When the church had power they believed creationism was definitely true, when they lost it they switched to 'who knows the truth about evo?'
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Replying to @christianjbdev @StephanieLahey
Hmm. Not sure that works. If dominant narrative, no need to consider but evo forced on them coz weren't?
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Replying to @HPluckrose @StephanieLahey
Creationists definitely use postmodernist type arguments as a strategy.
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Replying to @christianjbdev @StephanieLahey
But not as a cynical one, I don't think. As a compatible way of thinking to support their own way.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @StephanieLahey
Oh I think they're pretty cynical. They'd like to just replace evolution with creationism but know it's impossible.
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So you get all this 'who can tell the truth?' and 'we must teach both sides' crap. I suspect it's quite calculated.
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Replying to @christianjbdev @StephanieLahey
Its a motte & bailey thing, I think, yes, but I think they believe in it.
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My pomo teacher said. 'Its less about 'is it true' & more about 'does it work.' You have to make it work
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The dishonesty is intellectual. They believe in their religion or in PoMo but soften or strengthen claims
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to make it work in any given environment for their own peace of mind. Ideas aren't solid.
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But I agree that they'd both make stronger claims & be authoritarian if that would work.
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I think Putin is a real-world example of postmodernism in power. And clearly inspires as much fervour as any religious leader.
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