Polls in America show that the majority believes in creation, and many more want it taught. Less than 10% are confirmed evolutionists, yet they seemingly control education...what is the reason for this??
2007-12-01 04:25:51 · 23 answers · asked by Eartha Q 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Darwinists do not allow other theories to be taught or the evidence against Darwinism to be presented. They hold a monopoly within the biological sciences, and they understand that to keep their privileged position, they must toe the party line. Anyone who raises a criticism is vilified and drummed out of academia.
The biggest problem with Darwinism is that it is unfalsifiable. This means that no conceivable evidence could count against the theory. Any and every bit of fossil evidence confirms it. However, this means Darwinism doesn't contribute any new or useful knowledge.
One of the answerers said that our success in breeding new breeds or strains of animals and plants supports the theory of evolution. However, breeding relies on the skill of intelligent designers. It is not a chance process at all.
In addition, breeding does not create new species, but only variations within a species, e.g., a different breed of dog. When we breed a new animal, such as a mule, the animal cannot reproduce new mules.
Michael Behe has pointed out that the complex microscopic machines within cells have irreducible complexity. They have multiple parts working in special structures, and none of these parts would have any function in itself.
The alternative to Darwinism is not creationism, which is not a scientific theory. It is intelligent design, which uses empirical tests to assess the probability of chance events. For example, the libraries of DNA information in cells could not have been assembled by chance physical processes.
The Darwinist monopolists have great faith in their religion that claims life is a meaningless accident. What surprises me is that they are allowed to teach their religion in the public schools.
Cheers,
Bruce
2007-12-01 06:44:10 · answer #1 · answered by Bruce 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
do you recognize what "concept" capacity in a scientific context? No you do not. Conspiracy concept isn't a scientific concept, not something truly technological awareness, merely paranoia. it rather is why Evolution is in college, on account it rather is a technological awareness and is supported by a brilliant physique of information. faith although can not learn in faculties, public faculties besides. faith isn't actuality, yet greater fact, however the function of colleges is to not carry forth fact, yet data, technological awareness, math, etc. study now please you Creationist: A concept is a scientific clarification of an suggested phenomenon. in contrast to rules, theories truly clarify why issues are the way they're. Theories are what technological awareness is for. If, then, a concept is a scientific clarification of a organic phenomena, ask your self this: "What area of that definition excludes a concept from being a actuality?" the respond isn't something! there is no reason a concept can not be an truly actuality besides.
2016-10-10 00:18:11 · answer #2 · answered by jacobson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe this is based on the "separation of church and state" that so many are afraid of. I was fortunate when I was in school. The Biology teacher wouldn't teach evolution. And I was able to teach in a Christian school, so I taught the truth of creation.
2007-12-01 08:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by RB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless you care to quote the polls, I'd take your figures to be way off. It's much nearer 50/50
See the summary of a Harris poll, below.
You can only get near your 10% if you exclude all those with a belief in God who also believe evolution has taken place...
Second URL, below.
But then... Belief in evolution is more common the higher the level of education, according to the second site:
and you wrote:
"Why does evolution taught to the exclusion of all other theory's?"
2007-12-01 04:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by Pedestal 42 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It doesn't matter if they want creation to be taught in schools, the Constitution doesn't allow. If they taught the Jewish/Christian story of Creation, they would have to teach the Egyptian, the Scientologist, the Hindu and all other stories of creation, also. Sorry, but learning is based on fact. Creation is not scientific. We are taught the stories in HISTORY, but in science, we stick to what's proven.
Besides, Creation is not a theory. It's a hypothesis. And a nonsensical one at that.
2007-12-01 04:42:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
The scientific theory of Evolution is based upon the tennets of science. By legal definition, for a theory to qualify as scientific, it is expected to be:
1. Consistent
2. Parsimonious (sparing in its proposed entities or explanations)
3. Useful (describes and explains observed phenomena, and can be used predictively)
4. Empirically testable and falsifiable
5. Based on multiple observations, often in the form of controlled, repeated experiments
6. Correctable and dynamic (modified in the light of observations that do not support it)
7. Progressive (refines previous theories)
8. Provisional or tentative (is open to experimental checking, and does not assert certainty)
Does creationism meet these criteria? If it doesn't, then it is not science or scientific theory and does not belong in science classrooms.
2007-12-01 04:37:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Is there a link you can provide for this alleged poll? Because frankly, I'd have to see it to believe it. If you can't provide a link, many people, including myself, are going to find it hard to believe you.
Firstly, evolution is science. Secondly, creationism is pseudo-science--meaning it has no legitimate scientific basis. Thirdly, there is no room in classrooms for pseudo-sciences. The best creationists can realistically hope for is to get it taught in a mythology and folklore class.
2007-12-01 09:16:50 · answer #7 · answered by Bookworm 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The reason why evolution is taught instead of creationism is because of separation of church and state. Public schools are funded by the state, and therefore, must exclude religion from the curriculum.
Also, public schools advocate for the search of knowledge, and while evolution can be proven or disproved, creationism can not.
2007-12-01 04:36:39 · answer #8 · answered by platinum_j63 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Because evolution is a lie, and people would rather believe a lie than to seek the truth. God created this world and everything in it, and it exists by His Word alone. A person can choose not to believe this and even try to disprove it, but it won't change what God did. God bless you!!!
2007-12-01 09:08:47 · answer #9 · answered by Virginia B (John 16:33) 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Science is a meritocracy, not a democracy. Those ideas that can be proven get taught; popular opinion has nothing to do with it. The polls only show how ignorant the American public is. If you want your children to be taught superstition and myth instead of science, send them to a Christian school.
2007-12-01 04:33:49 · answer #10 · answered by injanier 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋