A Conservative Conclusion

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The intellectual theme in the recent news seems to have passed from 'Intelligent Design' to Saddam's underpants. Every channel I flip to is showing Saddam in his jocky shorts. I find this deeply offensive. I would much rather see Queen Noor in her pink nylon panties. If this trend continues I may resort to watching KVOD.

Despite the sudden change of media interest I remain fascinated with the concept of 'Intelligent Design' as it makes its way through the sub-culture of American Religious Nuttery. I have even done a little research on the subject which I will share with you tonight.

Don't get me wrong: I would love to believe that our glorious universe is the result of an 'intelligent designer' and that therefore 'all will eventually be well.' I am all for that idea. Really.
Unfortunately I am unable to find convincing evidence for it.

There is do doubt at all that the universe has produced intelligence, the most indubitable example of that being me. But does that necessarilly mean that the universe is the product of Intelligent Design? I think it means rather that at the time of the creation of the universe the nature of the new universe was such that intelligence could possibly appear at some time in some place eventually. This is a suitably conservative conclusion.