Religion & Spirituality - 7 September 2006

Whenever I talk to Christians about evolution they don’t seem to understand how it works.

They say things like ¨look at your hands, how can something so perfect for the job not have been designed ¨.

Which suggests to me they believe evolution is about things happening by accident.

So let me clarify this point. Evolution isn’t about lucky accidents its about trial and error. There is a subtle but important difference.

When two life forms reproduce DNA from both the male and female are mixed together, but also a random element is introduced. This random element is vital as it gives the life form new ways of adapting to its environment.

Say a new life form is born with a gene that lets it cope better with heat. If the environment then suddenly gets very hot, it’s brothers and sisters will die and it will live to pass on that gene to it’s children.

Now take a look at an apes hands they aren’t all that different from ours are they...

2006-09-07 08:13:23 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is very short video, less then a minute, but worth watching...

I thought you might find this inspiring or scary I'm not sure which?
http://www.youtube.com/v/SmLhyPjHVes

2006-09-07 08:11:10 · 16 answers · asked by ? 4

Pls only serious answers. I really want to know why it is okay now when the bible specifically said that the pig is not acceptable. (I miss bacon too, but that is not an answer)

2006-09-07 08:09:58 · 20 answers · asked by littledarling54 2

2006-09-07 08:09:10 · 38 answers · asked by bananabex 2

I'm athletic :-)

2006-09-07 08:08:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Peace and Love

2006-09-07 08:06:28 · 22 answers · asked by digilook 2

I've read the book "The SUPER BEINGS" by John Randolph Price and would like some guideance.

2006-09-07 08:05:53 · 12 answers · asked by ccorbs4 1

I am just looking for opinions and arguments from both believers and non-believers. I am a Christian and I do believe. But how many out there think the same?

2006-09-07 08:05:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

i sometimes wonder why God said let's make man in our image after our likeness.what is the purpose of creating man ???this life can be beautiful,but tireing as well..we all fear death because we don't know what to expect,i wonder why God bothered????

2006-09-07 08:05:03 · 12 answers · asked by punkin 5

want the truth 100% please,i always had a hard life since child hood,got maried had a hard maried life,got divorced still having a hard and confusing life,my oldest children are adults now my youngest is with his mom i lost house and every thing i dont drink or smoke still every day seems the same what good im i doing here seems like im just taking up space when i was drinking and smoking i had a family to go to,whats up with that,what is realy the meaning of living what do i go from here.

2006-09-07 08:04:57 · 22 answers · asked by what is the good word? 4

The OT God is all about smiting and wrath and punishment.

The NT God is all forgiving and loving and kind.

2006-09-07 08:04:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whenever science has proven any obviously flaws with the Bible the Christian explanation has been "the Bible is not meant to be taken literally".

Whenever you question a Christian on how they arrive at their conclusions without factual basis the Christian explanation is that you must have "faith".

Using these type of explanations seems so logical to those emotionally attached to it as it would appear that they are always right, but these style of explanations absorb all reasoning whether it is right or wrong.

It reminds me of the Amway rep that who upon my questioning all the details of the marketing plan that didn't add up professed that if I didn't believe in the opportunity I could never make it happen.

If the defense of suggesting "faith" (or lack of it) is to be used by Christian's in the face of any objection, are Christians not setting themselves up to block any logic no matter who is right or wrong? Is this any different than the logic of fundamentalist Muslims?

2006-09-07 08:04:24 · 11 answers · asked by Marcello 2

if jesus came down as a gay muslim would you still love him

2006-09-07 08:04:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

muslims ae the reason for any major attacks in this world. besides, they are the only people in the world who expose and espect their religion pretty TOOOOOOO much..growing beards, treating women differently, avoiding common occassions, etc..why is it? do they have a problem..their prayers disturb neighbourhoods near mosques..huh

2006-09-07 08:02:56 · 14 answers · asked by Seungyong W 5

2006-09-07 08:01:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks you for Participating in my Poll.

No Science here...this is just the results of those who answered my Poll 8 Minutes ago.

This was the result:

1. Christians:20
2. Islam: 2
3. Mormon: 1
4. Agnostic: 3
5. None: 1
6. Jedi: 1
7. Just believe:1
8. Pastafarian:1
9. Pork Chop Sandwich:1
10. Atheist: 4
11. Non-Believer:2
12. Believe in God:1
13. Christian Science: 1
14. I believe in myself:1
15. Isian Witch/Neo-Pagan:1
Thanks Again....Have a Great Day!

2006-09-07 08:00:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found the image in a piece of chocolate!! "I found it in a grilled cheese sandwich!"

2006-09-07 08:00:12 · 4 answers · asked by Southpaw 7

This was written by Brenda's World, in answer to another question: "Why can’t the believers of religious theory just behave in a decent manner, in much the same way as the scientific community does." My question is this: If that statement is true, then why do all public school science books start out with "Millions and millions of years ago..."? Why are kids forced to learn the THEORY of evolution (which hasn't been proven) if the scientific community isn't forcing their views down our throats?

2006-09-07 07:59:01 · 12 answers · asked by p2of9 4

all the fowl and bad language that should be in a porn room or cat.

2006-09-07 07:58:38 · 32 answers · asked by teacher2you2000 2

specific location in brazil curitiba (Batel)

2006-09-07 07:57:47 · 2 answers · asked by christopher p 1

- like a religion for dummies sort of thing.

2006-09-07 07:57:27 · 10 answers · asked by chat t 1

Believers do you just have faith that he really does?

2006-09-07 07:57:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

...The point of life is? I was thinking, and I wonder how many people would agree, or what their response would be. The point of Life: To live. I think things are alot more simple than a lot of people think. what do you think?

2006-09-07 07:55:35 · 17 answers · asked by Datura 2

If God is only supposed to strike you down if you sin then why does the Vatican have lightning rods?

2006-09-07 07:54:38 · 21 answers · asked by footynutguy 4

This is celebrated in one of the states in india? in middile of september.

2006-09-07 07:52:39 · 7 answers · asked by manoj k 2

I have some 80proof and I'm gonna drink it tonight! LOL

2006-09-07 07:52:37 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-07 07:51:59 · 16 answers · asked by Big Blue 3

2006-09-07 07:51:07 · 12 answers · asked by teejay 1

I am spiritual, not religious. I believe in God but do not subscribe at all to religion.

Something did happen in the middle east almost 7000 yrs ago, because the prophets thst wrote the books were obviously very prophetic... where did they get their info? and no I do not believe it was a one on one with God.

2006-09-07 07:50:29 · 8 answers · asked by Sleeping Troll 5

i just wanted to ask anyone who is religious in anyway, and i respect you all BIG TIME, i mean my favourite role model, Shawn Michaels, is religious, but what made you religious. Do you believe in God/s? if you had to say one statement/ speach/ passage that would make me religious and believe in that religion what would it be? also as an addition, what do you think god is?

2006-09-07 07:50:27 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous