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The basic concept of "Intelligent Design" can be stated as the notion that:
The evidence of design by some outside agent can be ascertained or detected.
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Science determines how things come to be through natural processes.
From Dictionary.com Science is defined as: 1. The observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena.
2. Such activities restricted to explaining a limitied class of natural phenomena.
3. Such activities applied to an object of inquiry or study.
4. Knowledge, especially that gained through experience.
(Science may include some testable hypotheses to explain various aspects where there is a current lack of evidence to validated or invalidated the concept, however these are not considered part of scienctific knowledge.)
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The action of an outside agent can only be assumed in the absence of knowledge of a scientific explanation for a natural process or for the natural existence of a specified object.
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Belief in the truth of a concept without logical proof or material evidence is based on faith.
From Dictionary.com Faith is defined as: 1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See Synonyms at belief. See Synonyms at trust.
3. Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's supporters.
4. often Faith Christianity. The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.
5. The body of dogma of a religion: the Muslim faith.
6. A set of principles or beliefs.
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The existence of an outside agent is assumed in the absence of logical proof or material evidence of their existence.
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The assumed existence of an outside agent is based on faith.
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ID is based on faith in the existence of an outside agent and on an absence of knowledge of a scientific explanation for a natural process or for the natural existence of a specified object.
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The pursuit of wisdom that attempts to go beyond the realms of scientific knowledge to make conclusions on the nature of the universe is philosopy based on metaphysics.
From Dictionary.com Philosophy is defined as: 1. Love and pursuit of wisdom by intellectual means and moral self-discipline.
2. Investigation of the nature, causes, or principles of reality, knowledge, or values, based on logical reasoning rather than empirical methods.
3. A system of thought based on or involving such inquiry: the philosophy of Hume.
4. The critical analysis of fundamental assumptions or beliefs.
5. The disciplines presented in university curriculums of science and the liberal arts, except medicine, law, and theology.
6. The discipline comprising logic, ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics, and epistemology.
7. A set of ideas or beliefs relating to a particular field or activity; an underlying theory: an original philosophy of advertising.
8. A system of values by which one lives: has an unusual philosophy of life.
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ID is a metaphysical philosophy based on faith in the existence of an outside agent and on an absence of knowledge of a scientific explanation for a natural process or for the natural existence of a specified object.
ID is a metaphysical philosophy based on faith and an absence of knowledge.
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