I just read an answer to a question "What presidental candidate scares you the most?" (or something like that) and some guy said that any of the republicans who believe in evolution scare him.
My question, I can understand how things like abortion and gay marriage could be important to people. But how is someone believing in evolution disqualify them for the Presidency? I mean, really, what does it matter? Nobodys going to make a law saying that everyone has to believe in evolution, so why is this even an issue?
2007-05-10 10:51:58 · 7 answers · asked by Jesus W. 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
This isnt the first time I've heard that. I shouldve mentioned that before. Some people really do think its important in a candidate and I'd like to understand why.
2007-05-10 10:56:39 · update #1
The theory is that a person who believes in evolution would not believe that men (and women) are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, as expressed in the the Declaration of Independence, and that by believing that man evolved from animals, man is simply an animal that can walk and talk, which lowers the value of any individual, particularly when it comes to ppolitical decisions.
In other words: belief in evolution devalues the inherent worth of an individual, in the eyes of the evolution-believer.
2007-05-10 11:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The time period 'evolution' is Usually used to explain how the sector started and built (developed) over an overly l-o-n-g span of time. I feel it is refered to as Macro. Micro evolution / growth is over a brief span of time. I'm pondering that technology / treatment can become aware of how more than a few illnesses emerge as immune to medicinal drugs over a interval of 30 - forty yrs or so supply or take a few years. Natural determination / survival of the fittest is Not the identical as how more than a few animals crossed the road to emerge as a Different animal. An illustration I'm pondering it is a horse and donkey that Can mate however the influence of it Can't reproduce. A pelican and a robin, regardless that each are birds / are not able to mate and bring yet another chook. Animals of the identical Type and identical neighborhood discipline can mate and reproduce. A puppy and chipmonk are Not going to mate and bring yet another variety of animal. Obviously guy and animals are Here. Man needs to give an explanation for those with out giving God credit score for it. That manner mankind isn't liable to a Higher Power. But if a character takes time to feel approximately it -- there was no Need for animals Or guy to have 'built'. There used to be no Need for a Big Bang both.
2016-09-05 16:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well... it shouldn't be all that much of an issue. Most likely you have someone who is very far right and they feel threatened that a candidate who believes in evolution may not have a religious background and thereby would not represent their beliefs.
I am far from believing the "Theory of Evolution" but I don't think that is a major thing I would look at in a candidate.
I will say that I can't stand that they teach evolution in schools as if it is scientific fact. IT IS A THEORY!! and if they are going to discuss the theory... they should give creationism equal time.
2007-05-10 10:56:01 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Perfect 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The issue is NOT believing in evolution. Faith and evolution can coexist. Heck, I went to Catholic school and they taught evolution in science class. Of course religion was taught in a different class.
Anybody with 1/2 a brain knows you can't take all of the Bible literally. Most biblical scholars from various religions acknowledge that.
A president that does not buy into evolution is clearly one who cannot make a decision based on fact. Nor will this person listen to reason on matters of science. I don't want a president making decisions soley on their faith or an unrealistic way of dealing with faith and fact/science.
Its kind of the old Richard Pryor joke-- He gets caught cheating on his wife and deny's it, then says. "Are you going to believe me or your lying eyes"
2007-05-10 10:58:41 · answer #4 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have made laws (in effect) saying that everyone has to believe in evolution. They have removed all other possible theories from being taught in the schools. What else are people going to believe if they are only taught one of the many possibilities?
2007-05-10 10:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by Truth is elusive 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I didn't think it was an issue... i don't think one person mentioning it makes it an issue...
2007-05-10 10:55:14 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because if you believe in evolution, you admit that your great grand parents were apes.
2007-05-10 11:01:01 · answer #7 · answered by acid tongue 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋