Why are evolutionists so threatened by creationism?

Question

I break down evolution into microevolution, which has been observed through the scientific method, and macroevolotion, which is nothing but inference (whether or not you think there is good support for it is your opinion, but you have to admit it is inference).

Why do some evolutionists fly off the handle and claim that creationism is an attack on science? I don't know any creationists that are refuting science; in fact they have a lot of respect for validated science. They are refuting macroevolution alone. Yet some evolutionists choose to hide behind the broad category of science to distort the image of creationists. Why would someone with confidence need to do this?

And what benefit is macroevolution to science anyhow? Other than an explanation of where we came from, it offers nothing for today or the far future. Seems like a lot of fuss to protect a theory that offers nothing. Maybe there's more to it than just science?

Power? Ideology? Faith? Fear?

Answer 1

We are not threatened by creationists that do not refute science; that would be ridiculous. It's those that ignore the science that bother us...I wouldn't use threaten, but disgust rather. It's hard for an evolutionist to argue that God didn't "cause" the evolutionary process since that cannot yet be proven or disproven, or to argue that God didn't "cause" the Big Bang for the same reason. The issue, however, becomes a stubborn petulant non-discussion at the point when creationists say the world is only about 3000 years old and take a literal interpretation of the Bible.

Answer 2

Science explains what is happening. That is its safest territory. It can only look at the evidence to see what is happening. DNA changes will randomly occur, over BILLIONS of years, and this will give birth to life that will eventually adapt to its environment. Also, sexual selection will increase the speed of evolution. If there is an intelligence or an undiscovered energy that gives the motivation for this process, i would say that the intelligence or energy became stronger and stronger as there was more and more life. Its goal would seem to be simply...progress and expansion. Like how the big-bang just spread from a tiny little dot, we sprang from tiny little organic compounds which formed in a small part of the world a very long time ago.

I think that evolution did happen, there was random chance involved, but there was also energy that gained momentum and tipped the balance in its favor and helped to make much more favorable and advanced adaptations to occur.

Answer 3

I don't see it as an 'attack' on science. I think of it as a last ditch effort to maintain a futile grip on a delusion that has been made tenuous by science, technology, logic and reasoning.
Much like the ancient gods of Rome and Greece, that have become obsolete, modern religion is being chipped away by scientific discoveries.
Every piece of evidence points to the fact that every religion is just a myth.
Creatonism is a concept that was recently proposed as a way for the religious to maintain their delusion in the face of overwhelming evidence against the stories of the bible.
Instead of having to abandon their beliefs, they have found a way to rationalize these beliefs.
It is a common defense mechanism used by those suffering from delusions caused by years of brainwashing.
Because science does not yet know EVERY single fact in the universe, the reigious attribute these 'unknowns' to the supernatural.
Eventually, science will make more discoveries that will prove religious belief obsolete.
Undoubtedly, those who are still desperate to cling to their fantasy will come up with new 'theories'.

Answer 4

A very good question posed you. Scientists are not scared by creationists. Infact, they believe that the thoughts of creationism have become redundant. The same explanation for any misterious problem we face (GOD). It is more of a vexation rather than scare (i would put it that way).

Please take time to note the fact that there are a quite number of scientists who do believe that there is some power out there (but has no intentions to punish or reward us) by which LIFE has sprung here. This power is what creationists call as GOD and scientists call BIG-BANG. (Note the difference in meanings even though the statement is the same).

This is the only difference where science and religion differs, rest, they explain one and the same... Please give some time to give a thought on this.. It is indeed a very good question and i appreciate you for posting it.

Answer 5

I wouldn't say threatened. More like annoyed that evolution is seen as some kind of article of faith that has no more weight than creationism.

In the same way I don't see why anyone who believes in a flat earth should claim that my understanding of the universe is on the same level, and both are valid 'theories' and both should be taught in schools and given equal air time.

And I'm frankly astonished that so many people claim to know the mind of God when they clearly don't have a grasp on elementary science. I'd have thought the mind of God would be even more complex...

Answer 6

I seriously cant believe whichever faith/religion says that we(Humans),just cropped up on this earth fully formed.
I mean isnt that believing things on blind faith taking things a tad too extreme?
And i doubt if evolutionists are threatened by creationists.
The best word i can replace threatened with is pity in this case.
I know the origins of the world as we know it is still a bit foggy when we take thing way way back.
But when there are living and logical proof as to Life on earth goes back more than 3000yrs why would one have to be threatened by such absolute ignorance?
Atleast Science in general accepts that after a certain degree things will become theory and nothing else,But without prrof how can live on only with faith.

Answer 7

Evolution, including 'macroevolution', is the unifying framework of Biology. It explains everything and suggest productive areas for further research. It also has huge immediate practical implications, for example in medicine. 'Macroevolution' is a huge part of epidemiology. It also leads directly to gene tracing which results in gene function prediction and drug discoveries.

But even if there actually was no immediate application, that would be irrelevant. Science is about discovering the truth and is incremental. Future discoveries depend on those known today.

Creationism is nothing but anti-science propaganda targeted at non-scientists who don't have the knowledge to see through the deception. It is immoral book-burning in an attempt to hide the truth and send us backwards.

Answer 8

Yes! In any conflict responsibility lies on both sides. Neither side is answering to these responsibilities. The evolutionists are incapable of presenting a life that has meaning. The creationist supplies a created life with his meaning supplied by his creator.

Both are wrong in the sense of providing the understandings we need. Both view reality from an incorrect perspective and for this reason cannot find the genuinely meaningful questions or answers we need to deal with.

Answer 9

I don't think that evolutionists are threatened by creationism, I think they are offended by the implication that following evidence and reason is somehow against God. Many scientists I know are very spiritual and see God as the ultimate scientists.

Science goes from data to a conclusion. Creationism starts with a conclusion and then looks for data to support the conclusion. Creationism isn't science, and I don't think it's spirituality either. It's pretty much nonesense.

Answer 10

If you coin creationism as Christianity, then I will say a big "NO". Evolutionists are threatened only by their own solipsistic reasonings in their desperate futile attempts to eliminate God. Because it is more easier and comfortable to believe that there is God than there is none. Nature is full of evidence since immemorial time. The first 4000 years, God talked personally to His chosen people. Then the last 2000 years, after the Son of God went back to heaven, God speak now to us now through the completed 66 books The Bible.