evolution or genesis, wat du u believe?

Question

jus wondering, how many people actually believe which way, and wat theories people have

Answer 1

Why is it a question of either or? In fact both views are compatible as long as you don’t take Genesis to be a verbatim literal account of how things transpired during the dawn of our planet. Genesis, once read metaphorically, the way it was intended, does not conflict with evolutionary biology. If read literally, it does deeply contradict not only evolutionary theory, but standard scientific principles. However, when read in the figurative sense it gives moral quality and cosmic meaning to the evolutionary process.

My position on this issue allows the individual to entertain both propositions. Genesis should be seen only as a testament to the fact that God is the ultimate impetus behind the very creation of the universe, while evolution describes the mechanisms by which he brought about that creation. God is the prime mover, to use Aquinas’ language, and evolution is the result of that movement. God is the first cause, while evolution is the natural effects that stem from that cause. God facilitates the evolutionary process.

I think a view like this resolves the discord between evolutionary theory and theology in most people’s minds. Only the diehard fundamentalist, who are hell bent on maintaining a literal reading of the Bible, would have a problem with this. To those people, no amount of rhetoric, evidence, or proof would be sufficient to convince them.

Answer 2

I believe both -- and see no contradiction in that.
The Bible says God created the world in six days. But time is relative; how long was a day then? 1,000 years, one million years???
Very simple scientific experiments illustrate the process of evolution. Plants and animals, including humans, adapt to their habitat (for what DID we ever use that appendix, anyway!?!). For example, we are generally much taller than our ancestors, have a lot longer lifespan average -- all that is evolution.
But don't forget: the Bible (and Genesis) covers only two of the world's religions, Judaism and Christianity (which has a wide spectrum from Catholic to Unitarian). There are some six billion people in the world, the majority of whom are neither Christian nor Jewish! Where do they come in this evolution/ Genesis question?
The planet is millions of years old. There are fossils to prove that.
Christianity is 2006 years old; Judaism more than 5,000 years. Their origins are documented in the Bible and by archaeological discoveries like the Dead Sea Scrolls.
However, I also believe that Bible study belongs in religion classes and evolution stays in the science department -- and see no contradiction in that either!

Answer 3

I believe in Evolution, and I must stress that the Genesis is NOT a theory but rather a belief, at best a hypothesis.

I think most people don't understand evolution because it is much more complicated to understand than saying "there was a creator and puff he made the world." Also because there is an assault against evolution where there is misinformation, like "How could we come from monkeys?"

Answer 4

First I want to tell you that all the people who will answer you about creation being wrong will usually be insulting,arrogant, and immature.
Both evolution and creation or "intelligent design" are based on science AND faith. Evolution is just as much a religeous belief as creation.I have studied this topic for years, but cant go into all of it here. But in a nutshell, you either believe that you are a human, created in the image of God, with a soul and an eternity and a purpose, or you choose to believe that you are just a smart animal, evolved from primordial ooze, and that you are no more valuable in the scheme of the universe than a rat, a bug, or a weed. According to evolution you are just a smart monkey lucky enough to be high on the food chain, and will disappear and be nothing but dirt. Science only disproves evolution with the more we learn about genetics and dna. There are lots of good books. Try creationscienceinstitute.com

Answer 5

Evolution through mutation is a much more logical theory.

The creation of the world and the universe is a different story all together. I don't believe the world and universe was created in a few days.. regardless of how it is interpreted. Genesis is a crock.

Answer 6

You can have both with a little imagination, but some reason they are pitted against each other.

I happen to think the Universe is eternal and we have evolved from various elements, randomly. We may continue to evolved or die out. This is happening on trillions of other planets too.

Answer 7

I believe creationism through evolution. I dont believe it took millions of years for the world to come into existence.

Answer 8

in response to coldstream26's answer .......

"or you choose to believe that you are just a smart animal, evolved from primordial ooze, and that you are no more valuable in the scheme of the universe than a rat, a bug, or a weed"

I choose to beleive that...but I would say that all of those things are just as important as I am or anything else in the universe.

Answer 9

I choose to get my information on the world from science. I don't use a 2000 year old book. That should answer your question.

Answer 10

neither and both, I believe we cannot be sure either way. It may be something else entirely. When it comes to matters of the divine, all are ignorant.