Re: paleonet Evangelicals and global warming

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>  My question to our evangelical readers is:  Would this be an opportunity to 
>  work together on this problem?   They might see that we are not devils and 
>  we might see that they are good hearted people?   Some of those supporting 
>  this position are indeed scientists, although no geologists were 
>  mentioned.   Or are they, as with evolution, bound by their beliefs so 
>  tightly that discussion of the history and plight we find ourselves in is 
>  not possible?

It looks like a good opportunity to me.  In addition to the possibilities for cooperation leading to better understanding, this is a good way to demonstrate that paleontology provides relevant data for issues that impact all of us, instead of being a plot to promote evolution.

Incidentally, some young-earth advocates have downplayed the risks posed by anthropogenic global change because they reject the historical evidence.  If trust can be built, this might eventually serve as an issue that will help discredit such antievolutionary claims.  

    Dr. David Campbell 
    Old Seashells 
    University of Alabama 
    Biodiversity & Systematics 
    Dept. Biological Sciences 
    Box 870345 
    Tuscaloosa, AL  35487-0345 USA
    bivalve@mail.davidson.alumlink.com

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