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Was Darwin Wrong?

Post by Animavore » Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:58 pm









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Re: Was Darwin Wrong?

Post by klr » Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:16 pm

I wonder if those are based on a certain edition of National Geographic from a few years ago? The one that asked the same question on the cover (... and gave a flat "NO!" as the answer obviously).
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Re: Was Darwin Wrong?

Post by Gawdzilla Sama » Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:36 pm

klr wrote:I wonder if those are based on a certain edition of National Geographic from a few years ago? The one that asked the same question on the cover (... and gave a flat "NO!" as the answer obviously).
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Re: Was Darwin Wrong?

Post by eXcommunicate » Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:36 am

Is this like "Expelled" just slightly less douchey? I'd like to know before I waste my time watching. Or is it not like that at all?
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Re: Was Darwin Wrong?

Post by Animavore » Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:25 am

eXcommunicate wrote:Is this like "Expelled" just slightly less douchey? I'd like to know before I waste my time watching. Or is it not like that at all?
This is pro-evolution not pro-ID.

It's worth a glance although in typical American style it's dumbed down. Some things aren't even explained. You're just supposed to accept them.
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Re: Was Darwin Wrong?

Post by Horwood Beer-Master » Sun Jul 18, 2010 12:32 am

Animavore wrote:Was Darwin Wrong?
No.
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Re: Was Darwin Wrong?

Post by Trolldor » Sun Jul 18, 2010 12:21 pm

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Animavore wrote:Was Darwin Wrong?
No.
The correct answer is:

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Re: Was Darwin Wrong?

Post by AshtonBlack » Sun Jul 18, 2010 1:23 pm

I think the correct response would be.
"Was Darwin wrong about what, specifically?"

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Re: Was Darwin Wrong?

Post by Gawdzilla Sama » Sun Jul 18, 2010 1:45 pm

AshtonBlack wrote:I think the correct response would be.
"Was Darwin wrong about what, specifically?"
Not publishing sooner, of course. We could have had an extra decade or so to rip on creationists. :cranky:
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