Since God and Science questions seem to provoke really heated and often rude responses on Yahoo answers, I'd like to know the distribution we're dealing with here - what is the position of people who answer these sorts of questions.
Which of the following describes you best?
a) I am religious and do not agree with evolutionary theory
b) I am religious and partly agree with evolutionary theory
c) I am religious and agree entirely with evolutionary theory
d) I am atheist and do not agree with evolutionary theory
e) I am atheist and partly agree with evolutionary theory
f) I am atheist and agree entirely with evolutionary theory
g) I am agnostic or indifferent to religion, and know about evolution but don't really give much thought to the matter
h) I am religious and give little thought to evolution.
i) I agree with evolution and give little thought to religion
j) I couldn't care less about this stupid survey (so why bother answering?)
k) None of the above - please explain
2007-03-08 22:24:32 · 15 answers · asked by soliwake 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am still a learner
2007-03-08 22:28:19 · answer #1 · answered by maran 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
f) I am atheist and agree entirely with evolutionary theory. I think religion is just a means of social control. I mean what's more effective than creating a fictional God and saying you will suffer for an eternity if you don't do what he says. I think Heaven and Hell are metaphors for a guilt-free conscience and a guilty conscience. Also, religion is full of hypocrisies (such as love thy neighbor and permission given in the book of Leviticus to stone disobedient children) Darwin was right on the ball, I mean look how well our DNA matches up with other mammals, especially primates. Also, scientists have been to put together a fossil record that corresponds with the stages of evolution to modern man.
2007-03-09 08:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by Paul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't define myself with any of your options, so i guess I'll choose k). Although I don't believe in God, I don't call myself an Atheist (even though I am one, by definition). I lean more towards Paganism as I am into esoterica and the occult. I would think that evolution is the most likely cause for our existence but I am open to whatever can be proven and I am constantly altering my perspective on the world and elemental forces that effect our existence. I also believe in life on other planets.
2007-03-08 22:43:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
f)
But regarding evolutionary theory, I agree that it is a working model of reality, nothing more. Things might turn out more complicated. That's what science is for, to dig even deeper every day.
2007-03-08 22:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by NaturalBornKieler 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess I would fit into b. I agree with some parts of evolutionary theory, but not all.
2007-03-08 23:20:24 · answer #5 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
K... I am into evolution and emergence theory... I am into complex dynamics... I am into numbers and cipher, symbols and language... My "religion" is a bit hard to define... or title, for that matter... I am NOT agnostic. I am into the occult up to my ears.
2007-03-08 22:32:08 · answer #6 · answered by Invisible_Flags 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
K=I am absolutely sure God loves all of us and we are his children, but follow no organized religion.
2007-03-08 22:44:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked Jesus to forgive my sins and come into my heart.I am none of the above.I love everyone because Jesus loved me first.It has absolutely nothing to do with religion.Do you think God is going to ask you what religion are you? that is non sense.Do you agree.
2007-03-08 22:31:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
i) Evolution scientifically based. Religion is based on faith.
2007-03-08 23:08:32 · answer #9 · answered by jt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't care less about this stupid survey (so why bother answering?)...to get 2 points. ;-)
2007-03-08 23:04:37 · answer #10 · answered by danny's mom 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋