Evolution and other theories?

Question

Do you believe in the theory of evolution? What of the big bang theory? And since were really getting into theories here, what about the theory of Rodinia, Pangaea and sea-floor spreading? Do you disprove the fact that earth is 4.5 GA (billion years old)? I am curious to know if Christian views coincide with these beliefs.

I have come across some people whom do not believe in sea floor spreading because the theory states that it took billions of years for it to occur in order for the continents to drift apart. These people beliebe that the world is only several thousand years old according to the bible, which would also coincide with the theory of the earth. This is why I am asking if Christians believe in seafloor spreading.

Answer 1

I accept all of the theories you stated as fact. Many Christians do as well. The Roman Catholic Church has accepted the Big Bang as well as the current scientific estimates of the age of the earth being 4.5 billion years old.

to the question: "Do you disprove the fact that earth is 4.5 GA (billion years old)?" if by that you mean: "can you prove that the earth is 6 to 10 thousand years old (as in the bible etc)?" the answer is no, you can not prove that. if you can, there is a Nobel Prize waiting for you. go claim it!

Answer 2

Hey! This is great.

I accept evolution, Big Bang, Rodinia, Pangaea, sea-floor spreading, and I'll add continental drift, and that the earth is about 4.55 billion years old. Of course there are some rough edges that can't be smoothed out, at least for a long, long time.

But that is because those are generally the most accepted explanations in the science community. Science is the understanding of the world around us. I'll stick with those scientists. They seem to know what they're doing better than most, in regards to theories and such.

Answer 3

The fact that the sea floor is spreading supports the Genesis account, and the earth need not be billions of years old. Plate tectonics is the by-product of a worldwide flood. Genesis also makes reference to the earth being divided in Peleg's day. (10:25). In case anyone doesn't believe there is enough water to flood the earth, note these facts: The average land elevation above sea level is 2,700ft. The average ocean depth is 12,577ft. Multiply this by the earth's surface being more than 70% covered by water. you may ask "What about Mt. Everest?". Let's go back to plate tectonics and the spreading sea floor. Is Everest getting shorter, staying the same, or getting taller? It is gaining altitude annually. Mountains were not nearly as tall as they are today, so covering the earth entirely in water is not hard. I love science! God is the author of science, and logic, and reason. Does anyone think the Bible is at odds with Pangaea or a spreading sea floor? Show me in th Bible where it says the continents never drift. You won't find it. Continental drift confirms the Word of God.

Answer 4

I do believe in the theory of evolution (in saying I believe I mean I think we're on the right track). I do think the big bang theory is valid. I do believe in Pangea and sea-floor spreading. I'm not sure I'm familiar with the theory of Rodinia (looks like I have some reading to do) and I do believe the earth is millions of years old. But I'm not Christian so I can't answer to the last question. My guess is Christianity could coincide with science if they really wanted to make it coincide, some people just choose to deny science though. I'm Pagan (Daemonolatry).

Answer 5

I understand that these theories are the best explanation of what happens based on the facts we can measure. I don't believe them since belief is the assertion of the truth of something without evidence. I also stand prepared for a better theory on any of these matters to be propounded at some future date which may overturn these theories. The better theory will either incorporate some new evidence or better fit with the measurable reality.
I accept that some things cannot be proven because we can only observe the long distance results of some event. Proving the Big Bang is impossible but proving that it is a possibility based on measurable phenomena is sufficient to validate a theory.
The universe is the "Living Book" of all knowledge and we can only read parts of it accurately and can theorize about what other parts are telling us.

Answer 6

ok, i will bypass ordinary on you because you're purely 13. initially, there's a huge bang concept, and there is an evolution concept. both are thoroughly unrelated, except that the first is significant for the 2d to take position. won't be able to infrequently have issues evolving if the universe by no potential banged, correct? 2d, that is >conceivable< that some 'god', for lack of a extra useful time period, began each little thing off, and then merely stepped aside to allow issues take their course. conceivable, yet no longer needed. merely sayin'. 0.33, there is not any data that any god exists, neither is there any disproof, and there by no potential will be any. The bible would not tutor something, except that a lengthy time period in the past some adult males wrote down some stuff and it were given accumulated into one e book that some human beings take as scripture. finally, technological awareness might want to correctly be depended on. in case you know the medical approach, it truly is self obtrusive that it truly is infallible at the same time as suited used, and at the same time as improperly used, the mistakes is quickly chanced on by rival scientists. besides the undeniable fact that, no component of ANY medical concept says "....and for this reason, no god exists." technological awareness bargains purely with the organic international, and the supernatural is left to religionists to argue about. one ingredient extra - thanks a lot for being concerned about perfect spelling and grammar. it truly is an quite uncommon high quality lately (merely take a seem on different posts in this web site), and many human beings do take exhilaration in it.

Answer 7

Evolution: No
Big Bang: Yes
Rodinia: What?
Pangaea: Sure
Sea-floor spreading: I think so, if I know what you're talking about
Billion year old earth: Perhaps

Answer 8

Know thou that, according to what thy Lord, the Lord of all men, hath decreed in His Book, the favors vouchsafed by Him unto mankind have been, and will ever remain, limitless in their range. First and foremost among these favors, which the Almighty hath conferred upon man, is the gift of understanding. His purpose in conferring such a gift is none other except to enable His creature to know and recognize the one true God -- exalted be His glory. This gift giveth man the power to discern the truth in all things, leadeth him to that which is right, and helpeth him to discover the secrets of creation.

(Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 194)

Answer 9

Yes, I believe that, at this time, those theories (I actually have never heard of Rodinia) are the best scientific models available. I also believe that those theories will continue to evolve and grow and change as time goes on.

And, are they problems for Christians? I dunno. But they don't have to be.

Answer 10

I don't believe in them, but I accept them as DA most logical and rational explanations.


edit: No, Fundy Christians definitely don't. They go after anything that is contradictory to a verse in the Bible