We had to learn about evolution in our biology class, but why can't they let us learn about creation? Wouldn't it be easier to teach both so we know both sides not just what scientists want us to know? What are your ideas about it? Should they teach both, one or the other, or not teach them at all?
2007-07-13 11:16:50 · 17 answers · asked by pippenintheshire 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Honey: The powers that be don't want you learning about creation because they love their sin too much. Besides, they work for Satan whose main project is too suppress knowledge and have you be damned, like him. Evolution is just a theory and there has never been a shred of evidence to support it. Besides, God has already judged the world and punishment is at hand. I RECOMMEND THAT YOU CHECK OUT THE CREATION MUSEUM ON LINE.
Cheers,
Mr. M on "Creation and/or evolution."
2007-07-13 11:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by Humberto M 6 · 3⤊ 11⤋
Evolution is not the opposite of Creation.
Evolution is the theory to explain relationships between existing organisms and extinct organisms through the means of a common ancestor. The theory of macro-Evolution specifically deals with the notion that all earthly life has one common ancestor.
The creation of this single organism is debated through two beliefs: first, creation by a supreme/divine intelligence through supernatural means; second, creation by natural processes (current theory is by electricity, water, and amino acids).
The concept of evolution is relevant for both theists and atheists because it helps to understand subjects such as domestication, medicine, and ecology; however, it can only be proven so far as to formulate current known species into certain groups (such as dogs, cats, monkeys, apes, birds) but can not be proven beyond without insisting upon speculation and theory as proof.
The basis for evolutionary theory stems from the notion that the world was not created by a divine creator at a certain point in time, because if it were, the animals existing then have no common ancestors. This cannot be proven without some form of faith in a creator which would be advocating religion in schools so public schools tend to avoid the subject. Schools should simply teach actual (biology, anatomy, physiology) and not theoretical sciences (astronomy, evolution) before college.
2007-07-13 11:32:36 · answer #2 · answered by Holy Holly 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
The fact is that the bible lies and not much in there can be proven by us. If there was any type of justification to the teachings of the Bible I don't think there would be a problem.
Example of a blatant contradiction:
Exodus 20:5
For I, the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the inequities of their parents. Deuteronomy 4:21
For the Lord your God is a devouring fire, a jealous God. Deuteronomy 4:31
Because the Lord your God is a merciful God, he will neither abandon you nor destroy you.
The fact is that the bible is outdated and being proven wrong faster than Theists are able to make excuses. Unfortunately for Christians, there are so many problems with the bible that leading Theologists are trying to find God in the gaps left by science. Meaning: If science has yet to prove something wrong or impossible then God must have made it, or provided it, etc....
The bible was nothing more than a great disciplinary tool used by those in power to keep those under them in check. The bad thing is that after 2000 years and countless holes in the Bible, you still have people that are either afraid to know the truth or just don't want to think about what they are living for if not for God.
If God is all knowing and powerful then he must be able to understand and forgive the positions of those of us that disbelieve. We live in an age of knowledge, and even though steps are taken to try and prove his existence, the evidence is piling up against him
2007-07-13 11:22:15 · answer #3 · answered by Patrick 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I think instead of teaching creationism, they should tell the students that some people don't believe in evolution, and refer the students to the library to find out about it. And then say, "And now, back to science."
For the record, I believe that God created the earth, but that evolution has taken its course since then. I don't think it's a matter of either/or.
2007-07-13 11:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You do get to learn about both. When I went to high school (graduated in 2000) I learned about both. In science class, evolution is taught. This is because it is a scientific theory, based on science. Creationism was taught in anthropology and mythology. This is because it isn't a scientific theory, but a belief system. This was in a public school.
2007-07-13 11:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Which version of creation?
They also teach gravity too and it too it "just a theory."
Creation is in no way science. If you wish to learn aout fairy tales learn it on your own.
2007-07-13 11:19:54 · answer #6 · answered by meissen97 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋
If they want to teach how genetics works, fine. That is completely factual, but to try and tell students we are totally sure we evolved from something else and the world started by natural processes, that is completely unnecessary to biology. All biology should teach is how the stuff works, not untestable speculation about what they think caused it. Creation does not belong in public schools either. Anything that delves into origins steps outside of science. Until actual life can be created from a zero knowledge environment, NATURALISTIC evolution is no more than a hypothesis. Yes, you heard me, it hasn't even reached the level of theory. It bugs me so much that both sides push so much to get their interpretation of data in schools. If you want to teach about fossils, save it for geology class. People may think that I am trying to attack good science, but I want to save it.
I think it is valid to teach all differing theories, such as theistic evolution, young earth creationism, and even naturalistic evolution in a separate origins class. Since there is so much still in the air about what happened, I don't know why we are so sure there has to be an atheistic approach to presenting data. We need to lay out what we know as facts in an unbiased way. And if it is obvious that we came from a cosmic explosion, it will be apparent. But, I bet if that were to happen, there would be a lot less evolutionists.
Apparently Patrick's most convincing piece of evidence for evolution, is that he doesn't understand the Bible. You may want to alter your argument Patrick.
Whilrlingmerc lays it out better than I have been able to do so far. He speaks the honest to goodness truth. There is SOOO much propaganda.
Amen Holy Holly, Amen.
2007-07-13 11:21:48 · answer #7 · answered by The GMC 6 · 2⤊ 7⤋
How can you possibly teach Creation when there is no solid evidence of how it was done, and what ever you do don't say the bible is the evidence because they will throw you out of the class.
2007-07-13 11:23:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
You learn about evolution in science because it's a science class, not a religion class. You can learn about creationism in your religion class.
2007-07-13 11:19:54 · answer #9 · answered by la buena bruja 7 · 11⤊ 2⤋
It's easy to understand. Evolution is supported with evidence. Creationism has no evidence. So how could they teach something they could not prove?
2007-07-13 11:21:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 3⤋
You should be taught evolution in science class, and Creation at your Church or on your own time.
2007-07-13 11:21:33 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋