Do only the unwise consider the unproven theory of evolution ...?

Question

to be factual? Do they believe in evolution because their egos cannot accept the possibility there is One who is greater than they? Or is it because they have nothing else in which to believe?

I guess this question was too difficult for Jibba Jabba to answer intelligently.

Do NONE of you see this is the EXACT SAME question you throw at us, except turned around? Why then do you feel it's ok to speak this way to us? You've all proven my theory: you can dish it, but you can't take it.

Answer 1

Duck! They're throwing stones already!
Actually, that is a very good question...maybe it is an ego thing. I never looked at it that way before, but it could be.
Some of the answers you've gotten so far do seem pretty egotistical. Hmmm......

Answer 2

Wisdom is the ability, developed through experience, insight and reflection, to discern truth and exercise good judgment.

If the millenia of experience and insight prove evolution to some to be as insightful in their good judgement as any alternative, I'd have to say no, it's not a lack of wisdom that caused people to accept the theory of evolution. Let's face it, there's a reason science minded people call it a theory...if we called it the law of evolution, that might be a different story. A better question might be if it's unwise to spend so much time arguing about whether the universe has come across via a magical diety or a chaotic happenstance. In the end, it's the facts of the world that we deal with daily, and it's our actions and decisions while we're alive now we should be concerned with.

Namaste!

Answer 3

Scientific theories are never proven. They are either consistent with the available evidence, or they are not. The theory of evolution is consistent with all the available evidence. Population traits have been seen changing in the wild and in controlled experiments that are consistent with the theory.

Consider that gravity is also a theory. The mechanics of how changes propagate in throughout a population under evolutionary theory is far better understood than why objects attract each other according to gravity.

And yet no one suggests we should ignore gravity as "unproven." Rejection of evolution is strictly because one specific interpretation of one specific holy book contradicts it. But we've been down this path before. True believers refused to accept heliocentrism until it was unequivocably proven, at which point, the scripture was "reinterpreted."

Answer 4

Do only the unwise consider the unproven theory of intelligent design to be factual?

I believe in evolution for a very simple reason: It has more evidence going for it than any other available theory. I accept the POSSIBILITY that God exists, but so far there isn't much evidence for either that or intelligent design. And there's plenty else I COULD believe, but I don't believe it because the evidence doesn't support it.

Answer 5

i think you're looking at it in the wrong light. so, a man can build a boat that house 2 or every animal, a man got a set of laws from a burning bush, and 2 ppl populated the earth, but its totally impossible that we evolved from lesser beings? how do you know that evolution isnt geared to eventually let us become angels or something? how do you know that GOD didnt plan evolution?

i'm not saying that evolution is right, and creationism is wrong, but you cant really argue with science. if you believe in God, then you believe that anything is possible, because theres no explaining how god exists. does that mean he doesnt exist? no, it just means you cant explain it. so, if god doesnt need an explanation, why does evolution?

also, the bible has flaws in it. those stories originate before most ppl could read or write. they passed the stories down orally for generations. now, theres now way that those stories were told over and over without changing a little bit, especially when they were translated into other languages. also, read the 4 gospels, and the story of the last supper. they're not all the same. in one Jesus points out his killer, in another he just says that he knew someone would betray him. now, if you believe the bible is totally accurate, how can it be that the men at the last supper didnt all get the same account? simple, the bible is written by man, and man is flawed. so, if you believe in the bible, which teaches us that we're not perfect, how can you believe we wrote god's book perfectly? i'm pretty sure if god told me something, i might not be perfect enough to get it right.

so, how can you dismiss something because its not proven (and theres lots of evidence of evolution), and justify something else thats unprovable? the bible isnt enough to support your claims. i read a book about some green eggs and ham once, but that doesnt mean it really happened.

and, btw, i believe in god, but i dont think everything in the bible is accurate historically, its been proven to be full of holes.and faith is only good when you couple it with being able to examince and question your faith, especially before you go pointing out the issues with other ppl's beliefs.

Answer 6

For your information, evolution and religion are NOT mutually exclusive. Many intelligent, thinking Christians have accepted the truth of the theory of evolution; for example, check out the official position of the Roman Catholic Church.

It is really only the fundamentalists who remain in a state of denial over the reality of evolution. By the way, the word "day" in the first chapter of Genesis is an incorrect translation of the original manuscript. The proper translation is "heptad" or something like that, that is an indeterminate time period. But don't take my word, check any good Bible reference. Bottom line - God didn't create the world in seven days.

Answer 7

It just seems to fit more rationally into their crazy mindset - some of those "Creationists" or "Realists" don't even believe in the Easter Bunny or Santa They are insane, how can they believe in Science when a book, The Book, The Bible says differently - it was written ages ago so it is obviously the only choice.

Though on second thought, the Bible was in fact compiled by a pagan roman emporer that didn't believe in Christianity so that he coudl control the massess - and it is not really the words of God in it but just stories that men created...hmm no, Creation must be correct because everyone knows Science is evil.

Note: Creation has no evidence, no basis except for your belief and though it is likely not reality but I do respect your faith in it.

Answer 8

Right . . .it's my ego, has nothing to do with anything else. I mean what idiot wouldn't believe in something that nobody has ever seen, God - but I can't believe in evolution,but I do believe that Jesus came back to life, because that's more believable then genetic evolution over hundreds of millions of years.

My ego makes me look so stupid sometimes, Praise the Lord!!



****later added

after reading your profile, I see that you are "not afraid to use god's sword" and that you are a born again.

So let me translate all of that to everyone else reading this . . .
The lady who asked this question is a hippie who took too many mushrooms, was probably home schooled, and has nothing else in her life except some long book which is missing half of it's chapters . . .you hold on to that, that's great, I'm proud of you, now go get your 15 other brothers and sisters that live in the house and have a family discussion on the bastards out there like me that bring beezlebub into your life.

I hate to tell you LoveChildFlowerWindBark, when you die, you're dead, it's over.

Answer 9

I guess I am among the unwise. I do accept there is one greater than I. In fact, the well ordering theorem implies there exists at least one greater than I and given the empirical data, I would guess there are at least two greater than me. The Kuratowski-Zorn lemma would imply I could find several greater than I if I looked in enough subsets.

I cannot decide, however, which specific cause makes me unwise, being Christian or from accepting evolution as the best fitting theory to the empirical evidence.

I will let the audience decide with their votes.

Answer 10

Here's the difference, brainiac, the theory of evolution was a conclusion the result of the scientific theory. You can't test whether or not god exists, there is absolutely no way to reach a reasonable conclusion.

I love when you soft skulls refer to the "theory" of evolution with such disdain. If you knew anything about science, you would know that there is a rigorous process for something to become a "theory".

Answer 11

Religion will always be at odds with science. Those who believe in evolution over creation do so b/c they believe science is more factual and reasonable than what they consider to be blind (read: foolish) faith in the unknown. Those who believe in creation over evolution (like myself) do so for a number of reasons: 1) The theory of evolution has been essentially disproved by concrete evidence; and creation is continually being PROVEN by physical evidence; 2) We believe that the Bible is historically and spiritually accurate and it is the book that gives us hope and through which God's Holy Spirit helps us to have faith.