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Originally Posted by questor
Let me say that this thread not is about creationism. It is about questioning the science or lack of it in the theory of evolution.
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This thread is certainly about creationism, and specifically
stealth creationism and Intelligent Design creationism. The "Pros and Cons" argument is analogous to the
"Strengths and Weaknesses" rhetoric popular among the same creationists trying to pretend they are just
"Teaching The Controversy" and encouraging
"Academic Freedom":
The Austringer Texas: Your “Weaknesses” Are Weak — And Old, Too
Pharyngula: The battle rages on in Texas
Explore the strengths and weaknesses of Florida's "Academic Freedom" bill - The Panda's Thumb
Dispatches from the Culture Wars: Those "Strengths and Weakness" of Evolution
Carry on with the thread, but it is obvious that the motivation here is primarily religious, not scientific.