we all could be having, if Mr Mims had simply not answered one of those particular questions.
As someone who doesn't believe in god, and believes evolution explains our current Earthly biosphere, you guys who are hammering Mims for his views on evolution are sounding like school kids mocking the kid who's different. You can't accept that someone that is so close to your accepted template of an educated scientist has this differing viewpoint. You guys are practically frothing at the mouth over this.
No. Discussion of views is talking about politics or economic theory in a respectful way in which multiple opinions can legitimately be defended.
Mims is promoting religious fantasy instead of scientific fact. This is very dangerous given the level of scientific illiteracy in his country and therefore his statements need to be rebutted at every opportunity to limit the spread of ignorance.
Imagine what a great chat (Score:4, Insightful)
we all could be having, if Mr Mims had simply not answered one of those particular questions.
As someone who doesn't believe in god, and believes evolution explains our current Earthly biosphere, you guys who are hammering Mims for his views on evolution are sounding like school kids mocking the kid who's different. You can't accept that someone that is so close to your accepted template of an educated scientist has this differing viewpoint. You guys are practically frothing at the mouth over this.
Get over
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That is what discussion of views is about.
No. Discussion of views is talking about politics or economic theory in a respectful way in which multiple opinions can legitimately be defended.
Mims is promoting religious fantasy instead of scientific fact. This is very dangerous given the level of scientific illiteracy in his country and therefore his statements need to be rebutted at every opportunity to limit the spread of ignorance.
Re:Imagine what a great chat (Score:2)
That is what discussion of views is about.
No. Discussion of views is talking about politics or economic theory in a respectful way in which multiple opinions can legitimately be defended.
Yes, as I said, this is supposed to be a discussion. Why don't you, and the other schoolyard bullies want to allow that?
This is very dangerous ... and therefore his statements need to be rebutted at every opportunity....
It is very disheartening to hear otherwise intelligent people say something like this on slashdot. Have fun punching him in the nose some more.