----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Janzen" <[log in to unmask]>

> Uuummm..No. There is no room for a serious scientific study of intelligent
> design in nature.

Why on earth not?  You say it yourself:

> It is true that there are patterns in nature. It is true that those
> patterns lead some to conclude that there is intelligence at work. It is
> also indeed a fascinating line of inquiry.

So why not pursue it?

--Eric

Eric D. M. Johnson
Proprietor
The Village Factsmith Historical Research & Consulting
http://www.factsmith.com/
[log in to unmask] 

=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:

The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).

If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).