I'm not going to argue evolution, but where is the science that proves God didn't do it that way?

Question

I know there is no 2+2=God, there also is no 2+2=No God. Where is the proof that God didn't create the earth the way scientists have proven? Where is that "proof?" And why can't anybody give me a straight answer.

"Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. " The book of Genesis gives basic idea's of what happend, but there is no step by step guide to what exactly he did, and what exactly happend. Its not like anybody was there to see it.

Answer 1

Evolution is also scientific with only difference that the known science is not adequate enough to explain it.

Answer 2

If Genesis is True (in every sense of the word) for you, then God created the world, probably in six days.

If you look at the natural world (and it is an amazing and beautiful thing, whether or not God created it), there are lots of hints that it is quite a lot older than 6000 years or so. It's difficult to summarise it here, but to take just one example.

The Grand Canyon is a mile high/deep. That's about 6000 feet. It looks as though it was formed by water eroding the rocks, so they would have had to erode them at about a foot a year. That doesn't seem to be happening.

Whatever you think of that particular argument, there are many others, all pointing to a much older earth, millions of years in fact.

There's an old principle, called Occam's Razor, which says that the simplest explanation is always the best. By having a very old earth, a VAST number of observations fall into place. Yes of course God could have created the world as it is, with fossils and all that, but if that is so, one is for ever making excuses why the earth is young, even though the fossils seem to say it is old.

So the 'best', and simplest, explanation is to assume the world is in fact very old. It is 'only a theory', but it's a very good theory, much 'better' in the scientific sense than the theory that God created it 6000 years ago. In fact there is only one piece of evidence of a young earth - the book of Genesis, and the evidence cannot be 'tested' in any scientific way to see if it is false.

There is no proof that God did not create the world 6000 years ago, but no (scientific) evidence that he did.

Answer 3

First off, the scientists don't have the proof to back evolution any more than creation. If they did the question would already be resolved. Evolution is still theory, and has grabbed the attention of the world due to a lot of people who choose not to accept the idea of creation by faith. People want hard evidence, and that is not what faith is built on.

Hebrews 11:1-3 says;
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.

It comes down to trusting in a God one cannot see with the eyes. He will provide the evidence necessary to the believer's heart as they submit to his will. Unfortunately people want the evidence up front.

Answer 4

There are scientists who are working on projects that do support the view of Intelligent Design. I am reading a book that answers questions about this and tells of things that do support creationism/Bible. It is called, "The New ANSWERS Book". It is edited by Ken Ham. It is very interesting and not too hard to understand when they get technical. I am going to read a book called, "The Language of God", by Francis Collins, who is head of The Human Genome Project. He works on DNA. There are reputable scientists who do find Biblical faith and science can exist in harmony.

These are just two books, there are many more. Sometimes you don't hear as much about these books is because they aren't spoken of as much in the regular media and they don't always have the big funding that gets obvious attention.

I hope you will pursue your curiosity. Right now neither creation nor evolution can be reproduced in a laboratory, which is the basis for absolute proof. Right now evolution and creation beliefs are a matter of faith not absolute proof.

For me, personally, I have experienced the love of God and much help from Jesus Christ. It has saved my life, quite literally. I never had any real love until I met Jesus. I've studied the Bible and read it many times. So far the Word and my experiences are in harmony for my life.

Answer 5

i agree with you. the book of Genisis seems to be put together from at least two different sources. there are two 'accounts' of creation. we have to understand that these were written by humans, who never had the scientific knowledge we have. the original account you quote gives no indication of time or process. i find it just as easy to believe in some sort of deity as in the lack of one. if God has existed forever, why would he/she work for 6 literal days, then rest? it is only the way humans have interpreted the Bible which make it seem stupid. also, what we see in Nature does seem to go against what We consider a loving God would do. just because we think a certain way, doesn't mean too much, because we see such a narrow picture.

Answer 6

There is a fundamental question to your question if you are asking about a proof, where is the proof that God existed?! If God created Evolution which is the basic theory against creation then they would have said in holy books that God created this unicellular organism and this cell then evolved then an animal evolved out of it then it became a human., all blessed by the power of the almighty, that would make sense.
All the holy books say that God says be and then it will be there for you on a golden plate.

Edit: Your thumbs down is just a great proof of your open mindedness and accepting others opinions. You need a lesson in manners and certainly more knowledge.

Answer 7

Well, what's believed to have happened was there was a huge story in place of our solar system. It supernova ed and the remains stared to swirl. Then the sun, 8 planets, dwarf planet and asteroid belt (Which if not for Jupiter's gravity would have been another planet) was formed. That's the science way.
And the thing is, that NOTHING in life in 100%. So it's impossible to prove God exists unless he spells it out it the northern lights.

Answer 8

I am glad that someone recognizes that religion and evolution are not mutually exclusive.

Also, some people seem to really like reading Genesis completely literally. You just can't do that. It was written so long ago that we must take into account the period in history and how that could contribute to the book of Genesis.

Perhaps God choose evolution as a way to further perfect the beautiful world He created.

Answer 9

The burden of proof lies on those who make the claim, not on those who deny the claim.

Suppose little Billy points to thin air next to him and says, "Mom, that's my friend Joey over there.". Naturally Billy's mom can't see Joey and therefore doesn't believe Joey exists. There's absolutely no evidence of Joey that Billy's mom can see. Billy gets upset at his mom for not believing Joey exists and demands that his mom prove that Joey doesn't exist. How can Billy's mom prove Joey doesn't exist? She has no evidence and no way to collect evidence. Billy is the one who claims to see Joey. Billy needs to prove that Joey exists, not his mother.

Creationism can't be proven if the existence of the god that is claimed to have created life can't be proven.

Answer 10

You sound like you have a problem with scientist and science. I think your problem is really with those who misuse science to try to prove that God doesn't exist.

I tend to agree with you. I don't think the six day was six 24-hour periods. I wouldn't suggest we evolved from monkeys but we know primitive man existed and we know the concept of evolution exist. God could have used it to create the universe.

Answer 11

Well, have you seen nature in action? It is often rather brutal. Of all the species that ever lived, 99% is extinct. Using natural selection to arrive at mankind must be the cruelest method of creation. Of course, I do recall he made Adam from clay and Eve from a rib, so that doesn't exactly stroke.