and you are a Christians?
2006-06-12 07:49:24 · 28 answers · asked by Michirù 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Learn the theory. You do not have to believe it. Just smile, take the class, and read other books such as the one below...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0936728612/sr=8-5/qid=1150138605
...or listen to this...
http://marshill.org/audio/cosmos.mp3
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Steel6in2k - That is a pretty arrogant thing to say.
Francis Collins
http://www.genome.gov/10000779
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Discoverer of Bacteria
John Dalton
Founder of Modem Atomic Theory
Gregor Mendel
Pioneer in Genetics
2006-06-12 07:58:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Well, I've been in that situation often, and it seems like the best option is to learn what you can without being confrontational. (Spamandhap has it right) Christians often say you should confront the teacher, but that doesn't show the respect and courtesy we ought to have as followers of Christ, and in the end it makes us look ignorant and foolish.
That said, there are times when speaking up, or taking issue, are called for--especially if it is a discussion style class. If you do decide to do this, make sure you know your stuff, and don't try and preach to somebody who has vastly more education then you--again, the best thing you could do for Chrisandom is to be an example of a fine person, not of an iritating and argumentative loudmouth.
Feel free to contact me if you have questions. This is an area I'm very interested in, and don't mind discussing.
2006-06-12 07:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by Joseph 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was told in high school - many years ago - that you could not be a Christian and pass biology, because we were taught that macro evolution (and the big bang theory) was fact.
I had a crisis over that. I knew that my parents would not be okay if I failed, no matter what the reason was. So I looked back on all the tests I had taken and realized that I had never been asked to believe what was taught, I was just required to prove that I knew what had been taught.
I studied evolution, I asked questions, read everything I could get my hands on. On the tests, I gave all the required answers, but on the back I gave all the reasons I disbelieved those answers.
I still passed with my conscience intact.
And, yes, I am a Christian.
2006-06-12 08:06:27 · answer #3 · answered by Contemplative Chanteuse IDK TIRH 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Listen to what he is saying, and then if you still firmly believe in Christianity, stick to it. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, including your teacher. But it doesn't mean you have to compromise your own faith... it is possible to pass a class taught by someone with differing beliefs AND stay true to yourself at the same time. Besides, if you really want to be firmly rooted in Christianity, it's good to learn about different perspectives... that way, when you are asked to defend your faith, you are knowledgeable about the other side of things as well, and better able to argue your point of view.
2006-06-12 07:58:05 · answer #4 · answered by lizwatson109 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cheer! Since evolutionary biology has shown real world results that creationists could only dream of (I haven't seen a creationist come up with a vaccine against HPV, which is known to cause cervical cancer, by vaccinating againt the virus "kind"), there is every reason to assume that you'll learn something that might help you be of benefit to everyone.
Schneb, it isn't arrogant if it's the truth. The people you name may or may not be Christian, but Christian does not equate to creationist. Name a creationist who has developed a vaccine against the virus (or bacteria) "kind".
2006-06-12 07:58:14 · answer #5 · answered by Rev. Still Monkeys 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Evolution is science, Christianity is faith. The two do not need to contradict each other. Don't stick your head in the sand, keep an open mind. There is nothing to fear from learning.
2006-06-12 07:55:40 · answer #6 · answered by keri gee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One is not exclusive of the other. Intelligent Christians including scientists know that evolution is real. If your teacher is teaching it, pay attention or you will grow up to be ignorant and full of superstition and fairy tales.
2006-06-12 07:53:48 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Learn from the teacher and become a person with wisdom. This does not means that you have to agree and believe in the theory. Just learn.....
2006-06-12 07:57:05 · answer #8 · answered by hmc121667 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just because somebody supports evolution doesn't mean they can't be a christian. I would suggest you listen to what they are saying and open your mind a little further. This doesn't mean you have to accept evolution as true, but you need to listen to it and actually think about it and consider what they are saying.
2006-06-12 08:02:17 · answer #9 · answered by Joe Shmoe 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try to realize that your teacher has an incredible body of scientific evidence to believe the way he/she does, and you do not. Maybe you could learn something...ask your teacher this question.
2006-06-12 07:54:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋