Where do people get this idea?

Question

I just answered a question about Christians wanting to abolish education. Many of the answers suggest that people think Christians do not care about education, or are simple minded etc.

I am really confused as to how these so called "more intelligent" people can think like this.

Ok so some Christians do not support the theory of Evolution. So this automatically means that they are dumb? and can not do well in school? or don't like science, math, language??
Or is it just that people like to criticize Christians for any and all reasons that they can come up with?

There ARE many many well educated Christians. There are Christian doctors, scientists, lawyers, teachers and so on....are you truly suggesting that these people are actually "dumb" because they may reject ONE theory of science?

Squirrel: I have NEVER suggested that Atheists eat babies...are horrible or have no morals. I think they are educated, kind people who simply believe different from me..I just wish to get the same respect in return.

Deke: see again people assume we all want this. I don't agree that Creation should be taught in school, it is a "religious" matter and not fit for public school.

Answer 1

I agree with you to a certain extent. People just love to bash on the Christians, but I guess a lot of Christians do their fair share of bashing.
As far as evolution goes, I think it's a scientific theory that needs to be taught in school as just that: a scientific theory. I'm a Christian, and while I don't believe in evolution, I'm glad I learned about it in high school. It was taught as a disproven theory--but one with a great deal of evidence (and by evidence I mean facts--like it's hard to disprove fossils exist--it's a fact), it WAS a SCIENCE class (not a Sunday school class), and honestly it made my faith stronger. If you've ever truly learned about evolution, it is a theory full of holes and it raises way more questions than it answers. When I go to school, I expect to learn about the core subjects. Science is one of them, religion is not (at least in public school). It annoys me that people don't want to learn about something because they disagree with it. Why do we learn about slavery and the Holocaust? If your faith is so strong that you're not open-minded to the idea that evolution is a theory that holds any water, good for you and congratulations--it hurts nothing to learn about other theories and ways of thinking. It does nothing but make you smarter and strengthen your own argument...at least it did for me, lol! Plus, it's a personal belief of mine that God wants people to CHOOSE to believe Him. How can someone choose Him and truly have faith in Him if they block out all other choices like robots? The more "options" that you see out there anyway will only make you realize how right and true God really is.
BTW, I'm a Christian teacher ;)

Answer 2

No. But the fact of the matter is studies have been done which suggest that the lower a persons level of education is, the more likely they are to believe in God. That's not to say there aren't many intelligent believers, but the less educated far outnumber the intelligent.

The point that was being made was simple. Historically, the church has preyed on the uneducated masses to gain converts. How many people do you think could read and write in the 3rd century? Many were discouraged from learning to read because the church knew they might begin to question
doctrine.Therefore, the question about religion and education was valid.

Answer 3

There are some uneducated people in every group, including evolutionist. I am thankful one is not required to have a Ph.D. to be a Christian. God chose to make it very simple. However, many folk who are not Christians never see the education required to be a pastor. A Master of Divinity is not a 'crip' course of study. Neither is a Th.M., or a Th.D.

Answer 4

there are many smart christians who don't have any problem with the theory of evolution. actually the majority, because it is not an issue in e.g. europe at all. Even the pope doesn't have any problem with evolution, which should take care of all catholics.

If somebody would deny to you that gravity exists while standing firmly on the ground in front of you instead of floating away into outer space, would you doubt that they have at least some really illogical and stupid delusions?
That's how a lot of people feel about people who say evolution is not a possibility at all.

There is nothing wrong in believing in the spiritual value of the bible. There is a lot wrong in taking every word literally.

Answer 5

I think public education is important.... all 3 of my kids were/are in the top 2% of their classes in public school. the only thing I would like is for facts to be taught rather than theory. I would like no religion to be taught, as that is not right under 'seperation of church/state'.

My son just got a science award from Bausch&Lomb from NY Uof Rochester for being top student in his school.... and got a 4.5GPA (college level gives extra .5) in college calc.... and he is a born again Christian.

People who lump all Christians together as 'one unit' have no clue how people are different.

generalization of ANY group of people is ignorance at its highest.

I am all for public education...

Answer 6

We get the idea because of the numerous attempts to legislate creation into public schools. Heck, there's even been attempts to legislate the value of Pi due to a biblical scripture.

We know that not all Christians are this way, but unfortunately not enough of them are like you, and of those that are like you, not enough of you are speaking out against the fundamentalist Christians who do believe that if the bible makes a claim about the natural world then that claim trumps science.

Answer 7

I don't know but my kids are in a Christian school and are excelling far above and beyond the kids in the neighborhood that are in public school. So, go figure...
I don't believe one has anything to do with the other, but they gotta have something to pat themselves on the back about.
SO, let it be science, let it be their own understanding.
In the bible it states that there will be people like that whom lean on their own understanding and that the things of God are not for those who cannot understand the simple things of life. The wise are given to those who do not lean on their own understanding but more in the faith and knowledge that God's word provides. I'm going with that... whether they call me stupid or an idiot or I"m talking to an imaginary sky fairy... let them talk, let them believe they are the most intellegent.
But give them the gospel whenever possible.

Answer 8

It doesn't mean that they are dumb, it means that they favor fable over verifiable fact. Yes, there are many christian doctors, scientists, teachers, lawyers, etc... but what good is knowledge if you throw it out the window at the first mention that it contradicts the bible? Galileo was a member of the Catholic Church and held many private meetings with the Pope and lesser clergy, but he was still threatened with torture and death in order to get him to recant his findings that proved the earth was round and orbited the sun. He chose to recant, rather than suffer what his predecessor, Copernicus, endured before his death at the hands of the christian faithful. Here are links to wiki that give a brief overview of these things.

Christians today are pretty much hindering scientific advancement by limiting certain research methods and banning others based solely on their religious beliefs. Again, it isn't that they are dumb, they just favor their religion over verifiable facts and scientific advancement. Please read the link on Copernicus, his story will really give you insight into what I mean with my statements.

Answer 9

Many doctors, professors, scientists, etc. may actually somehow believe in creation, others may put on the appearence of believing. Many politicans who never say the inside of a church for the biggest part of their lives, become very noticable church goers when they enter politics, and look for votes. The same with business people.

Answer 10

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