Does it really matter to us and our daily life which one happened? (Creation, evolution)?

Answer 1

Yes, I think it does matter which happened--creation or evolution, because if the universe were the product of the creationist philosophy, we would have to believe that everything came in to being at the same time. But if we believed that everything was created at the same time, then we would never really examine the world around us. There would be no curiosity about life, no curiosity about HOW things came to be or WHY they came to be. There would be no advance in science. We would be stumbling around in the dark age of our own ignorance inspired by our lack of curiosity.

But, if we examine the life forms around us on this planet, and if we examine the rock strata and discover such things as seashells embedded in the rock high up on mountains, and if we examine our own solar system and our galaxy and the billions of galaxies beyond ours, we cannot help but be driven on by intellectual curiosity to explore and explore and explore. The whole universe is expanding, everything is in a state of motion, of change, becoming different from what it was. Even our own bodies change day-by-day, but we really don't perceive the change until much time has gone by. Everything is evolving--becoming other than what it was just an instant ago.

Creationism requires belief, faith in unsubstantiated and unverified dogmas. Creationism stifles scientific examination. Result: Mental stagnation.

Evolution requires only that we open our eyes and examine the world in front of us. Evolution demands scientific inquiry. Result: Growth in knowledge.

Having said this, please understand that belief in evolution and belief in God are entirely compatible. You can believe in God and also hold the theory of evolution. The word 'God' is such an emotionally-charged word that people would be better served to think of God as the Creative Force, the Underlying Source, the Prime Mover, the First Cause.

Creationism requires a God that 'tinkers' with the universe, and rewards those who choose to cower before Him/Her/It.

Evolution does not need a 'micro-mangaging' God, but that's not the same as saying evolution doesn't need an Originator. Evolution would be quite content to call the Originating Force of All by the word "God', if that would make people happy and less prone to attack each other. It doesn't matter.

Answer 2

I would say the time when this matters is when the belief in either is used as an excuse to shut down and not discuss an idea because it disagrees with whichever you happen to believe in.

An example of this would be a biology teacher who believes in creationism choosing not to discuss evolution in class. While the teacher may not believe in the material, the fact is this is a generally accepted theory in biology, which the students will likely be tested on at some point even if not in that class and should have some exposure to.

The same teacher would certainly be within rights to remind them that a theory is not necessarily fact, and depending on local regulations also include an examination of creationism, but it is limiting to the students to refuse to teach material because of disbelief. Similar examples can be illustrated for many fields within science since the definition of creationism can be expanded to ideas which would discount several scientific theories.

Answer 3

All creation has been done by laws, one of those laws is most certainly evolution. Just because we do not understand the laws that are being used does not mean it did not happen. 100 years ago they would have said you were crazy if you would have said people were going to interact, bye and sell over a window that had pictures and was called the Internet. So no it does not matter.

Answer 4

Aside from belief and prayer... I personally believe one of the most important things is that we treat others not only in a way we want to be treated ourselves, but in the way we hope and pray God will treat us. Just a few examples... If we are so full of pride we see others as nothing in comparison to ourselves, if we have no sense of humility, how can we ask God who is above us all not to see us as nothing to him? If we allow our anger and vengeance to be the emotion that gives us action, rather than learning the act of forgiveness towards those who do wrong and feel remorse, how can we ask God to forgive us for what we refuse to do for others? There are many things that would follow this line of thinking. While I don't believe anyone can be God-like in their life, I do thing we should strive to live in a way that shows we deserve the best that God has to offer us. If that intention is there, and our actions can follow that intention, then at the least we can say we have done our best for fulfill our life and purpose within it.

Answer 5

No, but the truth is always important. It really woudln't matter if we got ancient history right or not. But there is a moral imperative to do so.

Plus all of modern biology is read through the frame of evolution, so in that regard, the truth is very important.

Answer 6

Maybe not while things are going well for you. But life has a way of throwing curves balls at you and when your life begins to crumble via a divorce or loss of health or whatever, don't cry out to God if you're an evolutionist. Evolution says there's nothing out there but matter, energy, molecules in motion and cold dark space.

Answer 7

Does it affect my daily life? No, not really. But I'm still uncomfortable with the thought of a generation of kids growing up thinking Intelligent Design is a legitimate scientific theory and alternative. I'll be able to live my life just fine regardless, but I still don't think that's a positive thing for society.

Answer 8

wondered why there's always conflicts about this?

all religions believe in creation. science believes in evolution... religions believe in GOD. but science doesn't believe in GOD, because it can't explain the supernatural... since both religion and science are a big part of our everyday lives, there goes the conflict...

its the Darwinian evolution theory... yea, a theory...

what we see like the Neanderthrals and other apes/monkeys all look similar, yes. but there is still no DNA proof that we have very similar DNA structures to these "early men"...

so at the time being, we still can't be related to the animal kingdom whatsoever, unless its the food chain :)

ps. please don't think of everyone who disagrees with the Darwin's evolution theory as religious or always disagree because of religion... i disagree, but i am a man of science :)

Answer 9

In my opinion, creation is purely symbolic; there is nothing accountable for it (except for a few passages in the fallible Bible). Evolution is based on scientific, logical observations. It is not infallible but more plausible.

Answer 10

Not really. If we are at work, school, a fundraiser, shopping, etc. we are not really thinking about that. That is unless our job, school, fundraiser, or place of shopping is religious or scientifically run.

I believe in both: Evolution is real, and part of God's plan.