Question for evolutionists?

Question

I ask this here because I know that many people, atheists especially, defend evolution very often in this category. I'm wondering what your think of this "Dissent from Darwinism":

http://www.dissentfromdarwin.org

Answer 1

I'll check it out and get back to you.

Ok, so it's basically a petition form. I guess once they get a suitable number of names on the list, they'll take it to the head of science and say "WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS, HUH FELLAH??"

But seriously... it just proves that there are certainly smart people out there who selectively doubt controvercial issues which conflict with religiously held views.

Answer 2

Interesting. But they are still forgetting that something has to be CREATED before it can start any evolution to adapt to changes in its environment. These changes do not occur quickly but slowly.
This is where DARWIN may have made a slight mistake by studying to small an area that experiences very little fast changes.
But the basic idea remains sound.

Answer 3

Oh god... This statement ALONE (below) makes me think they are idiots. Evolutionary psychology is one of the main ways that we can see evolution... the way that our minds work is a HUGE well-studied field that no creationist even understands... but it clearly demonstrates how we've adapted from darwinian principles, psychologically. But... no these people that you posted would rather hear from an ENGINEER than an evolutionary psychologist! ROFL. What do engineers have to say (credibly) about human evolution??


"If you have a Ph.D. in engineering, mathematics, computer science, biology, chemistry, or one of the other natural sciences, and you agree with the following statement, "We are skeptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account for the complexity of life. Careful examination of the evidence for Darwinian theory should be encouraged," then please contact us"

Answer 4

"We are skeptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account for the complexity of life. Careful examination of the evidence for Darwinian theory should be encouraged."

Great. A skeptical attitude and careful examination of evidence are science's most powerful tools.

The modern synthesis of Darwinian evolution has stood up very well so far to these tests. This doesn't mean it always will, of course. Creationism and its sock puppet "Intelligent Design" fall at the first hurdle: objectively verifiable evidence.

Answer 5

I still believe in evolution..I have the degree in biology...I'm not signing a dissenter's list...besides what good would that ever do. This is a group of people who have far too much time on their hands.

Answer 6

That link's page kept talking about the theory of Evolution. Most people never talk about the theory (the how and why Evolution has occurred). We just talk about Evolution itself (the fact).

Answer 7

You posted a petition from a website that is dedicated to debunking Darwin. It's a little biased and suspect. Those are creationist "scientists". It's hard to take them seriously when their weblinks take you to places like this : http://web.csustan.edu/History/Faculty/Weikart/FromDarwintoHitler.htm

Answer 8

I think that even with a re-examination of the evidence, the proof of evolution will stand up to scrutiny.

Answer 9

Not much.
He forgets to mention the position of the church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

Ramen !

Answer 10

I have not read it but it sounds interesting. Creationism and evolution are not mutually exclusive.