Creationism is the idea that everything suddenly popped into being.
Sounds like an extreme logical extension of the theory of punctuated equilibria to me. Except that it implies only one punctuating equilibrium.
For those who don't have an evolutionary biology background: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punctuated_equilibrium)
2006-09-10 02:51:11 · 11 answers · asked by the last ninja 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-09-14 12:39:37 · update #1
I don't know enough to adequately answer the question but I'm going to do some reading on punctuated equilibrium because you've piqued my interest with the question. TY.
2006-09-10 02:56:30 · answer #1 · answered by genaddt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Creationism and punctuated equilibrium have nothing in common.
Creationism says that Genesis is a literal description of the creation of the universe, the world, and humans. Creationism is based on faith and faith alone.
Punctuated equilibrium fits within the framework of evolutionary theory. It's just an alternative to a purely gradualistic view of evolution, and it's based on sound scientific methodology.
So there's no relationship at all.
JMB
2006-09-10 10:23:47 · answer #2 · answered by levyrat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Creationism is the attempt to render Genesis acceptable to an educated populace. It is a complete rejection of the big bang.
Creationism has nothing to do with evolution, evolution addresses species development, it does not deal with the origin of life.
2006-09-10 09:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by Dane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see how punctuated equilibrium can possibly work. How about considering creation being a fact of science. This would answer a lot of questions.
2006-09-10 09:54:28 · answer #4 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well no that doesn't work because creationism supposes that as you say "everything" popped into being. No one knows how the universe started, but once it started, it's pretty clear that physical forces alone accounted for the rest.
2006-09-10 09:54:39 · answer #5 · answered by slyintellectual 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kind of...
Creationism is a desperate attempt by religions to bring God back into the picture as science continues to add proof to natural evolution.
2006-09-10 09:54:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no its just a fantasey world for christians who do not live in the real world creationism is just made up fairy tales it is not real evolution is real most of the world nows that but not the fools in kentucky
2006-09-10 09:56:34 · answer #7 · answered by andrew w 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Creationism stands alone.
2006-09-10 10:00:01 · answer #8 · answered by Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with out relying on other peoples testimony, for the individual the universe exist only from their birth and not before
2006-09-10 09:56:05 · answer #9 · answered by gasp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
creationism is just something rednecks made up.
2006-09-10 09:54:15 · answer #10 · answered by jokedrugs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋