Why argue?

Question

In my experience, people who argue against evolution tend to understand the bible better than a science book. My question is why argue? It makes as much sense as me arguing that Moses built an arc. What is the reason for you trying to disprove something you have limited understanding of?
Those of you who understand evolution and argue against it should explain your understanding of evolution in your answer. I am looking for a logical answer. The person who demonstrates the most knowledge of both science and religion wins 10 points!

Seraph: "evolution is NOT science"
How dumb are you? Is there even a way to measure it?

One of you actually hit the nail on the head. 10 points are not enough to award someone who demonstrated such knowledge of both science and religion. It just so happens, I completely agree. If I didn't, she'd still get 10 points.
Thank you for proving intelligent people still exist. I thought I was alone.

Answer 1

There is nothing in the Bible that actually takes issue with anything science has said to date. If we interpret the King James Version literally then there can be some problem with the whole age of the earth issue but the KJV was translated with an agenda and we must turn to other translation and mostly to the original text to understand the religion and the issues at hand.
The Elohim supposedly make the earth in seven days, however, there is nothing to indicate that was in any way meant to be anything more than a beautiful description of the majesty of the Elohim's creative abilities. Genesis actually speaks of the universe forming and when read in its original form or in some of the better translations becomes a very beautiful summation of the wonder of the universe's birth.
Science speaks not of and has not yet touched what caused the matter to be condensed before the Big Bang. Scientists merely study the movement of the matter of the universe and extrapolate its orgin and destination. No scientist could say that there wasn't a God to put the matter there. Abiogenesis speaks of a manner in which life could have started. It does not speak to whether God made it start that way or not. Science does not even posit that it was chance, the mechanism is all that is described. Abiogenesis is not terribly far-fetched when one considers that all a virus is is a bit of RNA inside a protein andvirii have no way of propagating themselves except the luck and chance that another cell will do it or that the virus bumps into a ribosome that could replicate the RNA and make a protein.
Evolution describes only that species change and develop as their environment does and that form unable to adapt die out. Natural selection is part of evolution, it simply means that an organism with a particularly valuable trait will out-live and out-reproduce an organism without that trait. It is one of the mechanisms for change in a species. The environment can causes specific genetic mutations and behavioral changes in species that also contribute to its anatomy, survival rate, and appearance. Again, science makes no mention of who or what may have thought up evolution or any other religious idea.
Religion and science are not at odds (even Christianity). It is truly sad that so many people choose to make a fight where there is none.

Answer 2

In my experience there are people who understand BOTH science and the Bible well. Arguments take place all the time over all kinds of topics. People argue because they have a position to take on certain issues which differs from others, and they want to persuade the others to their point of view. In the arena of evolution vs creation it is also the same. Contrary to popular opinion, evolution is NOT science. But neither is creation. Both are BELIEFS about the past to explain the present, using science (where applicable) to explain certain aspects while being mindful of the assumptions and presuppositions made on both sides. In brief, evolution denies any supernatural force that brought the universe into existence, it is only natural forces at work and everything has a naturalistic explanation. This is called naturalism, a philosophical bias that rules out any supernatural explanation for anything. Creation adds the dimension of the supernatural into the explanation, simply because it is of the view that pure natural forces do not provide the explanatory power. It begs the question since it ASSUMES the existence of natural forces without addressing where such forces come from in the first place, since the universe as we know it is not eternal but had a beginning.

Answer 3

What makes more sense to me as a Christian is explaining that the Bible ISN'T a scientific journal and isn't designed to be used as a literal guide to anything except Salvation.

If everyone, Christian or not, used the simple teachings of The New Testament of right and wrong, not judging others, love and respecting others, it would be a valuable lesson book on that alone.

Believing that Christ is Savior and by believing in Him gives you eternal life, hurts no one, and should not be stepping on any toes. Why some of these selective literalists are so fanatical and insist that their browbeating methods are helping the cause of Christianity is totally beyond me!

The only explanation that I choose for those type actions is that the Devil is Making Them Do It (RIP, Flip Wilson), and that he is smiling fondly up at them.

For the rest of us, and to answer your question....we should NOT be arguing about anything; it doesn't do any good and may do a lot of harm, even in a silly forum like Q&A

Answer 4

Every theistic scientist who has attempted to discredit evolutionary theory has eventually found themselves standing on quicksand. There is a reason the theory is agreed upon by 95% of the world's scientific community. IT IS A SOUND THEORY.

You won't find anyone who can answer this question without joining the other sinking fools.

Answer 5

It is in Human nature to argue, and people tend to be caught up in their beliefs because of their upbringing, so you can't really blame anyone for what they think on any subject. Those who were raised in religiously fanatic households tend to adopt the views of their peers, which can result in a firm disbelief and desire not to understand anything about what threatens their way of life.

Answer 6

Because arguing is the best way to let everyone else know they are wrong and they are stupid. End of story.

Answer 7

I don't see where the problem is. Here's a site devoted to bringing the two together:
http://www.answersincreation.org/evolution_articles.htm

Answer 8

I LOVE religion and evolution. Together, they make "Revolution!"

LOL

Answer 9

I'll let you look for yourself. Go to "the creation network.com" You will see SCIENCE.

Answer 10

I evolved from a sperm and a egg.