Evolution versus Creationism?

Question

Is it really an arugement or is it just contradiction? Considering you can't reproduce either.

After reading some of these answers I entered the wrong room. This is abuse ;)

Answer 1

Creation is the truth since God Never lies!!!!!!

Answer 2

An argument is just a discusion (not a heated argument) where people bring together different facts or concepts and try to come to a conclusion of belief. You can contradict yourself in an argument or you can present facts that contradict the other's argument. So, evolution vs. creationism is an argument that potentially has the ability for contradiction, on both sides..depending on the argument and the preception of the arguers and points of view.

Considering you can't reproduce either? Evolution and creationism are basic concepts, but are always subject to change. Reproduction is a form of change.

Answer 3

Evolution happens all the time - that's how bacteria get resitant

What can't be replicated is the whole chain of evolution leading to man. Which is why evolution as a theory explaining the origin of man can't be proved.

On the other hand, theories only survive as long as they offer the best explanation that accounts for all the facts. The theory of evolution as an explanation for the origin of man has been, and still is the beast reasonable answer to how humans originated.

Notice I said "reasonable" - using reason. That's necessary to exclude belief systems that do not rely on evidence. Any belief system that relies on supernatural beings or powers can always explain anything. They are not based on reasons that can be seen in the natural world.

Creation "Science" is not science at all. That is becuase science relies on the scientific method and seeks not to presume to know the answer. Creation science tries to retrofit a supernatural belief system onto scientific method. It, and "intelligent design" have not survived any scientific discourse, "peer review" which is how bad theories are weeded out.

Finally, Science does not explain philosophy. And the scientific theory of creation is based in the "big bang". Science doesn't and likely can't explain everything. We are just beginning to learn. That's why in this country, we have so many freedoms. Let's keep it that way.

Answer 4

Really it isn't a debate/argument according to science. Scientifically, there is no other theory other then evolution to explain the origin of the species. Creationism deals with religion and is therefor a believe not based on science, but basic on faith and stories told and written as God's word. Evolution was not made from a story or religion. It was developed from science and explained by science. So basically the argument is equivalent to arguing Gravity vs. Best Ice Cream Flavor. One is science, the other is an idea.

And they can reproduce evolution. Just not to the scale (because of time restraints) in which completely new species are formed.

Answer 5

What do you mean by "can't reproduce either" ??

There have been many experiments done that all favor the theory of evolution! Mixed animals are specifically bred to take on the characteristics of two different animals. For example, there have been attempts over the years to domesticate the african zebras to be used as work animals like horses were used here, but their temperment does not allow for them to be domesticated very easily. One of their characteristics that makes them "attractive" as work animals in Africa is that they are immune to african diseases. To overcome that problem they mated a horse with a zebra to create an offspring that combines the characteristics of both.

In essence, they "forced" evolution to create a hybrid zebra/horse mix. It CAN be reproduced.... thus proving that the theory of evolution is much more than a theory. If humans can have two animals mate and create a better breed.... Why is it so impossible to believe that nature would allow it to happen on it's own?

Harsh climates cause a species to migrate to a different location...... the weakest members of the group die off while the stronger ones move to a different area where they encounter animals that are similar.... perhaps the survivors of the migration were forced to mate with another species... thus creating a better species that carries with it the dominant characteristics of both making it better than either of the 2 species that mated to create it.

Creationism is basically just the church trying to take scientific ideas to mold around their "facts." the difference between science & creationism is that science finds details to solidify a fact while creationism has a "fact" and they want to use science to fabricate details to solidify that "fact."

The whole "new life in a jar of peanut butter" argument is a perfect example! They use science without having a full understanding of the implications of the half-@$$ed banter they are spewing.

Answer 6

Neither can be proved. There is much physical evidence to support many Biblical stories, including Noah's Flood. There is no support for evolution yet, only supposition. Scientist can not even agree on a date beyond 5500 years.
Now, a majority of scientist do believe in evolution and the big bang theory and millions/billions of years. This is the popular view. However, they know it is just theory and that hard evidence is missing.
Unfortunately, millions of people who are not scientist believe evolution is supported by facts, but they do not research for the facts, they just believe anything that seemingly refutes creation.

Answer 7

All of it is theory. It can be said that the theory of evolution has a lot of supporting scientific evidence whereas the theory of Creationism has little if any.

Most Creationists spend their time debunking evolution rather than presenting sound evidence for their own theories.

Answer 8

The difference is there is physical evidence of evolution, simply visit your nearest museum of natural history to see it.
Creationism is a belief which exlplians life as we know it. There is nothing wrong with either, because in America we have the right to believe whatever we want. Just remember to repect others opinions/beliefs even if you don't argree with them.

Answer 9

What? I can't reproduce? Why not?

Creationism is not science. It's not a theory - it's not predictive and it can't explain anything. It's the end of science by saying 'god did it, let's leave it at that'. Evolution is science. There's really no debate here, except among those who don't understand evolution or science.

Answer 10

It's more of a super-argument, although you'll hear people say "Prove this, and that" and all it leads to is one's right and one's wrong. There are about 10 mountains of evidence for evolution though.

It's up to you to decide. I'm not going to tell you which I know is true.

Answer 11

Some believe in evolution, and some believe in creationism. Some believe a bit of both believe it or not. To be honest with you the universe is so very complex that I believe God created it. A big bang is so random that it is not possible that something so complex could be created randomly.