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pangloss · 09-01-2005, 08:24 AM

" It [CCR5 that prevents HIV infection] is not evidence of evolution by random beneficial mutations. The particular "mutation" occurs normally in nature. It's something normal and expected, well within the definable range of human beingness."

Amazing...

Autonemesis · 09-01-2005, 08:35 AM

Where's the fun in quartering someone if you can't draw them first? "Shot and quartered?"

But yes, evolution by natural selection is normal and expected, well within the definable range of human beingness. If that's his criteria, then he's a "convert" isn't he?

pangloss · 09-01-2005, 08:48 AM

Oh, it gets better....

"Is darker or lighter skin color a "mutation," or is it just a part of the variety programmed into life? "

09-01-2005, 08:24 AM	#1
pangloss Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,302	Funny claim from a "MasterDebator" " It [CCR5 that prevents HIV infection] is not evidence of evolution by random beneficial mutations. The particular "mutation" occurs normally in nature. It's something normal and expected, well within the definable range of human beingness." Amazing...

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09-01-2005, 08:35 AM	#2
Autonemesis Contributor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: I've left FRDB for good, due to new WI&P policy Posts: 12,048	Where's the fun in quartering someone if you can't draw them first? "Shot and quartered?" But yes, evolution by natural selection is normal and expected, well within the definable range of human beingness. If that's his criteria, then he's a "convert" isn't he?

09-01-2005, 08:48 AM	#3
pangloss Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,302	Oh, it gets better.... "Is darker or lighter skin color a "mutation," or is it just a part of the variety programmed into life? "

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