on most issues
I would say that I can be probably too quick to take a side, but this is an issue where I happily accept that I can't make a decent argument, even to myself, without having read a lot more on the subject.

unfortunately it's one of the many things that I don't have time to do.

My leanings are definitely toward the evolution side of things, and I think the crux of that is that I am a great believer in coincidence, and that things can just happen. Shit happens if you will. At least when talking on the scale that the intelligent design/evolution argument is on.

It might come across simple, but I do fairly often find myself, only for a short time but nonetheless, contemplating something like my hand, or a tree (basic examples) and marvelling that they have come about. I don't consciously think about it the time, but the concept that it must have been created intelligently doesn't cross my mind.

Could I put this across coherently and eloquently with enough weight (scientific or otherwise) to someone? not without feeling unsatisfied with myself.

not sure where I was going with this really, just wanted to get some thoughts down.

edit: to clarify, I don't believe in intelligent design, or that it should be taught in schools, but I can't say why....
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 18 Jul 2008, 12:40, Reply)