Why do people who believe in the "Theory of Evolution" say that there's no such thing as an "Evolutionist"?

Question

I believe in Creation, and am therefore, a "Creationist" - why can't you accept a label like we can?

And don't pull that, "We're only scientists and biologists" junk, because there are plenty of scientists who find evidence that supports creation, and points out flaws in the "Old Earth" theory. So obviously, you reject much of our science, and we would reject much of your science. So the real question is, why are you so afraid to accept the label of "evolutionist" regarding the creation of the world?

Answer 1

An honest answer is because they're finally beginning to see that people aren't stupid enough to fall for their "Creation is religion & Evolution is science" propaganda. So they are "evolving" their strategy to "survive" longer.

Be careful here: "Our science, your science". Science is science. Facts are facts. The same scientific facts are interpreted by Evolutionists & Creationists, each according to their presuppositions. The problem with Evolution is that it's not just a presupposition, it's a speculation, mostly based on psuedo-science. The presupposition of Creation is based first on the Word of God (in legal terms: Father, Son & Holy Spirit were all there to be witnesses of & record the history for us). But the science claims in the Bible are backed by real science. Why wouldn't they be?--after all God is the Creator.

Answer 2

So someone who accepts the theory of relativity is a Relativitist?

Someone who accepts the theory of gravity is a Gravitationist?

What about number theory? Is that a Numerologist? But that has already been taken - how about a numberist?


I do not 'believe' in the theory of Evolution.

I accept the demonstrated facts of evolution, and I accept that the theory off evolution as the best explanation of those facts.

Just the same as for relativity, gravity and numbers. The only labels you can apply are:
rationalist
or
realist

because I accept what is real and rational. But then if the creationists (a belief system) were to pitch their fight as the creationists against the realists it does not sound so hot for them.

In short:
Creationism is a belief system and so it's believers get a specific tag.
Evolution is an established fact and so people who accept it do not get a specific tag.


Sorry your belief system is at odds with reality. Get over it.

Answer 3

I dare say that some people actually do believe something is true just because they believe it unfortunately. Just look at all the people who practice the "law of attraction" or other such nonsense. Some people really do need to be told that belief does not equate truth or reality.

Answer 4

well, there isn't actually evidence that supports creationism. There are just unanswered question about evolution that some Christian Scientists exploit to help support creationism. Evolution is a scientific theory, therefor there is no "belief" in it. Do you believe in math? No. You accept math. therefor, you don't believe in evolution, you either accept it, or you don't. Adding an "ist" to the end of something refers to belief, not acceptance.

Answer 5

Only Christians and other theists use the phrase 'believe in evolution'.

As an Atheists I do not BELIEVE in it. It is simply a scientific theory which happens to match most of the evidence. It is not perfect, but it is fairly obvious to non scientists that it makes sense.

As I am also not a scientist I cannot answer scientific questions. Most of my friends and all my family are Atheist, but guess what they are not scientists either. Surprise! We have never claimed to know it all, or be 100% correct. Unlike Theists.

Answer 6

Evolution is not something to be believed in, but understood. It is science, not religion. There may be "scientists" who support creation, but I would hardly call their numbers "plenty".

I reject the word evolutionist for the same reasons I would reject the absurd title of gravitationalist. The title is a shameful attempt to place evolution on the same level as the dogmatic knee-jerk attempt at science (Creationism/ID), and I refuse to bite.

Answer 7

I do not need to "believe" in scientific theories. I accept the evidence in support of them. I am not, therefore, any more an "evolutionist" than I am a "gravitationist."

I have yet to see a decent, well-researched, peer-reviewed scientific study that points out flaws in "old Earth" theory. The ONLY thing I see IDers and creation "scientists" doing is attempt to debunk evolution...at which they are, in my opinion, failing miserably.

Answer 8

People who believe in the theory of evolution and say that there is no such thing as an Evolutionist do not believe that there is absolute truth, and believe that everything is relative. From that perspective there can be evidence of creation but, if everything is relative and there is no absolute truth, then, the evidence which points to evolution is just as valid as that which points to creation.

The perspective is one which is based on rebelling against God and the knowledge of God, and that is absolute truth, which if continued in has absolutely terrible consequences. Hell awaits those who do not receive the love of the truth that they might be saved.

Answer 9

Take a closer look at the credentials of "scientists" who believe in Creationism. They are not normally experts in any life science. And some of the ones with college degrees got those degrees from non-accredited colleges.

Answer 10

Creationists have no real science. Creationism is just religion, and it's about as scientific as astrology, and that's not saying much. Creationism relies upon blind faith. Science, on the other hand, rests upon facts. Science is a study, it's not a religion. Science changes and evolves as new facts become known, whereas religion is stagnant and stale.