"Evolutionists", can we agree on this?

Question

Note: The term "evolutionist" here only applies to those who accept evolution as a fact and theory.

Last I checked the percentage of Americans who don't 'believe' in evolution is 52%. Can we agree that most, if not all, of them don't 'believe' in something that doesn't even exist in the scientific community? They disagree with a definition of evolution that they themselves make up, or comes about from a misconception that is circulating or from a lie. If they understood what evolution really was, chances are they wouldn't reject it.

"Evolution is random chance!"
"Evolution says humans come from monkeys!"
And so on... They reject a definition that doesn't even fit what they're supposed to be rejecting.

againstwindandtide, I believe it's just statistics. E.g., 85% of Americans are Christians.

bill, you are correct on two things: No fact is 100% correct and a theory is not a fact. However, something can be a theory that is so strongly evidenced that it is also a fact. Such as the theory of gravity is a fact.

Answer 1

Like I have said before - Ignorance and Scientific Illiteracy is probably one of the greatest threats to this nation.

By having such well funded groups organizing and continuously working to replace biology classes with mythology we are destroying the quality of American education.

We will not be able to effectively compete in a global economy and the high Tech jobs will go over seas.

We will be reduced a third world country unless we can wake up that 52% and get them to understand the real risk and the true agenda of the Religious right and their neo-cons that wish to destroy public education in order to justify the privatization of it and placing education back in the hands of the churches.

Answer 2

Many people reject the theory of evolution for one main reason: it's considered a threat to Christianity. Many feel the way we were created was just *poof* and there you are, when in the Bible, it clearly states that man was made "from the dust". It never said instantly. It could very well have been over years, who knows? Do I believe in the theory of evolution? Either way, I could care less, I'm here now, and whether I was a monkey or a magic trick, it's not going to change what I am.

Answer 3

Evolution is a theory so anyone who states it is 100% truth and accurate is fooling themselves. It is the leading proof what our history, but is still subject to changes. In fact, a change to evolutionary theory just happened about a month ago.

The idea is present but the details are sketchy. We work with what we can. It's not exactly like our remains of ancestors are kicking around in plain sight. I know Creationist use this as proof that evolution is wrong but it hardly proves creationism right. If anything, it merely means people really don't look for answers.

We are still looking - theory isn't fact, but nor is it wrong. Idea's are the start, research will strengthen or eventually destroy the argument at hand but, in my opinion, it is the one that makes the most sense and, in a universe that uses logic, that always has to be the right trail

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I think so many people reject evolution because creationist ideas make them feel better and makes life seem more meaningful. When it comes to these types of existential beliefs, most people are looking to believe something that makes them feel good, not something that is supported by science.

Answer 6

Stephen Weinberg made an interesting point. He said that many people who claim to reject evolution tend to warm to the idea if you discuss it with them in a non-threatening way.

Answer 7

That's a pretty accurate assessment.

Here are some great sites with common misconceptions about evolution, if anyone is willing to listen:

http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-misconceptions.html
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?articleID=000D4FEC-7D5B-1D07-8E49809EC588EEDF
http://notjustatheory.com/

And it's a shame so many people put evolution questions in the Religion section and not the biology section where it belongs.

You can be religious and trust science. They are not mutually exclusive.

Answer 8

Exactly! Every time I see somebody trying to argue against evolution, they have completely misinterpreted what it actually is. They are so bound and determined to reject it, that they won't even pay enough attention to figure out what it actually is they're denying. It makes plenty of sense, they just won't look to see. It's very sad that so much of the populace is so closed-minded they won't even consider a different viewpoint. :(

Answer 9

I'm not American, but surely this is an educational issue,
the ignorance of those who reject the facts is indeed frightening,
mostly if they get into positions of power.

Answer 10

No they wouldnt, they have fabricated those easy descriptions in their minds to simply debunk a good scientific principle and hold on to their idea of where man came from