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Al Fresco · 05-26-2004, 08:06 PM

The author of this website argues from a Buddhist perspective against both the theory of evolution and biblical creationism. Although his “Sensory Becoming�? concept appears to be largely a philosophical diatribe against determinism, he does chide evolutionary scientists for not finding any flaws in his line of argumentation. Regarding the impact of his website, he boasts:

“A total silence has descended in the "Darwinian front" since its initial launching. In fact I am surprised at the number of visitors to this site. It is presumed that some of them are followers of Darwinism. Then how should we interpret thier [sic] silence? They did not dilly dally when the creationist proposed their blind “God’s�? creation concepts. it [sic] was naturally roundly ridiculed.�?

“Indeed I am ecstatic that no one has challenged the Sensory Becoming concept to this day. In fact with their silence, Darwinians may be under the illusion that their problems will soon dissipate like the early morning dew? I am afraid they are in for a surprise. For with each passing day the world at large will begin to guess that Becoming is a fact of life.�?

Although I did not read the entire article, what I did read gives the impression that the author is laboring under the misconception that all evolutionary changes are progressive in nature and that humans possess the most highly developed sensory organs of any organism.

Those looking for a diversion from the usual ID and creationist confrontations may want to break the silence for Mr. Weerasinghe.

monkenstick · 05-26-2004, 08:15 PM

i wasted enough time to get to this bit:

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As per Buddha’s explanation, existence is not an objective in itself. Rather, it’s what lies beyond! Existence becomes merely a preamble to a more vital goal. Biological evolution is subservient to a pleasure principle. The net result of evolution is creatures with progressively developed sensory potential. Evolution we notice heightens the sensory experience, including the pleasures of seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching and thinking. A closer investigation yields the validation of this extraordinary principle. Sensory additions to the original single celled amoeba, did not necessarily contribute its ability to survive, though such additions certainly did contribute to his ability to enjoy!

and i'm not bothering to go any further

Pheadrus · 05-26-2004, 08:33 PM

Yeah. Maybe this person would be taken more seriously if they hired an actual Webdesigner. A religious profiteer. Remarkable though since this one is selling to bhuddists.

Plognark · 05-27-2004, 04:59 AM

Perhaps "Darwinists" have been silent because the web page and "theories" *cough* baseless assertions *cough* it contains are so obviously ridiculous as to not merit more than a minute of thought?

Sven · 05-27-2004, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Plognark

Perhaps "Darwinists" have been silent because the web page and "theories" *cough* baseless assertions *cough* it contains are so obviously ridiculous as to not merit more than a minute of thought?

Perhaps it's also because he doesn't try to put his "theories" into school... or does he?

Plognark · 05-27-2004, 05:23 AM

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Perhaps it's also because he doesn't try to put his "theories" into school... or does he?

That too

Peez · 05-27-2004, 06:32 AM

I have bookmarked that goofy site, just to have it handy as an example of why the creationism/evolution dichotomy that creationists often favour is false.

Peez

Al Fresco · 05-31-2004, 07:12 PM

I alerted Mr. Weerasinghe to the discussion of his website that was occurring on this forum. His response is contained in the enclosure. For some reason he got the impression that I was trying to get him to respond to the critiques of his material by answering them on my website.

Enjoy.

Pheadrus · 05-31-2004, 08:48 PM

Oooh. He read my message?

Did I spell Profiteer correctly?

I hardly think three replys counts as a discussion.

05-26-2004, 08:06 PM	#1
Al Fresco Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sandpoint, ID Posts: 363	Now for something completely different. The author of this website argues from a Buddhist perspective against both the theory of evolution and biblical creationism. Although his “Sensory Becoming�? concept appears to be largely a philosophical diatribe against determinism, he does chide evolutionary scientists for not finding any flaws in his line of argumentation. Regarding the impact of his website, he boasts: “A total silence has descended in the "Darwinian front" since its initial launching. In fact I am surprised at the number of visitors to this site. It is presumed that some of them are followers of Darwinism. Then how should we interpret thier [sic] silence? They did not dilly dally when the creationist proposed their blind “God’s�? creation concepts. it [sic] was naturally roundly ridiculed.�? “Indeed I am ecstatic that no one has challenged the Sensory Becoming concept to this day. In fact with their silence, Darwinians may be under the illusion that their problems will soon dissipate like the early morning dew? I am afraid they are in for a surprise. For with each passing day the world at large will begin to guess that Becoming is a fact of life.�? Although I did not read the entire article, what I did read gives the impression that the author is laboring under the misconception that all evolutionary changes are progressive in nature and that humans possess the most highly developed sensory organs of any organism. Those looking for a diversion from the usual ID and creationist confrontations may want to break the silence for Mr. Weerasinghe.

05-27-2004, 06:32 AM	#7
Peez Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 5,504	alternative I have bookmarked that goofy site, just to have it handy as an example of why the creationism/evolution dichotomy that creationists often favour is false. Peez

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05-26-2004, 08:33 PM	#3
Pheadrus Regular Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: A combi down by the river Styx Posts: 118	Yeah. Maybe this person would be taken more seriously if they hired an actual Webdesigner. A religious profiteer. Remarkable though since this one is selling to bhuddists.

05-27-2004, 04:59 AM	#4
Plognark Contributor Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 14,952	Perhaps "Darwinists" have been silent because the web page and "theories" cough baseless assertions cough it contains are so obviously ridiculous as to not merit more than a minute of thought?

05-31-2004, 07:12 PM	#8
Al Fresco Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sandpoint, ID Posts: 363	I alerted Mr. Weerasinghe to the discussion of his website that was occurring on this forum. His response is contained in the enclosure. For some reason he got the impression that I was trying to get him to respond to the critiques of his material by answering them on my website. Enjoy.

05-31-2004, 08:48 PM	#9
Pheadrus Regular Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: A combi down by the river Styx Posts: 118	Oooh. He read my message? Did I spell Profiteer correctly? I hardly think three replys counts as a discussion.

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