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How to slam dunk creationists when it comes to the theory of evolution
Playing to the intelligent design mob, Mike Pence is simply spinning words in his war on evolutionary biology
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The problem is, you can't argue with stupid. If you do, as the article and the (possibly apocryphal) quote by Mark Twain say, they'll do everything they can to bring you to their level and beat you with bullshit, which they know much better than you.
Sometimes you're lucky and you find an intelligent one who's only been dragged into it by their family/environment, that's the only case where you have a chance.
I wasn't particularly happy with their title to be honest. I found the information in the article interesting and useful but if someone is set in their belief then nothing will change them. There's enough in the piece to be able to convince some people but the staunch opposers ain't going to be slam dunked by any argument.
Some people come around, there is definitely a lot of ignorance out there. Which is why sometimes it's worth the effort.