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Re: possibly OT: NYT article on GA creationism/evolution debate



A slightly subtle point: In my experience it is not
worth arguing with creationists directly. They have
made up their minds, and their is nothing you can do
about it. Their dogma says dogma is more important
than science, and if that's the starting point, no
amount of science is going to have any effect.

So keep in mind that the your audience is the vast
"silent majority" who are not committed creationists.
You might have to debate a creationist, but the goal
is to persuade the audience, not to persuade the
creationist per se.