evolution, creationism, intelligent design etc. What does it really matter how humans began? Why should people get so divided over what are essentially all "theories" about the beginnings of life?
Why is it that both religionisters and scientists have to make it a really big deal if you believe one or the other? I'm inclined to believe in evolution myself but to me, its not that big of a deal.
Half the world is starving, yet people talk about this creationism issue like their lives depended on it! Why can't we all look forwards, to sorting out our planet, solving poverty etc, rather than look backwards at the past?
Seriously people, how we began as a species is NOT THAT BIG OF A DEAL!!!
2007-03-24 12:55:57 · 13 answers · asked by feelingsense2002 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am so glad to see someone who thinks like me. I'm not extremist in any way and I have thought the same thing so many times. All these problems and yet we have to constantly have yet another "In God we trust" type issue over and over again. We will always have religious people and atheists so you'd think some would figure this out and try to do more to ignore the petty things and move on.
I honestly think the reason might be the need to feel bonded with their friends who believe as they do. Christians won't convince many atheists and vice versa but they like the feeling among their own kind that they at least tried to fight for what they think is right without considering if it's actually even necessary or worthwhile. It's a big problem in the West that would be solved if more had to see what some in poor places had to live with.
2007-03-24 13:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by Savalatte 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But it is important! I can show you the pros:
A cell is supposed to be the basic unit of any living organism. The cell can be considered as the building block of an organism. To explain this clearly take the example of the human body. Everything in the human body is made up of cells. In fact different parts of the body are made up from different cells.
The origin of cells has to do with the origin of life, and was one of the most important steps in evolution of life as we know it. The birth of the cell marked the passage from prebiotic chemistry to biological life.
The theory of evolution is a scientific explanation, which explains the origin of life, understanding it means understanding why living things have the characteristics they have and how different characteristics may change in future generations.
2007-03-24 20:08:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you that it is a mute point. I think both sides are afraid that the other will some how interfer with what they do. Religion because they would have to examine what they were taught and some of them feel it means there is no god, which it doesn't. Scientist don't want to be put back into the dark ages where ideas are not allowed, and finding must be hidden. I think it is fear.
2007-03-24 20:02:16 · answer #3 · answered by suigeneris-impetus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible states God created man. If that is in error, then the entire validity of the Bible is potentially questioned.
If we are the products of evolution - without any god, then why should we care if there are starving poor people in the world - isn't survival of the fittest the underlying principle?
On what does a pure evolutionist base their concern for fellow humans?
2007-03-24 20:01:00 · answer #4 · answered by awayforabit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The big deal is not our origins, it is our attitude towards science. When scientists draw conclusions that are strange to you, or even offensive (case in point: humans are closely related to monkeys), can you change science by a popular vote? Must schools teach something you like better (such as 'God made us and people are special, and not at all like monkeys')?
The integrity of science is a very big deal.
2007-03-24 20:04:12 · answer #5 · answered by ThePeter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I appreciate your question. Unfortunately we are human and as humans we are driven to find answers about our world. It is obviously a very big deal to a lot of people, which is why we are all here at Yahoo Answers, hopefully, having great dialogue about many diverse ways of thinking and seeing the world.
2007-03-24 20:01:06 · answer #6 · answered by Christopher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a point, but if one is going to fully understand what people do, it is helpful to understand how the race began. So the story is of some use, in addition to its intrinsic interest.
2007-03-24 20:31:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The issue is faith in the Word of God. Some scientists do believe in the Bible.
2007-03-24 19:59:06 · answer #8 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Making sure that our public education system is teaching correct information is a big deal. I can't imagine how anyone could think that's not important.
2007-03-24 19:59:25 · answer #9 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's all very interesting. Additionally, until we know that, we don't really know who we are. You are right that it's all trivia, but if you tried to control it all so no energy went into exploration you'd be trying to stunt one of the best parts of humans. Balance in all things.
2007-03-24 20:00:34 · answer #10 · answered by Nowpower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋