In a recent presidential debate, 3 GOP prospective presidential candidates said that they do not believe in evolution.
With this self professed eschewing of overwhelming scientific evidence, how are we, as a people, supposed to trust this person to read, analyze and act upon complex geopolitical and national security briefings?
If he cannot grasp something as simple as the planet being more than 6,000 years old, can we trust him with the nuclear football?
2007-09-02 06:54:02 · 13 answers · asked by struds2671 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Hmmm...
I didn't mention dems becasuse I do not know which of them sepcifically do not believe in evolution. My question was also not about religion specifically - it was about analytical skills of a commander-in-chief.
Also, I think you will find Barack Obama is not a muslim (although it shouldn't matter in any case).
2007-09-02 07:42:24 · update #1
Gee, the PreCambrian era didn't leave us with as many fossils as some other eras did so let's all believe in FAIRY TALES.
Actually. the PreCambrian era left us with mainly sedimentary rock formations to look through. Sedimentary rocks are a poor source of fossils, and Darwin made note of the fact that he didn't have as much raw material to work with in this era as he did in some others. Since then, scientists have found a wide and diverse variety of fossils going back 3.5 billion years. Please click on the URL below and refer to the 60+ peer-reviewed scientific references in the bibliography listed there for more information.
I don't think that the Presidential candidates who claim to believe in creationism really believe in it. For that matter, i find it very hard to believe that Bush and his minions believe in any god at all, besides themselves. These guys are just pandering to a small but vocal crowd of primitive bible thumpers. Anything for a vote, after all. I agree that these clowns don't belong in positions of power.
2007-09-02 08:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by Barrabas_6025 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't see why someone who believes in creationism would be any less intelligent than someone who believes in evolution, when the subject is geopolitical and national security briefings. What does a person's personal religious belief have to do with national security, complex geopolitical briefings, and the nuclear football (as you put it)? Furthermore, the issue of trust is even further from my mind.
How many politicians can you *really* trust? Are you saying that a Christian is less trustworthy than an Atheist? Certainly the answer of that question will vary from case to case, as each person is different, but overall, the answer is "no." This is not, however, saying that an Atheist is less trustworthy than a Christian; - simply my way of trying to point out that a person is only trustworthy because of his or her morals.
As jdkilp said:
"I'm going to vote for the person who I believe will be the best in leading and protecting the country. That's what ALL of us should do."
Agreed.
2007-09-02 10:18:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
There is no more evidence that we came from a fish than there is that we were created. The THEORY of evolution is just that. A theory. As time goes on the theory shows more flaws. One thing that always got me about evolution is that they tell you it takes millions of years to evolve from one species into another. Then they tell you chickens came from dinosaurs. Then they tell you that the dinosaurs became extinct almost overnight due to a. a volcano eruption, b, a meteorite c. a polar shift pick your theory. If it takes millions of years for a dinosaur to become a chicken and the dinosaurs were gone over night how did the dinosaur become a chicken? Also why are there so many less species now than there was a million years ago if we have all this evolution? Personally I subscribe to the intelligent design idea. The universe didn't suddenly spring from nothing in a big bang. There had to be something to blow up. Yeah I know the singularity. Well supposedly the singularity was a tiny little dot the size of nothing that existed in a universe of nothing that suddenly blew up and created the universe. And you think the creationists are whacked out!
2007-09-02 08:28:31 · answer #3 · answered by rick b 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
There is: A. No such thing as overwhelming scientific evidence to support evolution. and B. Evolutionary theory has little to do with measuring the age of the Earth, or with analyzing "complex geopolitical and national security briefings."
2007-09-02 07:50:49 · answer #4 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I would not rule anyone OUT or IN because of personal beliefs.
A President has no power to influence what's taught in school, for example.
I'm going to vote for the person who I believe will be the best in leading and protecting the country. That's what ALL of us should do.
By the same token, I really don't care how the President feels about abortion ... that's going to be decided (hopefully) by the States (as the Consitutuion suggests).
2007-09-02 09:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by jdkilp 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you were to do some independant research you would see that their is A LOT of evidence against evolution as well. I tell you what, I'll give you a starting point.
Google: Pre Cambrian period, fossil record.
That should get you started on your path to enlightenment.
What is so wrong with religion? A belief that teaches one to be decent and moral, a belief that teaches one to take resposibillity for their actions and to aide those in need? What is so bad about believing in a higher power that has a design for our world and teaches love, patience, tolerance and peace? Why does it disturb you so much that these people have faith in something bigger than us? Why does the idea of a God that holds you accountable for your actions scare you?
I for one subscribe to the intelligent design theory. That's a mixture of both. Despite all of the negatives for BOTH sides, I believe both have valid points and valid theories. Why does this scare you?
2007-09-02 07:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
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2016-10-17 12:08:32 · answer #7 · answered by mayben 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overwhelming scientific evidence is stretching it a bit...don't cha think.
And how closed minded and offensive you are to suggest a Christian can not possess enough intelligence to be "trusted with the nuclear football" , very articulate, by the way. (sarcasm)
When it comes to keeping humanity safe from destruction, I would prefer someone who actually thinks that humans are more than evolving ameba's.
2007-09-02 08:35:47 · answer #8 · answered by Lilliput1212 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why not?
All the Democrat candidates say they are good Christians, and believe in God.
Even the Muslim Obama says he is a Good Christian.
(Maybe you didn't mention the Democrats because you know they are lying.)
2007-09-02 07:32:23 · answer #9 · answered by wolf 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Yes, they believe this and also profess their faith in Christ. In reality, they are false Christians who write their own gospel, and only use the ones in the Bible to deceive the masses.
2007-09-02 06:59:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋