If you want to argue theism and evolution honestly and fairly you need to read this, it's better to argue from a rational stand point than from an emotional one.
http://www.trueorigin.org/creatheory.asp
2006-09-08 16:03:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"Science" is a big word in your question. There are many different types of science; in fact, Merriam-Webster Online has 24 entries for science. I've included the top 3 in the section below the url.
Personally, I believe what is written in Genesis. God created heaven, earth, universe, stars, sun, moon, land, water, gravity, animals, birds, insects, sea creatures, people, veins, organs, our brain - everything; He's beyond our comprehension; limitless in His abilities. In some way or another all of these "categories" have scientific qualities, features... if you will. So when I think of science, I think of God first and am amazed at how well he made everything and he didn't miss a beat!
Maybe our discovering science is part of God's plan; it's how He shows us we can trust in Him; He thinks of everything.
So... I'm a Christian and God's science is cool - they sure do go together to me.
2006-09-08 16:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I borrowed this from a new book by Micheal Shermer publisher of Skeptic Magazine "Why Darwin Matters: The Case Against Intelligent Design" and used it on another question.
If one is a theist, it should not matter when God made the universe—10,000 years ago or 10,000,000,000 years ago. The difference of six zeros is meaningless to an omniscient and omnipotent being, and the glory of divine creation cries out for praise regardless of when it happened. Likewise, it should not matter how God created life—whether it was through a miraculous spoken word or through the natural forces of the universe that He created. The grandeur of God’s works command awe regardless of what processes He used.
As for meanings and morals, it is here where our humanity arises from our biology. We evolved as a social primate species with the tendency of being cooperative and altruistic within our own groups, but competitive and bellicose between groups. The purpose of civilization is to help us rise above our hearts of darkness and to accentuate the better angels of our nature.
Believers should embrace science, especially evolutionary theory, for what it has done to reveal the magnificence of the divinity in a depth never dreamed by our ancient ancestors. We have learned a lot in 4,000 years, and that knowledge should never be dreaded or denied. Instead, science should be welcomed by all who cherish human understanding and wisdom.
2006-09-08 16:21:33 · answer #2 · answered by Chaine de lumière 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Man I don't want to argue at all. You believe what ever you think is the thing to believe and I will do the same. this argueing stuff never, ever converts anyone to anything. It is a waste of your time and mine.
It starts wars it creates splits in families and it is not what is meant by Christianity at all.
It is just not worth it.
God does not benefit from it at all and neither do we.
2006-09-08 16:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have NEVER believed in evolution.
Reason #1: It is impossible for me to believe that we ALL came from the primordial ooze & evolved into apes then into humans. Why? In EVERY species on this planet there IS a throw back. Now excluding the Enquirer, Globe etc. I do NOT recall hearing for a woman giving birth to a bouncing baby APE!!!! Now, I'll admit, I have seen babies that look like little monkeys, but I'm sure that were their DNA tested they WOULD BE HUMAN!!!
I also do NOT recall Apes giving birth to anything but APE BABIES!!!!
Reason #2: WHY ARE THINGS STILL NOT EVOLVING???? If indeed we evolved from ooze, WHY IS OOZE STILL NOT EVOLVING!!!!!! WHY DO WOMEN HAVE BABIES & WE DON'T JUST GO PICK ONE UP FROM THE RIVER BANK???
I realize Religion for many is equally hard to swallow, but it is easier to question the "teachings" of Religion than the idea of Creation.......
2006-09-08 16:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Come now. The Greatest Scientist ever is our Creator, Yahweh God---No one can dispute that we were wonderfully made with love and with utmost precision as well as the universe and everything moving in perfect motion--how can our Great and Loving Creator be disputed against when all the facts are in front of our God-given eyes to see?
2006-09-08 17:13:44 · answer #5 · answered by avaddohn-Apollyon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am for science and No they don't go together I don't need to argue
2006-09-08 16:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by nightsky1331 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Science & religion have NOTHING in common. Science is the continued, evolving path of knowledge that is being rewritten as more is being found out. Religion simplifies life to a moronic level where it thinks knowledge & god is fixed, static, immutable, that there is only one book to follow, and that it was written by a supernatural Sky Author. Life is complicated, religion is not.
2006-09-08 16:08:36 · answer #7 · answered by Bronweyn 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Ultimately the scientific method (and its close relative, logical argumentation) are entirely inconsistent with an intellectual system based on faith such as Christianity and most other major religions.
2006-09-08 16:51:22 · answer #8 · answered by urbancoyote 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I see all the time that they go together perfectly.
Science has never disproven anything in the Bible but has instead confirmed much.
2006-09-08 16:19:55 · answer #9 · answered by Tom C 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is impossible for a man to be saved in ignorance.
2006-09-08 17:58:45 · answer #10 · answered by Isolde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋