Do PS Members Believe in Scientism?

[swamidass (S. Joshua Swamidass)]

@Jordan

What is more concerning to me is EC as a concept and as rallying point getting downplayed at PS.

Why is this a concern exactly? I am not EC, though I do not have a problem with EC. I just object to being personally identified with EC. If you want to be EC, go ahead. I’m okay with that! We’ll still work with you .

@Jordan

Right now, EC/TE is the only way to describe those Christians who affirm mainstream evolutionary science.

I don’t agree with this.

@Jordan

I’m not particularly fond of tearing down one useful model before establishing its replacement.

I’m not tearing down EC. I’m just saying I am not EC. As far as an alternative, this is what I encourage: AAAS: Scientists in Civic Life: Facilitating Dialogue-Based Communication. The alternative is already there, and I didn’t make it.

@Jordan

That said, I think I’ve said my peace there as well. I hope PS can be friendly to EC (I think it mostly is, but I’m frankly confused at times with the occasional negativity I do see)

I welcome EC here. They specifically exclude me. I hope that they would welcome me at some point in the future.

@Jordan

I think they are likely the camp most likely to be interested in GAE.

That is what I thought to, till I found out otherwise. That just isn’t reality. No worries though, they are still welcome here. They don’t have to like the GAE. I’m okay with that.