Does anyone think that although Christians claim not to belive in evolution?

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that they possible practice it themselves. For example, throughout the years as science has filled in many gaps that religion once did, religion had to evolve and back away from these areas, effectively evolving the lie and turning it into fact as the years go by. Would this be fair to say?

"Basically, you are taking EXTREME examples and using them as TYPICAL examples"

So you are telling me that over the generations religion simple carries on teaching about things that were later overturned by science? This would have been a slow process but it only takes 1 or 2 generations to omit a certain teaching or add one then it becomes the 'norm'

Answer 1

NOPE a true follower of Christ would not back down from his stand point for he understands what the bible is and what it stands for and who he or she is up against (Satan). I DON'T FOR ONE SEC BELIEVE IN EVOLUTION . if i did how can i be called a son of god and follow after the world . colossians 2: 8 always test the spirits to see if they are from god or from Satan seek the truth if you are a follower of Christ .

Answer 2

God and dinosaurs are not mutually exclusive. With some reflection it becomes apparent that creation and evolution are one and the same. Creation was not complete some time in the distant past, rather is an ongoing process which emerges before awareness as change i.e. evolution.

Science is not fallacious, rather reflects a limited paradigm. For all the explanations of the mechanics of the physical universe, there still exists the questions of "How?" and "Why?" A scientific understanding of how a flower blooms is reasonable enough, however to bear to witness the process can leave one in awe of the marvel. A diagram aids in comprehension of the process but how does the process even come about? Ultimately any explanation appears as a tautology.

The material reductionist accepts the reality of only that which can be observed, measured and reproduced using the scientific method. The concept of God appears immaterial as such; "Show me God." Yet the very premise of materialism itself is an intangible subjective concept which cannot be measured. Again this does not discount scientific understanding, rather acknowledges the context in which it exists.

Neither science nor divinity need necessarily be rejected. Both have pragmatic value in their own realms. Science has been a boon to human society in its forms of medicine, technology, education, etc. Spiritual principles, such as kindness, understanding, compassion, etc. are the foundation upon which all achieving societies are built. Many of the greatest scientists, such as Newton, Einstein et al. acknowledged divinity as the source of creation. And while many scientists begin as atheists or agnostics, as their knowledge grows, so too does their spirituality.

The debate of evolution vs creation simply reflects a limited perspective. From a large context it becomes apparent they are one in the same.

Answer 3

I think that your statement is unfair to say.,back in the middle ages everyone thought the earth was flat the reason being is we could only see as far as the horizon until someone got into a boat and sailed around the earth. As for Christians we don't believe man or woman evolved from the apes or any other creatures because our DNA structure is different, but Christians do believe in evolving or changing into better people and communities at least they should according to the teaching of Christ and the Holy Spirit will teach us if we allow it to.

Answer 4

I'm a Christian and I believe in evolution; in fact, most do. You are referring to the minority of Bible literalists. Basically, you are taking EXTREME examples and using them as TYPICAL examples.

Let me send one right back at you:

You are an intolerant Marxist bigot. Every election you probably walk into the voting booth and vote straight-ticket Democrat, without even knowing who is running or what their campaigns are about. If you had your way, you'd tear down all the churches and then commission a "secret police" to round up all the people who you didn't agree with and send them to "re-education camps." (or just make them disappear.) You'd get rid of free speech, because when you're offended by anything that you don't agree with.

Answer 5

Depends on which religion you are referring too. In my experience, science has reaffirmed my beliefs, not contradicted. My beliefs have not had to "evolve" along side science.

I find it funny how science has had to evolve more than religion. Many issues scientists cannot even agree on. So could it be fair to say that science is similar to religion in the fact that there are many branches of beliefs on most subjects?

Answer 6

The differeence between science and religion is faith.

If you decide to look for an answer to match your believe you can find it. It may take some hard work, but you will find it and it may make you move further from faith.

The ones who believe and maintain their faith are blessed, and will be in heaven, while the scientists will be looking for the answer as to why it's so darn hot down here....Hmmm...I wonder if it's the answer to global warming. hehe

Answer 7

No, Christians don't practice evolution, but many of them understand it, if they are reasonably educated.

I understand evolution quite well, but I don't practice it. I let it practice itself.

I think basically Baptists and Jehovah's Witnesses don't believe in evolution; but that's only because they think it means humans descended from monkeys one day, and the first human had to marry an orangutan.

It's in their catechism, unless I'm mistaken.

Answer 8

Can you tell me which Christians dont believe in evolution? Iam a Catholic Christian and I believe in evolution