Swamidass is Inescapably a Philosophical Naturalist

If you remember correctly, I never called you an atheist. I only said that your view of methodological naturalism is rigid and closed and is indistinguishable from philosophical (or metaphysical) naturalism. I said a person can hold that view and not be an atheist.

You are not making the claim that God could not have created the first life form. You are only making the claim that science can never say that God created the first life form, even if it is scientifically demonstrated. You are also making the claim that no science paper could ever be published saying the idea that life arose by natural processes has been falsified, that it violates the laws of physics (even if this claim is true and properly demonstrated). You hold this view because your view of methodological naturalism prevents you from holding any other.

I believe I have represented your views correctly. I’m not certain that @AJRoberts would agree with your views.

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