Tactics

Ok, here seems to be the real question... How does one talk to a scientist about metaphysics, and how does one convince a scientist of differing metaphysics? Because, the whole evolution/ID comes down to an understanding of the metaphysics behind the two theories. In order to switch theories, it would have to be a major paradigm shift which requires a change in the philosophy behind the theories. Until ID can either A) be so convincing that a self-respecting scientist can't deny it (not likely to happen do to the strong, unwaivering support Darwinism has, even when completely illogical and unsupported) or B) talk to scientists about metaphysics and have it be understood and debated fairly, it seems that they will never win the battle. If ID could have the explanitory power of say the Big Bang, then it might be able to accomplish A, but since that seems unlikely to happen, the discussion needs to tend towards B. So, how does one turn the discussion away from "science" qua naturalism, to a seperation of worldviews from the data? This seems an almost impossible task in the current state of things... I guess Dr. Johnson has attempted this, but it has been met with limited success in the strong scientific realm.

Sigh...if only they had recieved actual, good liberal arts education, I don't think this would be such a problem...