2006-11-28 13:00:44 · 10 answers · asked by Oh Dee! 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Every fossil, every observation in biology points to evolution. There is nothing that goes against it or points to a different way to scientifically explain modern diversity. There is not one fossil or one piece of DNA that does NOT point to evolution. It would be hard NOT to see the concrete evidence, and only those blinded by faith can do this.
Evolution is 100% world-wide accepted fact, including the evolution of man.
There is ZERO evidence for a higher being causing anything. This is why people who are religious need faith, you can't see or study the actions of a deity, by definition. Evolution has ZERO faith and ALL evidence.
Scientists (real ones) have been studying and supporting evolution for over 150 years, and still nothing has pointed to creationism. There is clear links and transitional forms between everything in the fossil record to the Class-Family level, if not Genus-Species level. And this includes humans, which there are several 'missing links' which are well described and studied, people just choose to ignore this. Sure, there are still things we don't know, but that's why science is not stagnent and dead. We learn more every day, that's what happens when you keep an open mind and follow the scientific method.
There are some areas of evolution in which all of the pieces have not been found in the fossil record, but there is no counter theory that has even ONE piece of evidence that can not easily be explained by evolution.
Let me turn the question around, if Creationism was correct and science could definitively prove Creationism (and thus the existence of God), why would they not? That would be the greatest scientific discovery in the history of the world. No one would pass that up to maintain the 'status quo'. There is no conspiracy to hide creation evidence. Anyone who knows real scientists knows they are glory-mongers first. They love to prove others wrong to enhance their own standing. And if any scientist could prove Creation/God, it would've been done a long time ago.
Go to a museum, take a class in biology, go to reputable sites on the Internet (like AAAS: http://www.aaas.org/news/press_room/evolution or http://www.talkorigins.org ) and find out for yourself.
2006-11-29 17:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by QFL 24-7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There may be disputes about personal acceptance but in the general science community it is a accepted model and explaintion as fact. That is why it is a theory. Theorys are actually rare in the sense that they have to survive such extensive testing. Law is even more uncommon. In common speach we use the term "theory" loosely as any thing that offers an explaination. Hence there is no believing or not believing because there is no Faith involved. You BELIEVE in Santa Clause. (I dont mean to make it sound like you can only believe in things that aren't there) In this case, it is about personal acceptance (nothing wrong if you accept or reject).
2006-11-28 22:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by HC 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Evolution doesn't require anyone to 'believe' in it. It's not a matter of faith or opinion. The 'Theory' of Evolution is as much a fact as the 'Theory' of Gravity.
2006-11-28 21:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by Todd 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Where can I start. My parents tried to give me Church up bringing. So I questioned it. I looked around and was astounded by the diversity of life about me. Read the good book again and decided that so much diversity could not be created but had to evolve.
Look at how many animals have adapted and evolved to particular niches in the world. Look at the incredible feats, colours and achievements that have gone into to the reproduction of a species.
Don't look, unless you want to. I know my mind is made up. The choice is yours.
2006-11-29 06:08:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given the evidence - there's really no valid and verifiable alternative.
If your looking for the actual origin of life's building blocks - evolution does not address this part of the mystery.
2006-11-28 21:11:24 · answer #5 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To some extent. My belief in it ends where Christianity begins.
2006-11-28 21:09:00 · answer #6 · answered by Pretty birds ♥ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Probably most people here. (This is a Science section.)
2006-11-28 21:02:10 · answer #7 · answered by secretsauce 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yep.
2006-11-28 21:07:36 · answer #8 · answered by Sordenhiemer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most people who are educated in science
2006-11-28 21:03:27 · answer #9 · answered by Guppie 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I do.
It's kind of obvious when you study it.
2006-11-28 21:12:48 · answer #10 · answered by Georgina 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋