Do Creationists really think that Evolutionists worship Darwin?

Question

Looking at comments made by Creationists, I'm not sure they really understand who Charles Darwin was.

He was a man who made some discoveries about how the world works. He is not a God, or an Idol, or even the one who came up with the theory of evolution.

I understand that Creationists do not accept evolution, but at least study it a little so you don't sound so ignorant when bashing it.

While reading some of the responses, I've noticed several negative comments about Darwin. I understand that Darwin was not correct about everything he said, and that he is racist in some circumstances. But again, Evolution cannot be dismissed purely because a man who studied it was flawed. Science, not Darwin, over time has shown that Evolution is a viable theory.

Answer 1

They make a straw man out of Darwinism then attack it thinking they're undermining evolution. They don't grasp that even without Darwin's theory of natural selection evolution of species remains an indisputable fact.

Answer 2

Charles Darwin had a theory, he was a man, and in many aspects of his research he was racist and biggoted. He taught that the different races were evolved from different species of monkeys and of course white people came from the most intellegent type. He taught that some races were less evolved than others and slavery should be used to help those of the lesser evolved cultures from becoming extinct through natural selection. That whites because they were superior and more evolved would eventually cause the extinction of the lesser races if left unchecked. He believed the Austrailian Aboriginies were a missing link between man and monkey and advocated robbing their graves and killing them to put on display in museums. In the early 1900 they even had a pygmy in a zoo as a testimony to evolution. He is a man. He had some ideas. They garnished some fame. He is not a man to be worshiped or even idolized.

That being said, no I think evolutionists have evolved to the point where they have realized there is more out there than Darwin, but what many don't realize is that some of his ideas are a foundation to evolution and any theory should closely examine the ideas that it comes from. We are all human, all equal, all coming from the same ancestor. All equally "evolved" because we all started in the same time and place. To explain our differences any other way is just a way to explain away racism and that just should not be happening in todays society.

Answer 3

As far as worshiping Darwin, I believe your taking that literally and it is really just a poke at how strongly Evolutionist's feel about the subject.

I don't think that any Christian I know of would be upset if Evolution were taught as a "THEORY" alongside Creationism as "THEORY", the problem is that many teachers teach "Creationism" as fact and many text books across the country (including the text book for my wife's 7th grade science class) word it as fact!!

Another thought on this subject is that many Christian Scientists are coming more and more to the conclusion that the "Big Bang" THEORY, and Creationism are one in the same and that science has actually proven The Bible correct in its account on the creation of the world. Its the timeline that the Catholic church came up with years ago that is way off. The fact is that science and The Bible also agree on the creation of humans from the dust (as back in those days people would not have understood what micro organisms even were) and that Eve was created from Adams rib (as once again, people in those days would not have understood anything related to anotomy or biology). Not once does The Bible give us an EXACT timeline on these things, and on almost all accounts it matches what Evolutionist's believe. Even the creation by the day's matches the order that the world would have had to have been created by evolution/big bang!!

The question really should be why don't Evolutionist's want Creationism taught in school? Afterall, if you really want people educated about the subject all sides need to represented - right? But, that will never happen because just as Christians get offended by Evolution, athiest's get offended by anything to do with Jesus. Ouch, there is that dirty word for many people.

Answer 4

If they do they're right. I have a small shrine set up in my closet. I go there and pray to him each evening.

Edit: After popping back in here to check some of the responses, I noticed a great many people claiming that Charles Darwin was a racist. And while these accusations hold some measure of truth, Darwin's racism was simply a product of his time. Most Englishmen of the 19th century mistakenly believed that other races were inferior to whites.

I have also seen some people claim that evolution inspires racism. Which is completely, irrefutably false. The theory of evolution, when properly understood, actually *defeats* racism. Darwin himself couldn't have known this at the time, since the field of genetics didn't come into play until many years later.

It should also be noted that, compared with most other people of the time, Darwin was decidedly liberal:

"He vehemently opposed slavery (Darwin 1913, especially chap. 21), and he contributed to missionary work to better the condition of the native Tierra del Fuegans. He treated people of all races with compassion. "*

*from the TalkOrigins FAQ.

Answer 5

Yap, Darwin was not such an important character in history... but some evolutionists do have a relationship towards his teaching as if it was a religion. It's the same story - creationists tend to say: 'God said this, God said that', but the other side also has the habit of going: 'Darwin said this, Darwin said that'. So, if we generalise Christians and it's not ignorant, why would generalising evolutionists (which are mostly atheists) be ignorant?

Answer 6

No, we know evolutionists do not worship Darwin.

I did note in an earlier response to a comic book question, that in 500 years, Darwin could take on mythical status and be worshipped. ( Darwin was a religion school drop out. His dad was embarassed of him and sent him on a little cruise. He developed a couple of theories based on some observations and experimentation with finches and I belief pigeons. His work laid some fundamental concepts for the future field of genetic research. He wrote some books outlining his discoveries. He DID NOT recant on his death bed.)

This sort of thing already happens frequently in mainline christian churches - all those saints - (anyone wearing green this week? I'll be in blue or orange), and even in the "enlightened" churches where the Bible itself is revered as though it were deity.

Answer 7

I have seen some who claim Evolutionists worship Science in general.

You've probably made them all have a meltdown in their brain by bringing up that Darwin wasn't the one who came up with it to begin with. LOL!!!! They have no idea what Darwin even had to say about it! Most like to repeat that line that Darwin recanted (which I know isn't true... but you can't tell them that.)

Agreed! They look silly when they say "Evolution claims........" and it's not even close to what is given about Evolution. Most of the time, it ends up being the BS propaganda that so many love to spread as "Truth".

Answer 8

The point of being an atheist is not to believe OR WORSHIP a god. Why should we worship Darwin if it goes against athiesm? That's just stupid. Some creationists need to research a little more.

Answer 9

I'm a Creationist and I have never even thought or heard about Evolutionist worshiping Darwin.
Hey I believe what I believe and would like that freedom without getting Bashed all the time, just like if you wanna believe Evolution that's up to you.
I may not agree, but that's my free will to do so.

Answer 10

I would agree, and as ground breaking as Darwin's work was, it was just a beginning. Its not like everything we know about the development of life on this planet ended with what Darwin discovered. If you want to rail against the study of evolution why don't you chose a more current name to blame?

Answer 11

Probably because of how common the term "Darwinism" is. Many Christians think evolution extends only as far as Darwin and that Darwin started some kind of evolution cult or something.