NikolaeVarius
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Originally posted by: eskimospy
Originally posted by: Doc Savage Fan
It appears that Eskimospy is our resident Dawkins "expert"...hopefully he can clarify Dawkin's argument. I just paraphrased what I read on Wikipedia and don't want to offend our good friend by potentially misinterpreting or misrepresenting Mr. Dawkins.Originally posted by: Atomic Playboy
Originally posted by: Doc Savage Fan
I agree, as you stated in your post above, that these two options are mutually exclusive (1) God exists or (2) God doesn't exist. However, Dawkins doesn't frame it that way now does he. He frames it this way; (1) Designer created the complexity we observe or (2) No Designer, complexity arises from simple origins and principles. I'm going to stop here to allow you to comment if this gross simplification is inaccurate in any way. I want you on record before going forward so that we have a clear starting point and don't misunderstand or misrepresent what each other is saying.
Maybe I'm an idiot, but I don't see a difference in those two statements.
Designer created the complexity we observe = God exists.
No designer, complexity arises from simple origins and principles = God doesn't exist.
They're saying the exact same thing, just with a few more words to be a tad more specific.
If by 'expert' you mean 'has the slightest clue about the subject' then yes. I've read two of his books. This is apparently two more than anyone else around here, which explains the difficulties we're having in discussing his views.
I read both of them..