Would you like to see a proponent for evolution argue with a creationist?

Question

I would really love to see these "top minds" debate these issues. But they're all big cowards (especially the creationists--hehe) so no one ever sits down and puts these issues on the table. None of us are really concerned with the truth we hide in our corners with our groups and make no effort to educate one another. Truth does not always make a person feel good.

This forum (or whatever it's called) is goofy. A third of the questions on here are atheists or christians bashing one another. The "basher" makes his/her little snide remark and moves on. If people would have intelligent conversations someone would actually learn something. If we could just slow down and admit where we are wrong and point someone else's seeming misconception gracefully we might converse these subjects more intellectually.

Answer 1

How come no real scientist have ever studied evolution. They are so full of holes and they are their worst enemy. We found the missing link and her name is Lucy she was here 35000 years ago, then they figure out that we couldn't evolve that fast so they change it to 1.2 million years ago and they figure out it was just a monkey.

Paleontologist have discovered the first fish 570 million years ago and traced it for 100 million years as it grew fins, why can't they figure out anything about what happened 100 thousand years ago.

I just wish they would do some real science because they are making science look bad, and if there is nothing there move on.

Answer 2

The creationists are actually pretty good at winning those debates. You'd think it'd be impossible, since all the hard facts are on the evolution-supporter's side, but it happens more often than not. The religious people are often excellent speakers, and they can move the audience with their words -- that's how Christianity is spread. The preachers often have this booming, dynamic voice that triggers people's emotions to the point where they just agree with you, even if you're making false promises or even lying.

And the evolution supporter is also at a disadvantage because people don't want to put in the effort to understand evolution. It's like going back to school for them -- they hear all the fancy talk and big words and they just turn themselves off to it. Creationism can be broken down in terms that anyone can understand. You can either explain the origins of simple organisms and mention the fossil record and archaelogical discoveries and go in depth into DNA and all of those subjects, or you can say "God did it." People tend to cling to the latter, just because it's easier.

Answer 3

Nah...I'll pass. There is nothing to debate since there is nothing to conflict existing belief. Why create one when there isn't one? Besides, bashing by both side will only bring out the ugly side of humanity. Not only that, this debate will only create confusion to the general public by mixing pseudo-science with science. One side is based on fact the other faith. They don't generally mix well you know.

Answer 4

Who needs a debate?

The matter has already been discussed to death, and evidence is already overwhelmingly in Evolution's favor.
Creationists/Intelligent designers resort to authority arguments by referring to the bible, and their argument that an intelligent supernatural creator is necessary to arrive to such a universe as ours goes against Occam's razor.

So what more do we need?

Answer 5

I would like to see that, and I have seen it. It is good to try to learn something everyday. This is a great place to ask questions and learn about different beliefs.

Answer 6

No evolutionist can intelligently debate me. That is a fact and FYI, the debate is over as it is boring. Read truth, know truth, and you shall live eternally.

Answer 7

Preach on, brother. We all agree I'm sure.