In addition, several previous posts have made reference to a mysterious
change in "pressure" which may effect rates of radioactive decay....
I must take issue with the approach being advocated here: namely, the
rejection of well-accepted and well-documented scientific knowledge on the
basis of cryptic, nonsensical objections. Of course, this is not the forum
for a scientific debate, but doesn't this type of approach hinder more
creative, insightful resposes to modern challenges to the Torah history of
the world?
I respect the faith in Torah reflected in the post quoted above, and
certainly science does not merit the same devotion. Nonetheless, the
rejection of basic scientific information comes far to easily to RMPCTA -
does he have the same potent doubts in science when he drives a car, uses a
computer, or visits a doctor?
This question deserves a more objective and informed approach.
Josh R. Friedman
Philadelphia, PA
friedmaj@mail.med.upenn.edu