I just want to hear from Christians who believe in Evolution, and are willing to say, "Yes, I'm a Christian, and I also believe in Evolution." I am trying to find at least 10.
2007-09-17 10:55:32 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks guys! I knew you were out there. When I was Christian, I also accepted both science and religion. Thanks again.
2007-09-17 11:05:21 · update #1
Born again Christian and professional biologist. I believe the truth from both sources. There is no conflict between creation and evolution. They are entirely separate subjects. Creation took place at the beginning, when the entire universe came into existence from nothing, by an act of God. Biological evolution is just a natural process that began billions of years later.
2007-09-17 11:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I am a very serious Christian...and I believe in evolution.
I recently went to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. My friend, there is not denying that the sturgeon is related to a shark--just take one look. Or that the cuttlefish looks like a squid.
BUT...and this is important...believing in evolution does not mean that I don't believe God set it all in motion. Or that He didn't, here and there, throw in brand new creations, etc.
Think of filling up a balloon with helium...and then letting it go, free to drift as it may. That's kind of how I see evolution. God put it all together, set up certain laws, and then turned His creation "loose." Of course, He was shepherding it, as needed.
I used to have a very literal interpretation of the Genesis account, but at some point I had to acknowledge that while the core of that story is true, it is a story meant to express the truth that God was involved, rather than to actually give us a scientific account of creation.
For instance, if I rebuilt a rusted out old car, I might say, "I worked hard and whipped that car into shape." Well, that's not even part of the story of what I had to do--but it is meant to convey the truth that the fixed up car is the result of my efforts.
THEN, at some point in the evolutionary cycle, I believe God stepped in an either created mankind from scratch...or at least started a relatonship with him, as was God's intent all along.
2007-09-17 11:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you already found more than ten, but here is my input.
Yes evolution exists, we all evolve daily, and the "human" race is not the same as it was 30-50 years ago, we look different (and not talking about dress code or believes), we are different, kids nowadays are "smarter" than before (for an example babies when I was born, we born with the eyes closed, and delayed a lot to do many things, and now, they open the eyes on the womb, and are faster to learn new things). Same with the Earth, part for the man's fault, other's because nature is in never-ending-change (evolution)...
and remember: "there is no science without "religion"" as they are bound, they are like the keys to the missing pieces, one answers what the other can't"
2007-09-17 15:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by Galadriel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'm a Christian, and I also believe in Evolution
2007-09-17 11:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I am a Christian and I believe in Evolution.
2007-09-17 10:59:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
There are incredibly some Christians that have confidence that Evolution became into God's technique of arising and perfecting us over an prolonged schedule. The Genesis account became into no longer untrue in line with se, however the reality had to be simplified for the recievers to are conscious of it. Christians have confidence an excellent kind of issues that are no longer authentic. the actual question is "How lots heresy are you able to belive in and nonetheless be a Christian"? in case you suspect in Evolution, yet regard Jesus as your salvatino, redeemer, healer and coming king, are you destined for hell? in case you suspect heaven is on Pluto, yet placed all your faith for salvation in Jesus, are you headed for limitless torment? Having some information incorrect would not make you a non Christian. A failure to place your faith in Jesus Christ does that.
2016-11-14 17:38:56 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no problem believing that evolution is fact and the big bang theory is correct.
The questions is Can you explain where the first particles, that eventually lead to the universe or human life, originated without including GOD or some greater being?
2007-09-17 11:04:50 · answer #7 · answered by c505ber 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I am one a catholic Christian for many many years now, and I know in my own heart that we did evolve, I have believed in evolution all my life, and I still believe in Christ but I know that is not where it all started, I also question the validity of the bible in much of it's contents, because I believe only a FOOL would believe in it totally as factual evidence. peace be with you.
2007-09-17 11:10:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is it enough to say that I accept Evolution as a possibility?
Yes, I'm a Christian, and I believe Evolution is a possibility.
Now, can we find ten atheists who might accept the possibility of a Creator?
Didn't think so....
So, who is more "open minded" here??
Uh huh...
;-D
2007-09-17 11:21:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It never says "how" God created life and Earth, it just says that he does. How should I know whether he created life by pushing Evolution, or that his "seven days" were seven billions years. I can't assume anything, so I'm up for any theories out there.
Anyone who tries to get inside God's mind and way of thinking usually ends up mor cunfused than they were before.
2007-09-17 11:02:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋