Even Answers in Genesis thinks Michael Egnor's using the wrong argument

Back when I used to discuss evolution directly with creationists more frequently, I'd often cite Answers in Genesis' page of Arguments we think creationists should not use" page. I hadn't checked this out in awhile, and forgot they have on there as an argument that is "doubtful, hence, inadvisable to use:" "Natural selection is a tautology." Yet that was just the argument given by Egnor in several posts, starting here--so even the young-earthers think Egnor has something to learn.

Typical me. I'm the one who always thinks of the snappy comeback hours after a comment is made too....

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Now if only AiG will change their page to read "Arguments we think creationists should not use: ALL OF THEM."

The AIG page is atypical for cranks in general, who mostly ignore
views by competing cranks. What makes it atypical is scale. AIG
is attempting to cull the less successful arguments. If an argument
is easily refuted with common sense evidence, then it looks bad.
They want success in their propaganda campaign.

Egnor's pretty dumb on evolution and "materialism", even by creationist standards. Witness his latest comments about altruism. It's rather telling that the DI is so desperate for sciencey sounding supporters that they're willing to promote him so heavily.

By Ginger Yellow (not verified) on 04 Jun 2007 #permalink