Do you believe in the Darwinian theory of evolution?

Answer 1

I think that any rational, reasonable individual when presented with the weight of our current knowledge and understanding regards the process of evolution would reasonably have to conclude that evolution is indeed at work on global biology.

However, evolution is not just restricted to biological systems. Consider our collective sense of humour. Things which were considered hilarious in the very early part of the 20th century (silent movies) some of that humour is now so old to have lost any humourous content. Why is that? Because we've moved on and our tastes have evolved to more complex and alternative themes based on our modern life etc.

Consider financial systems. They too are evolving. Capitalism is another test bed for the survival of the fitest. There are winners and losers just as there are in biology.

There are many more examples. The reduction of the variety and extinction of languages etc.

The validity of Darwinianism is only questioned (or rather refuted) by those of a religious nature who have been indoctrinated against the idea and are determined to continue to deny its validity irrespective of the weight of evidence presented for it.

Logic does not play a part in their argument. Faith and belief without understanding is all that is required. In my opinion people who carry on about their lives in this bubble of ignorance are neither rational nor reasonable individuals. They are brainwashed into submission and ignorance. And sadly they have a tendency to fight long and hard to stay that way. Most although not all are beyond help.

One final example of evolution in action: It has been predicted that science will have eradicated religion within a couple centuries, as increases in the availability of education and the spread of democracy continue. Given the negative impact that such religious stigmatisation and dogma is currently having on main stream scientific advancement, as far as I'm concerned, societal evolution resulting in the demise religion can't happen soon enough.

Answer 2

No for many reasons. But I doubt that Darwins theory would be allowed to be taught in school the way he proposed it. It called women and black people less evolved. I think the inteligent design movement has provided some interesting questions that propose alot of difficulty for those who still believe i the darwinian model of evolution. many who are critical of intelligent design have never read their material themselves and do not have the qualifications to criticize. And many others seem more content in trying to make the othr side appear foolish. I would love to see the whole evolution on trial again, not that I would want to see the bible taught in replacement of science class, but I think there are much better arguments which could be raised rather than the ones offered by some ill prepared fundamentalists.

Answer 3

pupils ought to be inspired to think of heavily as long as they're provided w/ user-friendly counsel this is loose from ideology. the subject w/ this regulation is this is centred on what's being taught in grades ok-12. many of the theories which would be analyzed in a "extreme thinking" debate can in basic terms be understood via human beings w/ bigger point scientific educations. This disqualifies somewhat some the lecturers no longer to show the scholars. scientific consensus isn't holy dogma. this is revised consistently in accordance to new evidence and diagnosis. there is not any scientifically sound evidence to refute Darwinian evolution. The nationwide evaluation article is in certainty ideological and in general rubbish.

Answer 4

We have all heard of Darwin's theory but few of us have read the book.
Belief in creation should not be incompatible with evolution as surely God is capable of modifications, terminating failed experiments and trying new ones.
It is the Natural Selection with which the creationists should disagree.

Answer 5

Darwin’s Theory of Evolution explains his observations of the diversity as well as the similarities of species, but it doesn't really explain the mechanism: mutations in the DNA structure of organisms. Darwin of course knew nothing about DNA. We now have a mechanism which we can manipulate to create our own mutated species without invoking “natural selection”.

Most biologists accept evolution as a working theory. It is possible to mutate genes, which are components of the DNA molecule. The results may or may not improve the organism involved. If there is an improvement, it may not be sufficient to provide a competitive edge in reproduction and survival of the progeny. The last is key: for a mutation to be successful it must be passed on from generation to generation. It seems to me it would require a lot of subtle changes over a long interval to demonstrate any alleged advantage of one mutation over another.

And then there are the mechanisms of DNA change to consider: cosmic rays, background radiation, and the chemical environment. All of these factors produce random changes in the DNA of the organism, so there must be some mechanism to choose the survivors. Maybe, as Einstein DIDN’T believe, God does “roll the dice” once in awhile for His amusement. Of course, being God, He probably loads the dice in His favor.

Sooner than you think, the human race will be able to understand the DNA/RNA building instructions for all living things. Maybe we won’t be able to actually create life in a test tube in this century, but we will certainly acquire the capability to make of it what we will. Is that evolution of the human race? See the movie “Gattaca” for one vision of where this might be heading. Darwin would probably roll over in his grave.

Do I "believe" in evolution? Not really, but I accept it as a working hypothesis until a better one comes along. I do believe in God, and I do believe God manipulates randomness, but this has nothing to do with belief in evolution in my opinion.

Answer 6

As a scientist and a "sceptic" baptised catholic (by parents' choice), I will have to say:

YES OF COURSE!!!!!!!!!!!

I "believe" in Evolution and I take it as a theory formulated 150 years ago! Everything changes in sciences, even the biggest discoveries/theories have to be refined with time.

Answer 7

Darwin has this argument in the middle of the 19th century and won. It is now 2006 - you don't have to 'believe' in evolution. It is established scientific fact. It's creationism that is a theory you have to 'believe' in.

Answer 8

Yes I believe in the Theory of Evolution. The surval of fittest, however, I think it has gone to far, medical wise.

Answer 9

A lot of what Darwin believed was just a basis for the beginning of the study of evolution. Since then they have found flaws in what he thought, but if he were still alive I am sure he would have improved on his theory himself.
So no I do not believe in his theory exactly..but evolution has facts that are provable. So I do believe in evolution

Answer 10

No far too much knowledge has been gained to stop at Darwin. Mendel, Morgan, Watson and Crick, and others have added vast insights to expand Darwin's theory.