scientific aspects (which was all he adressed) but God created everything. from there, exactly what is meant by ID is more muddy. It ranges from the wierd evangelical stuff to something close to deism (god set everything up, then knocked over the first domino) Link to comment
FaultyClockwork Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 A lot of ID people claim Darwin is bunk and say that the Bible predicted dinosaurs and velociraptors lived in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve and ate plants and things are irreducably complex and archelogical evidence points towards creationism, etc, etc. In other words, ID is the same laughable bullshit with a different name. Link to comment
Satan Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 A lot of ID people claim Darwin is bunk and say that the Bible predicted dinosaurs and velociraptors lived in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve and ate plants and things are irreducably complex and archelogical evidence points towards creationism, etc, etc. In other words, ID is the same laughable bullshit with a different name. think about what you wrote. I've highlighted the most important part. You take the opinion of a portion and apply it to the whole. As I stated, there are different definitions of ID. You have chasen to define ID in the most irrational fashion, and thus predicatably find it irrational. Link to comment
FaultyClockwork Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 It's Creationism with pseudo-science tacked on. It's not rational in the least. The only time I've ever seen a Creationist actually admit that the world could be 4.5 million years old and that evolution makes sense is in the case of Michael Behe's latest book, but he then immeditaly goes on about how proteins are irreducibly complex and uses pseudo-science to "prove" it. The only difference between ID and Creationism is the pseudo-science, it's an attempt to justify Creationism by fudging science. Link to comment
Satan Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 It's Creationism with pseudo-science tacked on. It's not rational in the least. The only time I've ever seen a Creationist actually admit that the world could be 4.5 million years old and that evolution makes sense is in the case of Michael Behe's latest book, but he then immeditaly goes on about how proteins are irreducibly complex and uses pseudo-science to "prove" it. The only difference between ID and Creationism is the pseudo-science, it's an attempt to justify Creationism by fudging science. thanks so much for reading my posts. Firstly, if he admits the world is 4.5 million years old he's not a creationist, thoguh he could be an IDer. Creationism and ID aren't the same. If you hear and read only what you want, and I know you hate christianity, you'll only reinforce your own ideas. Most people who advance ID are crazies. However, some definitions of ID do not contradict science in any way, they simply add a layer of faith. ID is not a well defined idea right now. Link to comment
FaultyClockwork Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Intelligent Design is pseudo-scientific Creationism that basically uses botched science to find proof of a creator. There are slight differences, but it's comparable enough and there's nothing more intelligent about it. Link to comment
Satan Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Intelligent Design is pseudo-scientific Creationism that basically uses botched science to find proof of a creator. There are slight differences, but it's comparable enough and there's nothing more intelligent about it. nice to see your reading what I've written Yet again, ID is not a well defined idea. It refers to a range of ideas. Some are quite insane. Others are no more insane than deism. Link to comment
FaultyClockwork Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Intelligent Design is the idea that a creator is the origin of the universe and all life and, if evolution is addressed, it is said that evolution is probable but that God controlled evolution, not natural selection. Link to comment
Ceraziefish Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 As I understand it, Intelligent Design requires a belief that God meant for humans to exist -- made them in his image. I.E., whether God "started" evolution or not, he did intend for the end result to be humans. I shift back and forth on whether I believe in God or not, but when I do, I don't think that He has a plan for us, I think He is an ass who enjoys fucking with people and He intended for humanity to come about as much as I intended for that cloud to look like a duck, because He cares as much about humanity as I care about that cloud. ... :hardgay: Link to comment
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