Do you ever get christians asking questions in this section?

Question

How do you deal with them?

Answer 1

Wow!!! this question is just plain bizarre. Anyways, the answer is yes...anyone can ask a question in this section.

Answer 2

Yes ... both asking and (I'm sure) answering questions. I'm a Catholic, myself, so I would consider myself a Christian.

Do you mean *creationist* Christians? (I.e. the small subset of Christians who interpret the Bible as *literal* truth, and find bizarre snippets of pseudo-science to argue that the theory of evolution is scientifically wrong?) Yes, we get them all the time.

However, it is rare that their posts are actually genuine *questions* as much as rhetorical arguments. If I have any doubt, I try to respond as if it is a genuine question.

Their arguments are incredibly frustrating. They are *always* (and I mean every single time ... except for maybe one or two times in the 14 months I've been here) based on a poor understanding of evolutionary theory. Some people are open-minded enough to at least allow the correction, and if one can do so, without the kind of sarcasm that is so tempting after the 40th time you've answered the same awful "question", then many are appreciative.

But many, if not most, creationists are not here to actually *learn* something. They did not develop the truly bad level of argument from being interested in learning. Invariably they will either "post-and-run" (i.e. post a "question" as if they were so convinced it was brilliantly unanswerable that they was no point in sticking around to read the dozens of answers they got) ... or they pick a fellow creationist who posted an answer that effectively just says "yeah, good question ... that'll stump those evolutionists."

All one can do is just realize that anybody out there who is undecided on the debate and seeing how both sides argue their points ... can see the type of glaring anti-intellectual, anti-learning, anti-science attitude you need to become a creationist.

Answer 3

I don't see any reason why any person of any religious faith, including Christianity, Hindu, Islam, or even athiesm would be uninterested in the science of biology. There is a lot more to biology than the endless and useless arguments for and against evolution. Science is not in direct competition with any religion, and peoples' desire to learn does not HAVE to be limited by their spiritual beliefs, whatever they may be. I think your question is rather provincial and condescending, especially your last question of "How do you deal with them?". You deal with "them" the same way you would deal with anyone; with respect, honesty, courtesy and in a spirit of friendliness and the giving and receiving of information. The point of this site is not to convince anyone that what you believe or they believe is right or wrong (though, sadly, many people use it as a pulpit, including the non-religious). The point of this site is the open exchange of information and the freedom of speech our government is always trying to chip away from our rights.

Answer 4

Of course. This section is called biology. Biology is the study of life. Even Christians study biology; Haven't you ever met a Christian medical doctor , lab tech, ecologist, botanist, etc.
They contribute to this section. Perhaps you're alluding to
the specific topic of evolution. Yes, Christians have opinions too, and can be well versed on scientific concepts. Your question is narrow mined and naive.
Many people who ask questions here are frequently redirected to the correct section, religion & spirituality. This is a science section.

Answer 5

Well, the creationists ask dumb questions like "if we evolved from monkeys then why are monkeys still around and why don't they pop out human babies," and then give ten points to the idiot who answers with whatever they agree with most. I've given up on arguing my point, seeing as how they don't change their minds and have this ignorant idea of what the theory of evolution really is. They seem to think that the eye is so complex that it couldn't possibly have evolved from nothing, so it HAD to be the design of some creator, among other ridiculous unfounded ideas.

I should just send them over to that creationist museum, you know, the one where they enlighten children of all ages with statues of Tyrannosaurus Rex, while explaining that their sharp teeth are used for cracking coconuts, and that they lived peacefully with humans, but Noah forgot to take them on the Ark/they didn't fit.

Answer 6

That depends. If they are honest and genuinely curious and in search of knowledge, I would provide a courteous answer.
If they come across as religious fanatics, questioning everything that does not match with their bible, bringing stupid arguments that were addressed years ago, and being generally obtuse, I call them narrow minded.

Answer 7

They bash evolution a lot or say that everything points to a creator. But mostly we just give them thumbs down and try to educate people about the facts of biology. Every once and a while you call them narrow minded fundamentalists who believe everything their preachers say or sumtin thats may like that.

Answer 8

Yes, unfortunately, they always get into the wrong yahoo, section.....

I tell them dont mix faith with science..

Religion and spirituality, isn the section where their questions belong, very respectfully speaking,,,,
The science is not preached in churches and viceversa..

Answer 9

they show up everywhere and get answers to questions, just like you, about whatever they want to know. of course, we get muslims, atheists, buddhists, and idiots here too. so don't feel left out, there's bound to be someone who disagrees, or agrees, with you somewhere. we aren't prejudiced here, we just don't like anyone. we are a truly democratic too. we ignore everyone equally!