Have you read the Wikipedia article: Objections to Evolution?

Question

It's very interesting from whichever side of the fence you are on.

I would recommend the article section called "Objections to evolution's scientific acceptance" but really, the whole things is quite good.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_evolution

Have you read it and what are your thoughts on the article? (not on Wikipedia as a whole)

Answer 1

Have you read the Wikipedia article: Objections to Evolution?
It's very interesting from whichever side of the fence you are on.

Yes, I have read it. I would say that it is an accurate accounting of the arguments in which the religious use in their arguments against evolution and atheism. I don't agree that it is interesting, however. I have heard them all before and every single one of these weak, deceitful arguments have been soundly refuted by reputable philosophers and scientists. The problem with people who argue in the favor of religion is that they argue from a weak standpoint. Their arguments are not backed by fact, but emotion. They try to play on that because it is their only strength. From years of teaching the Bible, they know that if you repeat something enough times people will begin to believe it, so they stick to repetition of these inaccurate points in an attempt to persuade the less intelligent to the side of religion. Intelligent, informed, critically thinking people clearly see this for what it is, religious propaganda trying to disguise itself as scientific fact. This is why we must promote education at all cost. If we don't, religion gains a better foothold and we return to the Dark Ages. If you think I am joking, look at any country in the world where the government isn't secular, but based on theism. For example, look at the atrocities committed against citizens of countries where Islam holds supreme power. Have you heard of sharia law? Religion and it's followers sicken me, but I assume you can deduct that from my answer.

Answer 2

Most important part. "For example, in common usage theories such as "the Earth revolves around the Sun" and "objects fall due to gravity" may be referred to as "facts", even though they are purely theoretical. From a scientific standpoint, therefore, the theory of evolution may be called a "fact" for the same reason that gravity can: under the technical definition, this applies to the observed process of evolution occurring whenever a population of organisms genetically changes over time, whereas under the colloquial definition, this applies to evolutionary theory's well-established nature. Thus, evolution is widely considered both a theory and a fact by scientists."

Answer 3

Nothing new there. I find the arguments very weak and refutable. And some of the arguments have nothing to do with whether evolution is true or not (evolution leading to immorality was one of the issues listed there....whether that is true or not has no bearing on the validity of evolution as a scientific theory)

Answer 4

The objection takes a common tact that you can see here every day. Redefine the opponent and their point of view then tear it down.

I see all manner of notions ideas and beliefs attributed to atheists by people who will then use those notions ideas and beliefs as an argument against atheism. When in reality the word has a single simple meaning that is essentially religious neutrality. The word says nothing about what someone is only what they are not.

Answer 5

I don't have an interest in Evolution since I was lied to in grammar school. They taught monkey kin as fact..made me so mad when I found out I had been lied to as a kid...how could they do that and get away with it and are still doing it and getting away with it...Just the facts should be taught,,not theories....
I don't really read a lot of Wikipedia...I have found grave errors on what a Christian is or believes on there. After all, any one can write any thing they please and as you know if you saw the news last night, any one can come along and edit it...so I stick to websites I trust....

Just wanted to state my opinion...didn't mean to hijack your subject....

Answer 6

I think the only, and the most powerful objection to Evolution is found on page one of the Holy Bible, written by God: "In the beginning, God created the Heavens and Earth." This proves 100% that Evolution is false.

Answer 7

I read this before. It seems that if Wikipedia doesn't agree with certain people in here, then somehow they're (Wikipedia) "wrong". Go figure.

Answer 8

Wow. That's great....

I think whenever someone now asks a question to "prove evolution" that link should be posted.

Answer 9

i didn't read the whole thing, looks like a decent introduction though.

Answer 10

Wiki....very scientific..you know anyone can write an article, right?