I would say that the evolutionary viewpoint has three base statements: 1. The species of animals and plants inhabiting the earth have changed over the ages. That is to say that there were very many species that are now extinct whilst there are now very many species that did not exist in former ages. 2. The direct ancestors of modern day species were individuals who were members of archaic species. 3. The change from archaic to modern species happened through a process of dicersification and natural selection. I have read many articles on intelligent design but I am still confused as to which of the above statements intelligent design disagrees with. Is there an ID adherent who can clear my confusion up?
2006-11-07 08:36:43 · 5 answers · asked by anthonypaullloyd 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oops. That should read "diversification".
2006-11-07 08:46:19 · update #1
Oops. That should read "diversification".
2006-11-07 08:46:28 · update #2
1. The species of plants and animals have changed over the ages. We don't agree. God made every animal, and people, in six days. Breeds, like German Shepard dogs, and such, were formed later, but most of those were bred by humans.
2. There was no "archaic" species
3. Since there was no "archaic" species, there could be no change from it.
2006-11-07 08:42:01 · answer #1 · answered by teeney1116 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The third point is where lies a subtle difference. Many IDists believe in evolution (in the sense of change and common ancestry) but do not believe the changes were accidental. They simply say that the system does not seem to be entirely random. That it's more like a well defined mechanical process with many variables but which ultimately bring about certain ends. Also, they are not necessarily against "tweaking" of the genome by some force (be it alien or supernatural or whatever).
that's how I understand it. (I know. its widely misunderstood what ID is about and odd how people oppose it when its really very similar to standard evolutionary theory. *shruggs*)
cheerio
2006-11-07 09:08:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you got it. ID adds to this that it was guided by God.
I dont really believe in ID but it brings an interesting flavor to the debate.
2006-11-07 08:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by King 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
You have a lot of knowledge but sometimes it takes faith to believe in something - not something you can touch or see - faith to believe that there is someone greater than myself or yourself - I pray your eyes will be opened to the Truth - Jesus Christ.
2006-11-07 08:41:01 · answer #4 · answered by jworks79604 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Whoa...this is way too deep for me. So sorry.
Wher in the heck did you learn all those cool words??
2006-11-07 08:41:26 · answer #5 · answered by Ellyn 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋