Creationists, are you sure God wants you to behave like mouth-breathing ignoramuses?

Question

Is it possible that Creationism is not just bad science, but bad theology as well?
Jesus told his followers to have faith. He didn't say that you should try and deny logical and reasonable theories such as Evolution.
God is about faith and love. Science is about what can be seen, weighed and measured.
The denial of scienctific knowledge is bad theology since it demonstrates a lack of faith.
Would a good christian deny the benefits of scientific research such as penicillin and vaccination, and their obvious contribution to human wellbeing? To try and hobble or to deny science is to limit humanity's options for happiness. Would Jesus want that?
Creationists today are making the same mistake as clergyman in the past who advised people that bathing was a sin. Although the benefits of the theory of evolution may not be apparent as the benefits of medical research, all knowledge is the property of humanity. We can use it badly or well. The role of Chritsianity is to provide guidance o

to provide moral guidance.

Eyeloves.Jesus,
I didn't say Christians were ignorant, only christians who try and stifle scientific debate. I am also a Christian.
In answer to you Q. A miracle, by definition is something that cannot be expalined by science, so your question answers itself. I do believe that miracles sometimes occur.

Wendy, Mamabear,
I have no issue with religious folk who have ab open mind such as yourselves. Unfortunately there are still some who do live in the dark ages, and they try to use faith to back their prejudices.

Mellow,
Some hardline christians certainly do deny evolution. I have had them tell me personally.
On your other point, humans, and other species have not changed in the time we have observed them. This is a good point, and interesting. It is not however inconsistent with the theory of evolution. Darwin proposed that more successful species replace other species. New species arise through mutation and when ecological niches become vacant. Evolution only makes sense when we see its results in geological time. A human lifespan , or even the period of recorded history is too short to observe much evolutionary change. Richard Dawkins books are worth a read, even if you don't accept evolution. I have read Genesis and found it a good analogy for human developmen.

Answer 1

THey know what they want to know, they will not be changed...

It can not be bad theology if they believe it, simple as that

Answer 2

The idea that life evolved as evolutionists claim should be the laughable position, but some Creationists' insistence that Earth and Man came on the scene together have the evolutionists laughing at us instead.

As to how to answer the questions of scoffers, I would say that neither Scientists nor Theologians have all the answers to questions about our origins. But the issue confronting us is not about our origin. It's about our destiny and the alternatives are clear. It's either believe God or don't. Since we won't know from experience that we made the right choice until it's too late, believing God is the only logical thing to do. If believing Him is wrong, we'll simply get the destiny that was always intended for us, no harm, no foul. But if we're right, we'll be blessed beyond measure.

However for unbelievers it's just the opposite. If they're right, they'll just get the destiny always intended for them, but if they're wrong they'll burn in Hell forever. It's a no-brainer.

Answer 3

Who is denying evolution?????
It's taught in the classroom and thousands of books on evolution are readily available to anyone down at your local library. A student can major in Evolution at their university. So, tell us, who is denying evolution?

Science is one thing. Humans certainly benefit from science and research. As a collective and civilized race, we humans have certainly "evolved." We know more, have more, get it faster and easier, etc., etc., etc. However, since the beginning of recorded man history not one human has changed in any way. We are, all of us young and old, exactly the same - inside and out - molecules and cells all the same. "We the People" have not "evolved" one bit. Nor has the rabbit or the ox or the kangaroo or the red snapper, and nor has the tulip, the rose bud or the maple tree. In Man's recorded history not one living, breathing thing has evolved into something else. So, while evolution remains a theory, it has yet to be proven in any way, shape or form. How, then, can anyone deny something that simply does not exist?

If you want to bash those who believe all things were created by God then you're going to have to pick a better weapon than evolution.

Answer 4

Ermmm, I'm a creationist and believe in evolution too

And what if it can be shown where Jesus has absolute perfect relevance to time?
Well, that's what I am doing. Sharing The Theory of Everything as a visual theory to everything. I begun from a dream, to more dreams and each sharing a little more that over time shows me exactly how Christ fits into 'time'

For anything to evolve, there had to be something created for it to evolve

Creation and evolution-and in that order

I do not need to prove myself right-but if you want to try and prove me wrong then feel free to do so-The more I do, the more it shows me I am right
I didn't go to school like you, or know as much as you probably but I do know the truth, and I do have the theory to everything but not in physics-it is all a visual theory to everything yet holds ALL the math. Holds ALL time. Holds mythology and religion and I haven't by a long shot finished although I am trying to pull myself away from what has been given while I sleep.
Really, I do not need to create any more images to demonstrate it-it's all already there for others to see as I do

Answer 5

I'm not sure what your point is. Are you suggesting that by believing in a loving, Creating God, that we totally reject the developments from, and observations of, that creation?

I'm believe in the Creation, and I still go to the doctor, and drive cars, and love to star-gaze, and study biology. There is nothing about believing in God that automatically excludes accepting things logically proven.

I think perhaps you don't understand people of faith. The attitudes you mention haven't been held for hundreds of years. We aren't stuck in the Dark Ages anymore, you know!

Answer 6

Hello icaruscatfish.. :)

If Christians are so ignorant, then why cannot science explain a miracle?

I say this to you in Love.. :)

In Jesus Most Precious Name..
With Love..In Christ.. :)

Answer 7

Good point, unfortunately it is only of use to those with an open mind- your target audience closed their mind to all reason centuries ago!