Christians what will you do if you get 'The Origin of Species' as a gift for Christmas?

Answer 1

I would say, "Sweet, another anthropology text book to add to my collection. Darwin is awesome. Thanks, (insert name here)."

Answer 2

Evolution makes for a good science fiction movie but that's all. Firstly, it is impossible to have a creature evolve with exactly what he needs to survive at the moment. The wood pecker for example: he has a beck with a "shock absorber," feet especially made to round trees, a tongue that pokes out the moment of impact, eyes that close the moment of impact as well as many other fine tuned features not essential for survival but amazing never the less. If he did not have anyone of these things he would be dead. A fine example of creation... Now, why don't you prove your theory? You can't. All you can do is talk about it and rebel against the truth. Creation science has just engulfed you whole! Your not stupid, only a fool would fight against the obvious!

Answer 3

HAHHA i know some people that would freak out if they got that for christmas....personally i wouldnt freak out, i would read it (which i have a little not all, but i read other evolution works), but i dont know if people would even consider me a christian anymore??

Answer 4

I would thank the person, then think, "Wow, why did he get me a really boring scientific book for Christmas? He must not know me at all."

Answer 5

I'm Christian and I've read it. No need to turn a blind eye, in fact Mr. Darwin makes some very good observations in his writings. Be that as it may, I still have my faith.

Answer 6

I would convert to Atheism, the evidence is overwhelming.

After your conversion to Atheism...

...you'll have a worldview that is scientifically supported by scientific science! Scientifically!!
...you'll get to believe that fishes can have monkey eggs!
...you'll get to finally think for yourself, according to a recent scientific journal.
Bonus: you won't have to dismiss any recent scientific journal as 'devil propaganda'.
...you get to believe everything in every non-religious book ever written!
...your basic human rights are guaranteed by the Constitution(for now)!
...you'll never go to Hell, simply because you don't believe in the place! That's logic!
...as an added bonus, you won't have to go to Heaven either, because who wants to live forever anyway?
...you'll achieve a High School education, something most Christians don't have!
...you'll get to believe that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are inalienable rights given by Thomas Jefferson, who's now dead, along with his slaves.
...you'll get to believe that once you become an atheist, everyone who disagrees with you will suddenly become ignorant boobs!
...you won't have to believe in any gods or rites!
...you won't have to automatically hate gays!
...you won't be required to study Apologetics in anticipation of 'refuting' points brought about by the Academica Intelligencia!
...Not only that, but you'll never have to actually refute any points that aren't part of your thesis (Courtesy of the Scientific Method)!
...you won't need communion wafers, which are incompatible with the Atkins diet!
...you'll never have to do anything nice for anyone else ever ever again!
...you'll never have to worry that Gandhi or Albert Einstein or Anne Frank will have to go to hell for choosing the wrong religion!
...you'll never have to worry about the possibility of Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell, or Osama bin Laden all going to heaven

And The Number One Reason to be an Atheist...
There is no god.

I just thought of six more reasons to become an Atheist,

You won't have to count rosary beads any longer.
You won't have to sacrifice lambs... or humans anymore.
You can change the channel when a televangelist appears.
You won't have to face east and pray five times a day.
You will never have to sing with off-key congregants.
You won't have to fear an angry god, forever.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all, and to all a good conscience.

Answer 7

Hmmm, trying to decide if the fireplace or a bon fire would be better....seriously, I'd probably read it just like I read a harry potter book, for the info and to be aware of what it really says, then probably ditch it.

Answer 8

What is the "Origin of Species?"

Answer 9

i'm not sure what that is but if its some type of evolution book you should be aware that christians are not against the theory of evolution. in fact many support it.

Answer 10

there are many christians who believe Darwin's theory of evolution. i happen to be one of them. according to this website below... catholics (for example) do not disagree with evolution.

http://www.catholic.com/library/Adam_Eve_and_Evolution.asp

Answer 11

I will thank yoiu very much. But believe you me, you as others won't be able to keep your promise.