How can anyone question evolution?

Question

I believe in God, lets get that out there. There is just too much scientific proof that we can see and touch to prove that we evolved. Genesis 4: 16-17 pretty much confirms that Adam and Eve were not the only people on earth. So why the debate? Anyway, I think that evolution should be taught in classrooms, simply because of the science. If I was the teacher, I would also add that some believe in the creation by God. Let the students explore the issue for themselves.

To Nikki- Genesis 4:16-17 And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden. And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch...now if Adam and Eve were the only people on earth than how could Cain have found a wife in Nod? Prior to those passages there is no mention of Adam and Eve having any other children. Read it in the KJV.

Answer 1

Most people do not have the brain capacity to "see" how indeed evolution and creation do and can indeed exist side by side in the same space. God created everything....evolution was the tool God used and continues using to perfect his creations!!!

Answer 2

Scientific theories should be questioned, but it should be done by intelligent, educated people using the scientific method. To blindly accept the theory of evolution, or any other theory, reduces it to the level of dogma, and makes it useless. Science works because scientists test theories, and if they don't work, or a better one is formulated, tested, and explains a phenomenon better than another, the old idea is replaced by the new. This is in contrast to dogma, religious, political, or other, that is blindly accepted on the authority of a god, a book, a person, or some other source.

One of the properties a theory must have is that it must be disprovable. If it can't be disproved, then there is no way of knowing whether or not it is a valid explanation. And yes, evolutionary theory can be disproved. It hasn't been yet, and probably won't be, but if it ever were, it would be replaced by another theory. This is the power of scientific inquiry.

Yes, let the students explore the issues for themselves, and, in addition, give them the tools to do so, i.e., training in critical thinking.

Answer 3

I don't think religion belongs in the classroom - it should be explored and discovered outside of school on people's own time. For one thing, which religion would the teachers mention? If they mention God, do they also mention Allah, Zeus, and Ra the Sun God, and all the zillion other gods that man has chosen to worship? It wouldn't be fair to mention a belief system that is only chosen by some and ignore others.

And there is nothing wrong with questioning evolution, but the problem is that some religious fanatics like to "question evolution" by spouting random garbage that they read on a creationist website which has no actual scientific basis. I'm glad you are able to find a balance between evolution & creation.

Answer 4

Evolution is just a 'theory", based on tangible "evidence". It's no better then the creation "theory".

What do Darwin's theory and his believers recommend for social human behaviour? Nothing!

What is more important, believing in a theory or how to behave in our society, humans toward humans? Is there a purpose in our lives or are we merely a part of nature's recycling? With all our scientific "theories" there are to many things science cannot explain - yet. Nore are there any valid "theories" on how to eliminate jealousy, hate and war, just on how to fight more sophisticatedly!

There are rules connected with the creation theory which, if followed!, could and would lead to a better society and a better world.

Compassion AND forgiveness toward the "others" has been recommended by various "religions" and philosophers. I believe that Jesus expressed it best when He cited the two "first and foremost" commandments:

Love God, the Creator with all your being and above everything else, and love your "neighbour" even if (s)he is your enemy.

If you don't believe in God, just try to follow the second - and judge by the results.

As far as science is concerned and what it has achieved for us, here is my human evolution "theory":

Modern science, through nuclear and nano technology, bio engineering and now the successful mapping of human genes, has given us the tools
to accelerate human evolution at such a pace that, within the next generation,
we will be able to advance our species
== ======= ==
to the point of its extinction.

Answer 5

Actually there are many scientists who question evolution for the fact that evolution can not be explained by microevolution. Many microbiologists are at a loss as how some of the processes of
the body could have evolved.

Things such as blood clotting, cilium, metabolism, and glycoscilation.

I have read a few books on the subject that are very well referenced.

Also there are many alternative theories amongst scientists
about how the univers began. Many are beginning to challenge
the big bang theory and that gravity controls the universe.

There is a book out called" The Electric Universe" tho i cannot
remember who wrote it.

Many of these are not intellegent designers either.

i dont know what i believe because there are too many theories
out there, they are learning more and more about the human
body and the universe all the time, but in my opinion evolution
is not the answer for me at this time.

Answer 6

Adam and Eve were not the only people on earth but they were the FIRST people on earth. God created other people too but they are just not mentioned in the bible because they were not located in Eden. They were created in Canaan and other places. Adam and Eve were blessed to walk and talk with God over all the rest because they were priviledged to live in a PERFECT environment until they messed up. If evolution actually took place, and that is doubtful to me, God was behind that too, because He was the one who caused the "big bang" as well as the flood !! If evolution was true- why are there still apes? Regardless of the dispute, I agree that the theory of evolution and the creation theory of intelligent design should be made known to modern learners.

Answer 7

Personally, I have no problem whatsoever if you want to believe that God used an evolutionary process for His creation. However, my objection is purely along scientific grounds: I see no basis for believing that theory.

I think everyone believes in micro-evolution). That is far different than accepting it on a macro level...

Micro-evolution deals with the adaptations and changes within a species. Macro-evolution involves the addition of new traits (i.e.- the introduction of NEW genetic code) into a new species.

Micro-evolution is an accepted fact, and is observable throughout nature. Macro-evolution is simply a theory, and it has never been observed in science. The lack of any real evidence in the fossil record (of transitional life forms) stands out like a sore thumb...

Answer 8

We question the evolution model because it simply does not line up with the evidence. There is no irrefutable scientific proof. It can not be proven using scientific methods (testing, retesting, falsification and observation). It is a philosophy, a belief system and a world view, not science. Genesis 4:!6-17 speaks of Cain and his wife. Adam and Eve had many children, in the beginning of the human race, brothers and sisters married and had children. There was not a problem with this since their genes were pure and uncorrupted. As humans continued to reproduce, those genes became more and more corrupted, hence the law against incest, to prevent harmful mutations as a result of corrupted genes. I am sorry, but evolution teaches no God, no sin, no creation, death before sin, no redemption and no need for a redeemer. The evidence for molecules to man evolution is severely lacking and the case for creation is getting stronger. Teach it as a model, not fact. Allow students to question it and its inconsistencies, don't indoctrinate them with it. Allow the creation model to be taught along side of it and let the students decide which fits the evidence best and which one makes more sense.

Answer 9

All the anti-evolutionists say "There is no scientific proof of evolution" whilst conveniently ignoring that there is even less scientific proof for creationism. They just believe it.

I find this willingness to believe in fairy stories frightening.

Do you also not believe in Plate techtonic theory, that bad weather is a message from angry gods?

Oh Dear all those low IQ christians quoting from that great scientific book, the bible again

Answer 10

I believe in God. I don't question evolution. We are still evolving today. I read the whole Bible and came across proof that Adam and Eve were first but not the only ones of their time. They were the example.

Answer 11

I agree, but I think should ask why. The answer to that is that because the facts that prove evolution to true also prove that the bible (and the other 6000+ creation stories) to wrong. This shakes the foundation of their faith. Because if their creation is wrong than everything in their religion could be a lie. So they try to shoot holes in evolution to prove to themselves that what their faith isn't a fabrication.

It makes me laugh that creationist berate evolution because it's refered to as a theory, this must mean that they don't believe in gravity. After all it's just a THEORY.