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Old 02-09-2002, 05:59 PM   #17
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Just what is it that you don't understand BJW?

"Half scientist belive that it's very accurate, half scientists believe it's very inaccurate."

I'd like to see your evidence. Unless of course you're referring to creation "scientists", who don't adhere to the scientific method.

Every single scientist I know he knows anything about carbon dating will admit that is has it's faults - it is useless on anything over 20-30,000 years old. This you could term as a failing, rather than an inaccuracy. As far as more recent specimens go, it will give us the correct date to within a margin of about 3% in 99% of all cases.

But you still seem to think that these "failings" in carbon dating render all other methods of radiometric dating as useless too. This is the same logic that creation scientists apply, and I think even you would be able to see its fallacy. Our theories about the nature of the earth DO NOT rely on carbon dating in any way, shape or form.

"If you believe in the scientific method, stating that you are on either side would make your whole arguement a contradiction. (which it already is)"

Firstly, you are again stating that I am wrong, and are showing a grand total of zero for respect and understanding of my beliefs.

Secondly, I am not taking sides. What exactly is the purpose of this comment, other than to call me a stupid twat? Explain please.

"So once again, if a scientist who is studying evolution sumbled upon a building block that would have been impossible were it not for a god, and half scientist believe, and half don't, which stance would you take on the issue?"

If a scientist studying evolution came across something that could not in any way be attributed to a naturally explainable event, then it would be every scientists duty as a scientist to accept this finding. I believe what the evidence shows. For the billionth f***ing time.

"Skeptisisim or Acceptisism"

Scepticism always. Never stop asking questions.
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