Why is it that creationists are always attacking evolution?

Question

I have never heard a evolutionist attack creationism, they just show evidence for their theory. Why do creationists never show any evidence for their theory, just spend there time trying to pick holes in evolution?

Answer 1

They get paid by the Flying Spagetti Monster for doing that.

Answer 2

The only reason I began addressing evolution here to begin with was because all the questions from atheists attacking creation. At that time I believed evolution to be true for the most part. I did however believe at that time that God began the process since DNA does not emerge from inorganic material, even amino acids and peptides. Now, after much review and study of what I was taught about evolution and after having evaluated the evidence presented against it, I have come to the conclusion that it is simply not true. Although there is variety within species, there is no evidence that one species evolved into another by natural selection or any other mechanism. Now, I am a creationist.

There is evidence to support Creation including:

-Polonium halos.
-The failure of amino acids to bond in a sterile environment to form DNA. "It takes DNA to make DNA".
-Entropy.
-Statistics and Mathematical probability analysis.

Macro evolution as presented is unproven at best yet presented as fact. This, to put it politely, is intellectually dishonest. Why would anyone begin with the assumption that there is no Creator? Do we begin any inquiry with a negative statement? How far would we have gotten scientifically with negative presumptions? If ToE were true there would be no holes to pick in it. Besides, that is what scientists do, pick holes in theories to see if they stand up.

Also, what 'No1home' said.

Answer 3

If you've never heard an evolutionist attack creationism, then you've never really heard any of the debate. As far as "evidence" is concerned - we all have the same evidences - the same earth, the same fossil layers, the same animals and plants, the same stars—the facts are all the same. The difference is in how these are interpreted - but why confuse the issue with facts?

Answer 4

You weren't living in the 1960's were you? The evolutionists and the secular humanist attacked Christianity with the wave of the devil. After 1948, the devil and his works started showing up everywhere. Evolutionists lied so many times about Pilt Down Man, Nebraska Man and Lucy, plus others. Doing everything they could to find that new information specie. Something that evolved different from God's original creation. It is man's demons that create these beasts, monsters and devils, not God. We've started it back up once again. So far we have an ear of man growing on the back of a mouse. God destroyed the people before Noah's flood because of this and God will destroy this evil off of the earth again. "Woe to the earth because the devil has come down to you."

What "new information" evidence do the evolutionists have, my friend?

Answer 5

Because there is no real evidence that cannot be refuted, there is no battle except in the minds of the Creationists who call their noise making a 'genuine controversy'. Somehow they think that the God of the Gaps will fill any hole they can find in evolution. They are trying to create the illusion of a controversy where there is none so all they can do is to pick fights. If they kept it in their churches and out of everyone's faces, no one would care in the least what they ever say.

Answer 6

Creationism is seen as a threat by certain believers who take a rather narrow view of religion. Of course, evolution contradicts the literal understanding of Genesis, but there's more to it than that. The idea of evolution also seems to take away some of God's action in the making of man. If someone's religion depends on a God that is seen as intervening in the Universe in spectacular ways, the notion of evolution will weaken such a God and will make the believer uncomfortable (or sometimes outright hostile).
I would suggest that there is a confusion between the exoteric and the esoteric that is being expressed by such a view of religion. Mainly, God is expected to be a very tangible presence that reassures the believer, rather than a transcending reality which reveals itself partially and leaves uncomfortable doubt behind every step of the way. The fundamentalist God is not that different from notions such as Zeus, a very present fatherly figures whose actions are conceived as facts, on the same level as the actions of any being we are familiar with. Thus, it is a very antropomorphic God.
To me, this misses the point of what a transcending reality is supposed to be. I have no use for that kind of God. I might as well worship forest spirit or other imaginary entities. To me, spirituality is about the subtle and the unfathomable. Therefore, ideas about the physical world, such as evolution, have little bearing on the metaphysical questions posed by such ideas. We are talking here about two entirelly different planes of existence. I don't think it can be otherwise once one accepts to explore the world honestly, and develops a certain sophistication of thought.
Atheism, of course, is another possible answer.

Answer 7

Many of them think that evolution itself is an attack on creationism- which I can't understand. Evolution doesn't state that creationism is false. It explains what we know. It states what the facts are and offers possible and probable explanations. Evolution doesn't claim that there is no creator/God. Science does not state that a creator/God doesn't exist, can't exist, can in no way be responsible for that which exists, etc... Science doesn't work that way. It doesn't attempt to prove negatives.

But, yes, people from both "sides" are guilty of fighting.


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Hi, vim. Yes, that's true. But many creationists still attack. Like I said, people from both "sides" are guilty of fighting. Anyone is free to believe what they want. Problem is that so many people try to force their views on others.

Yes, I know what you mean about those who think the world is 6,000 yrs. old. Those folks are "literal creationists"- the people who think that God created the world in six 24 hr. days, the people who think that everything "popped" into existence as soon as God said, "Let there be_____," the people who think that God forming us from the earth means that humans couldn't have possibly been anything else during the process (which is strange considering that so many of these people view God as the "Master Potter" and other such titles), and so on.... I don't understand such people, because they are imposing limits on the very same God who they claim "through Him, all things are possible." In other words, they are saying that, "through God, all things are possible EXCEPT evolution." STRANGE! I've never understood this thinking. Wouldn't it make so much more sense for them to, according to their very own beliefs, view evolution as art (or rather the explanation of art) which was created by (and is continually being created by) the Perfect Artist?

[Oh, and thanks for the apology. I've been grumpy with people, too, so I understand. We all have our moments.]

Answer 8

I can say that, yes, evolutionists attack creationism. i don't know if it that has to do with where you live *Germany* but here if you so much as mention your beliefs *creationism if you would like to call it so* they go hitting on the subject and try to change your mind. i defend my beliefs and they end up with nothing left to say. sure, it takes faith to believe in god, but evolution takes just the same. there are so many 'proofs' against it as there are also many 'proofs' for it. also, since they've started advertising evolution in schools and to the public, suicide and crime rates have raised; to no surprise, i would too if i didn't have anything to live for, or to look forward to after this life anyway. as a christian i really find it sad to see the world fading to worse, maybe it comes across like were attacking, but really, were only trying to help. and I'm not only talking about Christianity.

Answer 9

I dont know, as I'm not a creationist, but it might have something to do with religion. I know Christians (as well as others) have an obligation to turn others on to the path of the lord- which doesn't include evolution.

And, well, if creationists show proof for said creationism, they'd be denying god in a way.
"Needing to show proof denies faith, and without faith god is nothing." - Douglas Adams, Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy.

Answer 10

Creationists mistakenly believe they're required to reject evolution with a view to be rather committed of their faith. the situation is like this: Metaphysically naturalistic and scientifically realist atheists settle for the data of their senses and attempt to realize a rational end on condition that data. religious creationists settle for the data of their senses and a literal interpretation of Scripture as the two valid and attempt to realize a rational end on condition that data. the clarification creationists do it rather is they don't seem to be keen to doubt the data of the capacity of prayer and the artwork of Christ of their lives, then from that (and that's the obligatory step), they believe in one and literal understanding of Scripture which follows from their religious journey. They reject the thought of, case in point, dissimilar interpretations, allegory or the spirit of the be attentive to God as customary. the way i see it rather is that creationism is anti-Christian. the myth of the abilities means that people who do not use their divine presents are appearing against the will of God. because of the fact the rationality distinctive of human beings is a contemporary, they may well be seen as efficiently committing sin by refusing to apply their reasoning. this could be a slightly harsh judgment of direction, and it may be greater advantageous to assert that they are attempting to delight God in the ideal way plausible. the factor approximately that, however, is that i believe they're afraid that utilising reason will undermine their faith somewhat than advance it. the different project is this. Humility is a vital area of the Christian existence, and that i actual locate it perplexing to make certain that creationism is a greater humble place than believing in evolution.

Answer 11

Creationists have been spoon-fed religion since they got off Pablum. Since they have heard a never-ending saga from the people they respect most, all their lives they find it hard to accept anything else regardless of however logical and scientific it may be.

The fear of "going to hell" in the afterlife is so ingrained in them that they are blinded by this ridiculous concept.