Creationists believe that something, be it personal or impersonal, caused this universe to suddenly exist, as we experience it today...
Scientists study fossil evidence, along with data that can hold up in a court of law, without any reasonable doubt...
The theory of evolution, is just a fancy word for change...and everything does change, doesn't it?
Why can't both concepts be true, and valid?
2007-10-21 18:15:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Here's a quote from Astrophysicist, Stephen Hawking:
Humans are just an advanced breed of monkey, on a minor planet, of a very average star, but we can understand the universe. That makes us something very special!...
2007-10-21 19:05:09 · update #1
Well, because they simply can't. They each say and imply two completely different views of the world.
Also, Creationism and Religion are not the same thing. A religion is an organization of beliefs, Creationism is that same organization of beliefs dressed up to look like science.
Creationism and Science look at things differently, and it changes their whole view of the world. Creationist have a pre-determined set of beliefs, and look for things in science to prove what they believe. This is not how science works. Science, on the other hand, looks at the evidence first, then draws conclusions.
it's a little difficult to adequately enplane on a forum.
2007-10-21 19:17:23 · answer #1 · answered by Martin S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The two schools of thought discussed here are diametrically opposed and mutually exclusive for the most part. The only reconciliation I can see is the point that Creationists maintain that the Universe came into existence instantaneously at some point, and Science has the big-bang theory. From that point outward, the two schools of thought cannot co-exist.
I will not attempt to persuade any sternly religious persons with an argument against creationism. I simply believe that one cannot take any religious doctrine at 100% face value. There is the matter of interpretation to consider. In these constructs, there is inherently a measure of debate that can be applied. Even scholars of the beliefs themselves often disagree over interpretation.
Similarly, scholars of science will often haggle over details concerning scientific data.
My personal amalgam is one that, while simplistic, is a point that many could accept.
God set forth the factors that caused the big-bang to occur wherein the evolution of the universe was initiated.
Now I understand that this is a very simple statement of the situation, but I think it is at least a point from which we can begin to discuss the finer points.
After all, the Universe isn't in conflict with itself. We're the ones with the issues.
2007-10-21 19:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by Gee Whizdom™ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are more right then you know.
Evolutionist constantly tell me they are not about discussing how the universe was created. Evolutionists don't speculate about how life began. I
Instead they are restricted to how life forms adapt in the environment.
Creationists say God is the cause for the creation of living creatures and plants perfectly and entirely without any form of transition. Before any transition or adaption takes place.
The scientific evidence confirms this reality. The lack of transitional fossils in which even a "trial and error" period of one life form transitioning upwards and more complex in a short period of time is nonexistent. That is because such a process does not take place. Instead a creative act of God is the cause for an entirely new species to come into existence.
Therefore both concepts are true. This is how I see creationism and evolution complimenting each other. The religious and the science data confirm this.
2007-10-21 19:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Remus 54 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a great old movie out called "Inherit the Wind." (Yes I know it was a book and play too.) The movie is about 40 years old and is based on an incident 80 years old. It still offers the big creationist/evolution debate.
In 80 years, one side has not succeeded. People are still pigheaded about what they believe.
I've always felt that religion's job is to fill in the holes that science can't answer. Many others belief the same. Still people have trouble accepting that answer may not be the right answer.
2007-10-21 18:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by tom w 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
get along, yes....we can all do that. But agree with each other is so much more difficult because we have all been raised differently and some of us have been told that a book or person is all we need to believe. Take the Koran, for instance. Everything in it is the truth to all believers....nobody can change it and nobody can challenge it...no scientist, doctor or anyone outside can challenge it. They believe it to be the solid truth and it is never questioned.
2007-10-21 18:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by ~MEEEOW~ 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You seem to have drastically changed your tone in the past few weeks.
Many Christians, including myself, believe in evolution. Orthodox teaching would state that the Bible cannot replace science, and science, the bible; that teaching allows for both the belief in divine creation and evolution.
2007-10-22 16:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by Content is another word for lazy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they are, and you're right.
"Climb the Highest Mountain," Mark Prophet, approaches the question in that way.
Something doesn't come of nothing. Something had therefore to eternally exist, for somethings to be. That something seems fairly intelligent, as our universe is so balanced to one part in trillions of possibilities, almost all of the other possibilities being unable to support life.
Http://www.divinecosmos.com is a related site which tries to find Spirit and Matter, etc., One. "The Reincarnation of Edgar Cayce?", Free and Wilcock, is an associated and interesting book.
Http://www.tiller.org is Dr. William Tiller's site, which also has "Psychoenergetic Science." His work shows significant effects of human intention.
"The Field," Lynne McTaggart, is a great popularization of current biophysics, and how man's soul and energies interact.
"Extraordinary Knowing," Dr. Elizabeth Mayer's expert use of her statistical training to evaluate e.g. Dr. Robert Jahn's Princeton PEAR work, is very readable
"The Big Book of Near-Death Experiences," Atwater, also http://www.iands.org are good examples of data which indicate God is Omnipresent, and also permitting much exercise of ability to make choice.
"Light Is a Living Spirit," Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov, and http://www.coasttocoastam.com radio have good insights/guests about this topic.
"The Master of Lucid Dreams," psychiatrist Olga Kharitidi's book, and "Watch Your Dreams," Ann Ree Colton, indicate how dreams are somewhat closer to Deity, particularly if we ask.
"Expecting Adam," Martha Beck, is an amazing, funny, and warm story about miraculous events in a Harvard Ph.D.'s life as she prepared to give birth to her son Adam. Very worthwhile.
regards,
j.
2007-10-21 18:36:39 · answer #7 · answered by j153e 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Excellent question. It would be nice if everyone's opinion counted. Unfortunately each group will shout their concept to the world and each side is drowned out. It is like comparing question and answers in Yahoo! Answers - People go through answers and mark thumbs down because they don't agree with it. I wish that could be changed. Obviously obnoxious answers deserve the thumbs down, but not every opinion the rater does not like. I digressed from your question to show you the idiotic nature of opposite ends of each situation.
2007-10-21 18:24:56 · answer #8 · answered by nean 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sure they can. Those who need mommy-daddy in the sky to manage things for them will alaways believe in the big manager, no matter what the evidence. For them it is always creation and nothing else.
2007-10-21 18:41:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Almost no scientist says "God can not have been the cause of all of this". Many xians say "scientists are wrong, the bible is right"
So pick your audience.
2007-10-21 18:38:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋