I found Behe's argument that the bacterial flagellum was designed by a creator with intention to be very compelling when it first surfaced. To my knowledge Behe was the first to take the ID argument to chemical biology/evolution.
"By irreducibly complex I mean a single system which is composed of several well-matched, interacting parts that contribute to the basic function, and where the removal of any one of the parts causes the system to effectively cease functioning."
Darwin's Black Box, page 39
However, since publication in 1996 (or whenever it was) Behe's misconception has been demonstrated in a US Courtroom that it is not science. Ken Miller a christian guy of science dismantled and debunked Behe's argument as have thousands of others since Behe's book has been published.
** The personal jury for me still is not out. There are more than a handful of recognized men and women across the world who strongly believe that the collapse of the electrons wave function as observed in the double split experiment demonstrates intelligence. Keep in mind though if this is true Christianity is not. I mention this because although doubtful there might be 'intelligence' in the quantum world. More than likely though my lack of formal education is the only reason I believe this.
What ID/Creationist ideas or concepts move you to believe evolution is a modern elitist scam presented by a powerful lobby of men and women who have a monopoly on modern science as we know it? I am not seeking to discuss if there is or is not a monopoly, I do not care. I am seeking to learn more about arguments as presented by ID/Creationism.



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