2006-09-25 08:58:29 · 30 answers · asked by mathewthere 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My church is not against the theory of evolution. I was taught both creation and evolution in my youth, and as a child, never saw any huge conflict between the two (I was told that God created life, but then it began to evolve). I think that most Christians are not the outright foes of science that many people would suggest, and that many people of faith are willing to examine evolution--and all other scientific propositions--with an open mind.
2006-09-25 09:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by thaliax 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe in God and Jesus Christ. However, the facts of this world are inevitably defined by the science of it all. I mean, how can so many people believe stories in a book written thousands of years ago, but they can't believe the fossils of humanoids like 'Lucy' or the newest child fossil found, 'Baby Lucy?'
With so much evidence, why is it so difficult for people to see the truth? If I shoot you with a gun and you claim that you 'can't believe that happened' because someone said 'he didn't shoot you,' or rather, 'the bullet just appeared there,' would you simply believe it?
Who ever said that evolution wasn't part of God's work? Just because the bible (written by a man, and then edited a thousand times over, translated just as many times, and with parts omitted by the Catholic church) says that God created the Earth in seven days, does that mean you believe that all of this truth that we have seen locked in this beautiful Earth is a lie and a book of stories written by men thousands of years ago is true? Don't be so simple.
Think outside of the box and try not to believe everything that you're told. Just because you were taught about the Tooth-fairy and St. Nick since you were a child doesn't make them any more real, does it? I'm not saying that there isn't truth to some of the stories in the bible. All I'm saying is that it is silly and ignorant to assume that there is no such thing as Evolution, even though we've PROVEN that it is true through fossils and our own planet's history book - one that is far more true than the bible (often archeological digs are used to provide authenticity to the stories in the bible - if religious archeologists use the Earth to prove that their theories about the stories in the bible are true, then how is it that you can deny the same Earth's history book when it produces irrefutable evidence of evolution? I believe in God and Jesus Christ and am a devote Christian. However, I, too, am a scientist. I believe that the two are no different and have the same goal in mind. It's foolish to say that physics isn't a study of God. If God created this world and we are studying the mystery of the way things work, then are we not studying God himself? I know that some of you will say I am blasphemous - a hypocrite, etc., etc. But look with your hearts AND your minds and truly tell me that I am wrong! I know that we all have our own opinions about things - but the facts are this: We have physical proof of evolution. I, personally, have metaphysical proof that God and Jesus Christ exists, and do not say that my fellow Christians are fools for believing in Him. However, lets not be simple minded simply because we believe in a higher power. Don't become brainwashed by what people tell you or what you read in that ancient book. Evolution is what it is: Fact, not fiction.
I hope this helps.
2006-09-25 16:25:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The theory of evolution was proposed by those who were secular humanists, and who wanted to get rid of a belief in God. The two ideas, creation and evolution, are mutually exclusive. They cannot coexist. If you believe in the biblical account of creation, then you cannot believe that the Earth has been around for millions of years. The account in Genesis clearly states that God breathed life into the man who became a living soul. (Not primordial ooze, or a fish with legs, but man.)
There are those who postulate that you can mix the two, and have attempted to do so by employing "theistic evolution," where God put the parts in place and let them spin together over millions/billions of years. Others propose a "gap" theory, where in Genesis 1:1, the earth was created, but in Genesis 1:2, God judged that earth, and recreated it in Genesis 1:3, hoping that the time frame matches the scientific theory. Others will ask, "How long was a day during creation?" hoping that the answer is millions of years long each.
Because there are no witnesses to what occurred during creation, anything that man comes up with is a theory, and unable to be proven through a scientific process, which requires the scientific method.
The scientific method requires:
# 1. Observe some aspect of the universe.
# 2. Invent a tentative description, called a hypothesis, that is consistent with what you have observed.
# 3. Use the hypothesis to make predictions.
# 4. Test those predictions by experiments or further observations and modify the hypothesis in the light of your results.
# 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until there are no discrepancies between theory and experiment and/or observation.
But this is supposed to be based on observable facts. Evolution cannot achieve this using the traditional scientific method. What does that leave?
Faith. Just like those he criticizes for following myths, the evolutionist is practicing his faith. The evolutionist believes in the theory. They have their own scriptures, and apologea. And woe unto those who knowingly or unknowing tread on "holy" ground. They'll eat you alive. You'd think for all their vitriol, that you were in a church full of hypocrites.
2006-09-25 16:02:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I am a Catholic, therefore a Christian and have no problem whatsoever with evolution, science, space and everything else. I do not believe in Noah's Ark as being the refuge for every type of animal on earth - that is ridiculous. The flood was probably a localised event. As I say I have no problem with it or my religious beliefs - the Bible was written 1700 years ago in a manner that the people of the time could understand...............
2006-09-25 16:08:04 · answer #4 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't have a religion I'm a secular humanist
Today the theory of evolution is again under heavy attack by religious fundamentalists. Although the theory of evolution cannot be said to have reached its final formulation, or to be an infallible principle of science, it is nonetheless supported impressively by the findings of many sciences. There may be some significant differences among scientists concerning the mechanics of evolution; yet the evolution of the species is supported so strongly by the weight of evidence that it is difficult to reject it. Accordingly, we deplore the efforts by fundamentalists (especially in the United States) to invade the science classrooms, requiring that creationist theory be taught to students and requiring that it be included in biology textbooks. This is a serious threat both to academic freedom and to the integrity of the educational process. We believe that creationists surely should have the freedom to express their viewpoint in society. Moreover, we do not deny the value of examining theories of creation in educational courses on religion and the history of ideas; but it is a sham to mask an article of religious faith as a scientific truth and to inflict that doctrine on the scientific curriculum. If successful, creationists may seriously undermine the credibility of science itself.
2006-09-25 16:02:16 · answer #5 · answered by n2mustaches 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well first my major was biology and obviously with science you believe in evolution, but ya know I'm hoping they are wrong.
And I do not have a religion, I just believe in God, and try to be nice and do good things!
2006-09-25 16:00:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Evolution isn't something you believe in. There is evidence to support it... very strong evidence. You can either choose to accept it or choose not to accept it. If you feel it's a matter of faith you aren't well informed on the facts. It's that simple.
2006-09-25 16:44:18 · answer #7 · answered by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One can believe in evolution without believing in evolution as creation. We can see evolution at work around us constantly. It does not mean that was how we are created.
2006-09-25 16:01:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
There IS a FORM of what you say is "evolution" of man. 2000 years ago, I think the average height of people was like 4 to 41/2'. TODAY it is like 6'. But, evolving from other creatures can't be proven, so I don't have any faith in that. It HAS been proven that there are NO common DNA to neanderthal "man", and humans. GOD IS! JESUS IS!! Just take a deep breath, and read John 1:1. Everything takes faith. My faith is in Jesus.
2006-09-25 16:06:57 · answer #9 · answered by thewordofgodisjesus 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes, evolution has some solid points to it that come from the logical side of many people's beliefs, but there is still some areas left out that scientists could not discover. This is where faith and religion comes into play
2006-09-25 16:02:39 · answer #10 · answered by chilipeppers0210 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋