Intelligent Design= A superior conciousness is able to bend nature to it's willl. Rivers can be diverted or contained, wetlands can be drained, and even shifting ground can be built upon. We will remake nature in the image we desire. If a tragedy occurs then the superior conciousness can traverse any obstacle in it's path, immediately, to rescue all life. Emotion rules the day.
Evolution= Nature is supreme and can be very cruel, unleashing forces that can damage and destroy all life and physical landscapes. Common sense would dictate not to inhabit areas that are dangerous (evolution favors the intelligent, strong). Those that wish to inhabit said areas are at nature's mercy and can become a statistic of evolution (evolution works by eliminating the ignorant, weak, aged) should tragedy occur. Cold logic prevails every time.
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Thinking back on our discussions on intelligent design vs. evolution I wondered to myself if perhaps the events of Katrina have caused any to rethink what should be taught in classrooms?
Don't worry, I expect crickets. This requires deeper thinking and can't be reduced to talking points or BUSH BAD.