for evolutionists who believe we come from animals, ..?

Question

for evolutionists who believe we come from animals,

1) do you agree that by believing that we come from animals, that there are certain benefits to the human race?

2) if there are benefits in believing that we come from animals, then would you care to tell your loved ones (your kids, your parents, your friends) to "live like an animal", so that they can also benefit and do good to the human race?

aratyme,

you have not answred my 2nd question. thumbs down for u.

do you then tell your loved ones to live like an animal?

Answer 1

Huh? There's no belief about it, Mac. We are animals. We didn't simply evolve from animals, we never stopped being animals.

Answer 2

Considering all animals descend from other animals (with the exception of prior ancestral forms of course) I think it should be obvious that we are animals. Would you argue that we are a vegetable or a mineral?

The benefits to the human race? Do you mean the benefits of knowing this or the benefits of it happening? The main benefit of it happening is that it did happen, if it didn't we wouldn't be here after all. The benefits of knowing that we share ancestry with other animals allows us to make predictions in science, particularly medicine. Without the whole evolution theory modern biology would be pretty limited.

Your second point is non-sensical and sounds like some sort of rant to be honest. Nobody in their right mind would tell anyone to "live like an animal" as the benefits you were previously talking about are not related to living like an animals but merely knowing that we are animals. Our species invented civilisation, why wouldn't we use it?

To be fair, in the end this is a battle of semantics and context. You're confusing the meaning of the word "animal". In "don't act like an animal" it means a wild beast with no sense of pride, morals, etc. When we say that humans are animals we mean living creatures, etc as opposed to plants, minerals, etc. Humans don't transcend taxonomy.

Answer 3

an animal is a living organism that moves, eats and breaths and, often times, has a central nervous system. Humans, although the central nervous system (ie brain) is sometimes questionable, fit into that catagory.

But we evolved FROM animals.

On the one hand, we are animals therefore we already live like animals because we are animals and the way we live would be considered animilian. On the other the way an animal lives is thought to be crude and dirty and without law or faith when ... well... in reality that describes most humans.

Answer 4

Evolution is a fact. Humans are animals. We can receive blood transfusions from chimps. Look at a human heart and compare it to the organs of other mammals. Much better, run a DNA test against different species. All species are linked by common ancestry.

1. Evolution is not social darwinism. I would argue that there are social benefits in acknowledging reality and scientific evidence, even if it makes some people uncomfortable.

2. Human behavior does not need to be directed by the behaviors of other species. Should I hump your leg to prove this?

Answer 5

Your 'logic' is SEVERELY FLAWED. I am a Christian, but I am also a believer in the 'theory of evolution.' I don't believe in any particular 'benefits' from our 'evolution from an animal' because humans are ANIMALS, not a 'totally separate life form' ... so yes, I suppose you could say that I could tell my family that if they 'live like animals' they can 'benefit' and do good for the human race ... but since they all KNOW they are animals, I don't believe 'telling them' would change A THING.

Answer 6

1) Just that it's true. Only a moron would judge the validity of a theory by whether it benefits them.
2) Humans are animals. The way you're living right now is like an animal, because you are an animal. I certainly wouldn't suggest trying to live like a plant or a protist.

Answer 7

1. Sure! That's what **beneficial** mutations are all about... the mechanism by which evolution takes place.

2. Why not? The human race IS part of the animal kingdom. That's basic biology! Simply tell the kids to live up to being the sentient and intelligent TYPE of animals that we/they ARE.

There. See how easy that was?

Answer 8

The benefit in believing that we are animals like all of the other creatures on the Earth creates a healthier respect for them and the Earth. Biologically, their is absolutely no denying that we are of them. Its in the believing that we are divinely created and above them with dominion over them that we cause the abuse of the world that we do. We owe it to them, ourselves and the planet to use the intelligence that we have responsibly to make life better for all living things. I see what you're getting at with your comments about telling someone that it's okay to live like an animal, and no, of course we shouldn't say it's okay to live like an unintelligent animal. I agree, that would not do an individual or the human race any service. It is however, quite fine to live like human beings, to live like intelligent animals striving to make a better life.

Answer 9

As is typical from the creationistic set, you have made incorrect assumptions in order to attack evolution. You offer no proof for your convictions, but only attempts to prove science faulty by exclusion, and using lies, misrepresented science and quotes and ignorance to do so.
This looks like a pathetic grasping at straws to those who are REALLY scientifically informed, unlike you.
But to humour you:
1. No. Science does NOT claim we "come" from animals, it recognises that we ARE animals, so the question and its inferences are completely meaningless..
2. Unanswerable. No body can know what you are talking about within the confines of reality.

You must now consider how wrong you were, and contemplate that you actually DON'T understand the mainstream scientific descriptions of evolution, and therefore cannot attempt to discredit it without looking like a fool...

Answer 10

1. The question is irrelevant. The matter of whether there are benefits or not has nothing to do with the facts of the situation.

2. Also irrlelevant. The fact (and it IS a fact) that humans have non-human ancestors has nothing to do with the way we live today. Evolution is a proven fact; proof details are available on request. (Please provide an e-mail address.)

Answer 11

1. Yes, each species has evolved to survive best in it's respective climate and situation.

2. What do you mean "live like an animal?" Dolphins will risk their lives to save another. When I was burying my cat that got hit by a car, it's friend sat there respectfully the whole time. When I'm sad, my cat always knows and comes to comfort me. If my family was that empathetic and heroic, I'd be proud.