2006-09-21 12:54:13 · 29 answers · asked by bobkgin 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Interesting answers. Of course I believe the theory of evolution, because it's scientific fact. But, one could turn your question around, and say since you don't understand creationism, it must be wrong?
2006-09-21 12:58:20 · answer #1 · answered by kimmyisahotbabe 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You ask a great question. Since I am not a creationist with a capital C, I can't answer your question as a Creationist. However, I specialize in reproductive biology, so I do have a wee bit of expertise in this area.
As a reproductive biologist, I can say that I fully understand the science behind evolution, but I don't fully understand evolution. Those who say they fully understand evolution, I've found are not very good scientists. (Just a personal observation.)
As a person of science, I do not hold any theory as absolute fact, and neither should you. Do so at your peril. I have seen scientific gospels fall many times.
All theories, including the Theory of Evolution, is a theory. Species creating evolution has not been proven. Nor have other plausible or incredulous theories been disproven.
The fossile record has many holes in it. Clinging to the fossile record to find a missing link may be very dissapointing to Evolutionary Scientists and the holes will continue to be harped upon by Creationists.
Nevertheless, evolution is the most attractive theory scientifically. Genetics give the strongest evidence. Genome divergence can resonably produce a family tree connecting plants to humans -- if you stretch it.
We know that random mutation can not account for all the variation on Earth, so it's reasurring to evolutionary theorists that viruses may speed up this process.
What I do know is that people are chock full of human nature. It is human nature to hold to ideas that sooth us. If evolution soothes you, you cling to it. If creation soothes you, you cling to it.
It is natural to reject the science of evolution if you don't understand it. It is natural to reject creationism if you don't understand it.
I have my biases, just as you have yours. I am content to live in peace and let others do the same.
Even Stephen J. Gould, a wonderful evolutionary theorist said religion and evolutionary theorists can coexist. If your ideas are as good as his, I'm willing to listen.
Thanks for the question, but why do you keep asking it? Is this a homework assignment? Working on your masters or doctorate? I'd love to know the thesis!
Good luck.
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2006-09-21 13:23:48 · answer #2 · answered by Ignoramus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many creationists DO understand the science of evolution, and STILL believe in creation...... because the two are completely separate issues. Evolution theory deals only with what happened to life AFTER it began, not HOW it began. It is entirely possible that God created the universe and uses evolution as one of his tools.
The real problem between creationists and evolutionists is when genesis literalists (or young-earth creationists) insist God created humans as they are today 6,000 years ago, and when evolutionists insist that evolution theory proves there is no God.
2006-09-21 13:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Creationists believe in science, we are not ignorant fools that just blindly believe that God said "poof" and made this world in seven days. Yes, there are some ignorant people, but you can say that of all people no matter what their beliefs. Who do you think created the "science"? GOD. I think you have a lot to learn. Maybe if you studied a little more you might change your mind or at least add some validity behind your arguments.
Peace once again
2006-09-21 13:32:27 · answer #4 · answered by CherBear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT SURE GOT DONE AND HERE WE ARE AS PROOF
Gen.1:1,2 All existed, evident as billions in time.
Gen.1:3-31 [ earth a focus, 41,870 years to Eden and all perfect ];
Gen.2:2,4 [ Heb.4:1-12; Eden and world began ];
Inhabitants meant to be perfect, perfection lost, at the end of 7,130 years the last 1000 years is Rev.20:1-6,13,14; It will end with all made as perfect as it was intended to be the whole 49,000 years and be a world without end on an earth without end included in time with the billions that had already existed before the earth became a focus.
John 17:3,5,24; Job 38:4-7; Job 2:1-2; Eze.28:13-15; Isa,14:12-14; Rev.5:11; Matt.26:53;
The inhabitants of heaven saw earth become a focus for habitation.
Adam was the first man, Eve was the first woman as created souls Gen.2:7; Isa.42:5; Num.16:22;
Abraham was #20 in the genealogy of Jesus. Matt.1:1-17;
Jesus was #62 from Adam, born as savior of the world 2006 years ago.
Source(s):
KJV Bible 1611.
2006-09-21 13:04:24 · answer #5 · answered by jeni 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry buddy. It's not the idea of "not" understanding evolution. It's the silly idea that life comes from an accident of chemicals, then slowly became more and more complicated to becoming all the creatures we now see. Does that really make sense?
Try to imagine this....this is hypothetical now....you have a huge bowl. You toss in lumber, wiring, concrete, glass, nails, etc., in other words, everything you need to build a house. Now you spin and shake that bowl. You apply heat, light, lightning, etc. You think those materials will ever become a house? Not in a trillion years. It's statistically impossible. Now this is just trying to "accidentally" make a house, try making life this way. In the end, you'll need intelligent guidance.
2006-09-21 13:03:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, that sums up most creationists arguments.
The real problem is that they try to treat evolution like a religious doctrine. In religion, either the idea is complete, covers all questions, and is without error, or it's all wrong. They don't realize that science is a process, and that a theory can be correct and still be incomplete. And if part of it turns out to be wrong, the theory can be changed to fit the new facts, someting verboten in religious doctrine.
2006-09-21 12:58:32 · answer #7 · answered by juicy_wishun 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I DO understand the "science" of evolution.
sci·ence [ sï Énss ] (plural sci·ences)
noun
Definition:
1. study of physical world: the study of the physical and natural world and phenomena, especially by using systematic observation and experiment
has evolution been observed? no, we have seen no ape evolve into a human
has evolution been re-created by experiment?
No
sorry, evolution is the religion practiced by many who refuse to believe in God and the bible.
it takes more faith to believe that life came from rain on a rock than it does to believe in a Creator
2006-09-21 13:02:24 · answer #8 · answered by SETFREEBYJESUS 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. I think that the 'young earth' theory is mine. I do believe that God created all things, but I point out flaws with evolution and things also. Ken Ham is a noted speaker on this. He is a scientist so somewhat dull to me since I am not a scientist but he is worth a listen in my opinion. The grand canyon and Mount St. Helens is good example to me. pattiandchad@yahoo.com if you want to know more.
2006-09-21 12:59:31 · answer #9 · answered by Akela 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The theory of evolution may accurately describe the history of what went on on this planet or it might not.
Unfortunately, the theory of evolution is untestable (because it describes a historical process that takes millions of years - so the theory goes) therefore it is not "science"
Microevolution (evolution within a species) undoubtably takes place, and can be tested, but macroevolution (evolution from one species to another) cannot be tested.
2006-09-21 12:58:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋