"For that matter, what exactly IS your case", Josep? IF you believe in intelligent design (and your advocacy of this 'Rare Earth' book appears to suggest that you do) why not come out and state that you do?

I'm sure that he can look after himself but, for the record, I have always found Mr Firth's posts to be interesting, thoughtful and well-informed. Unfortunately, we're not 'buddies' because I think that we live in different parts of the world. Neverthless, I suspect that if we ever met we could have a very civilised debate - from which anger and petulance would be absent. I'm also sure that I would learn a lot from him and I'm also sure that he doesn't deserve to be insulted.

You can insult me all you like - 'water off a duck's back' as my Mum used to say.