Evolution and atheism?

Question

If evolutionists aren't always atheist, then I ask - are atheists always evolutionists?
If you don't believe in a god, then do you have to believe in evolution?

I know some Christians are evolutionists as well, that wasn't what I meant. I asked - if you are atheist does it mean that you must subscribe to the theory of evolution? - because that would be the theory that doesn't necessarily have to include a higher power or being. I completely agree with some that said the possibility of evolution and being a christian can harmonize - in some ways. But can the theory of creationism harmonize with atheism?

Answer 1

>> are atheists always evolutionists?

Not neccessarily, but usually.

>> If you don't believe in a god, then do you have to believe in evolution?

I don't see why. I mean, you could just choose to be agnostic about the origin of life / speciation argument - withholding judgment.

Answer 2

It's true that most atheists are also evolutionists, as in my case, but they really deal with two different areas.

I honestly don't really see how Christianity and evolution can be reconciled. The whole focus of Christianity is on salvation in the afterlife, which presumes that man has an essence, a spirit, that lives on after physical death. Most Christians would say that only humans have souls, so at what point in evolution did God give people spirits? I've yet to hear a convincing argument on this subject from a Christian evolutionist.

Answer 3

Your question exemplifies fallacious thinking. I am not trying to be mean, but I think this is a strong example of why our students are doing horribly compared to other industrialized nations. I believe logic should be taught in schools, but this is less important than the religion versus science debate going on once again.

Think about it. Then answer your own question. If you cannot think logically about the answer yourself, I fail to see how anyone can offer an answer that's assimilated into your thinking without irrational barriers.

If you answered "yes" then you are correct. All people who are unaware or do not believe in a god have to meet semi-annually so that they can agree upon other things to believe. Each atheist may have different reasons for not being a theist, but when it comes to everything else in life, atheists have to agree. Every single atheist is proven 100% to be a rational intelligent person and they all digest metal and sulfur. It is only rational and intelligent to agree with what everyone else says, so all atheists agree with Evolution. They also all wear casual clothing, prefer gel deoderant, and cut their own hair.

Answer 4

Most do. I do. The reason is because, really the only people who have a problem with it are people whose religious beliefs conflict with it. The facts point towards evolution, but really evolution and atheism are not the some thing.

-- If you disproved evolution, I would say that's great and I was wrong about that, but what does that have to do with a deity existing. My faith in science is not dependent on evolution. That's the beauty of science.

Answer 5

That's a cool question.
I assume to be athiest you would have to subscribe to evolution, I certainly have never heard an athiest with a competing theory to evolution. It there was such a debate amongst scientists I'm sure I would have heard of it.

The debate is generally aobut the mechanics, rate etc of evolution, not about the underlying theory, which has survived every serious scientific against it.

Answer 6

Usually, if you are bright enough to become an Atheist, you are bright enough to embrace Evolution as the best explanation for the creation and rise of species, that has so far been proposed. Unlike Religion and Creation myths, which are set in stone, the rational world can adapt to new information.

Answer 7

The Only requirement for being a skeptic is to not BELIEVE in anything, rather to question everything. The mechanics and processes of evolution are always in question. The fact of descent with natural modification causing differentiation of traits can always be questioned, not of its reality but of its process. I don't BELIEVE in some invisible god or gods because I have never seen a single shred of evidence for myself. Only hearsay from believers that use hearsay for their PROOF. Being a good skeptic is about having an open mind, but not so open my brains fall out.

Answer 8

I know ALOT of people who believe in a god but also in evolution. I mean it has been proven that our planet is not simply a few thousand years old (according to the bible). People wrote and taught what they believed to be true at the time but it does not make it right.

Answer 9

Of course not. There is absolutely no connection between religious beliefs (or lack of them) and knowledge of science. Many atheists and many Christians are well versed in science, while some of each group are not. Ignorance of science probably runs higher among Christians however, since some denominational groups tell their members they must remain ignorant of scientific matters , so that knowledge of the facts won't conflict with their own simplistic unauthoritative interpretations of the Bible. Pretty sad.
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Answer 10

They don't have to accept evolution. And they will not go to some sort of atheist version of hell for not doing so. For all we know some of them may not even care about that theory, or be aware of it.