Question for those who reject evolution because it's a "theory"... do you reject all scientific theories?

Question

I'm honestly wondering... do you accept any scientific theories as fact and reality or do you consider any and all as "just a guess, a speculation"?

Or do you reject evolution more because you feel it conflicts with your religious outlook and less because of it's "theory" status?

raVar, I checked out your answer... it basically said "Evolution is way way improbable, just look at these numbers! Therefore God did it. But don't bother questioning where God came from."

Hm..... somehow I don't think I'll give you Best Answer for that.

raVar, according to statistics, the chances that a person might die due to a potted plant crashing onto their head after plummeting several stories from a balcony are so astronomically slim that one needn't even consider the possibility, but it happens. Really really really big numbers don't impress me. The improbable occurs constantly and people don't put up such a fuss.

The building blocks of life HAVE, in numerous experiments, arisen from non-life, and I won't insult your intelligence by holding your hand and walking you through it. You're a big boy. You know the information is out there.

And by the by, if you really want to argue over ABIOGENESIS, I don't mind at all, but argue about it somewhere else; evolution and abiogenesis are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT just like the Big Bang is not at all the same as abiogenesis OR evolution.

Please... if you're going to march around, puffing up your chest with self importance, at least learn to distinguish between (A) and (E).

Answer 1

Good question, ZC. I apologize in advance for repeating myself, but the answers to this question require that we review some vocabulary tonight, boys and girls.

For those who don't know, the word "theory" to the scientific community has a specific definition relating to the scientific method. It is not the same definition used by lay persons. It does not equate to "idea" or "dream" or "wishful thinking" or even "hypothesis".

For the scientific community to accept a theory, the results must first be independently replicated and demonstrated by numerous and varied organizations, labs, professionals, oversight committees, etc. Separate and often competing entities must be able to match the conclusion and be unable to rule it out.

In the words of a favorite physics professor and family friend, " a scientific theory is held to a higher standard than a fact ".

Answer 2

I do not reject the theory of evolution, but do believe once a fish always a fish; once a bird always a bird; once a human . . . you get the picture.

I have but one question for those who reject this theory because it conflicts with their religious beliefs: Is Creationism not a theory also?

You can go about trying to prove its validity, but I bet I could douse its flame faster than you could say evolution -- or maybe just as fast, because they would both be 4 syllables, to wit: Carbon Dating.

Wake up and smell the coffee. Mmmmmm . . . gooood coffee.

Answer 3

As Dr. Jonathan Sarfati says, we need to quit calling evolution a theory; that is giving it too much credit. “Goo to you” evolution is an unsubstantiated hypothesis or conjecture, not a theory.

And as T. Wallace has said, “A major reason why evolutionist arguments can sound so persuasive is because they often combine assertive dogma with intimidating, dismissive ridicule towards anyone who dares to disagree with them. Evolutionists wrongly believe that their views are validated by persuasive presentations invoking scientific terminology and allusions to a presumed monopoly of scientific knowledge and understanding on their part. But they haven’t come close to demonstrating evolutionism to be more than an ever-changing theory with a highly questionable and unscientific basis. (The situation isn’t helped by poor science education generally. Even advanced college biology students often understand little more than the dogma of evolutionary theory, and few have the time [or the guts] to question its scientific validity.)”

Answer 4

Someone here said it's the only one she rejects, and then brings up her doubts about the formation of the Earth... in a question about evolution. How often do we see that? And there I think is the answer: it conflicts with their religious beliefs and therefore, without even educating oneself about what evolution really is (which we know has nothing to do with how the Earth got here), they just reject it out of hand. It's the equivalent of plugging ones ears and saying "La la la la la!"

Answer 5

Science is a useful tool that achieves great things from God's own creation. Evolution is an unproven theory. Nothing more.

Answer 6

I'm still waiting to find somebody who says music theory is "just a theory. The G-mixolydian mode has never been proven."

Oh, and raVer, the whole "10^60" argument has long been debunked. It's based off the false assumption that things either come together by pure random chance (and not the laws governing parts of science, like natural selection or the forces of physics) or were created by a big invisible man.
http://www.talkorigins.org/indexcc/CB/CB940_1.html

Answer 7

When people say they don't believe in the theory of evolution ( or even gravity for that matter ) I usually ask them which one? Then I ask them which theory do they reason best describes the fact of evolution ( or the fact of gravity )?

Answer 8

I decided last night after having one too many *drinks* because of YA, that I would completely reject the theory of gravity. I am still not floating. Could it be that my denial does not affect its validity?
LOL at Baby Jesus cry remark. That is one of my brother's and my favorite sayings.
Ravar- most of the atheists who have their q & a private did so after being unfairly reported for vilolations or stalked by fundies. Also your main problem with atheism seems to be your inablitiy to spell it.

Answer 9

Evolution has never been proven, and never will . they need to stop teaching it.The first thing that suppose to start evolution, can,t be explained! Where did it come from, how did it get here.

Answer 10

And we are the ones with the time on our hands I see, listen how do you come up with these great non backed up sceams that fall appart. Its just worth spinning this web huh. Ok then peace to you and please take great care huh, hes on your left. Salam