May 16, 2008 02:18PM GMT
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Religion - Other
Since Darwinian Evolution is a historical theory, not an operational science. Would you consider Darwinian Evolution to be a religious cult?
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Answered God used Evolution to create the world, but got confused when he wrote the bible
hmm...no "other" eh?
Evolution is not a religion at all and for MILLIONS of people doesn't conflict with their faith, Christian or otherwise.
Of course, they aren't real Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews or whatever, are they? -
Answered No, Darwinian Evolution is fact.
a cult by definition is a religious sect considered to be extremist or false with a leader who lives in an unconvential manner,uses psychological coercion to recruit members,forms an elitist society,has a self appointed leader who considers himself messianic,and it solicites funds to benefit the leader. so no evolution is not a cult. it is science. -
Answered No, Darwinian Evolution is fact.
Evolution is a scientific theory. It is a theory in the same sense that gravity is a theory. Evolution is a theory in the same sense that a sun-centered solar system is a theory.
The Earth goes around the sun. I believe that theory is true because there is much evidence to support that theory. I believe in evolution for the same reason. There is much evidence to support it . . . and really nothing that disproves it. -
A scientific theory is more than just speculation. A scientific theory is supported by plenty of evidence. Just as importantly, in order for an idea to be a scientific theory, no evidence has been found to contradict it.
The theory of gravity, for example, is supported by much evidence, and no convincing evidence has yet been found to contradict it.
Here is a short quote from Wikipedia that helps explain what scientific theory is:
"In everyday language a theory means a hunch or speculation. Not so in science. In science, the word theory refers to a comprehensive explanation of an important feature of nature that is supported by many facts gathered over time " -
Wikipedia isn't a recognized source for college papers. While we are not college here, we try to stay away from Wiki. The question just needs to remain, what evidence exists for any one species evolving into another? An example of any one species will do.
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Gosh, I didn't realize I was writing a paper.
Many of the sources posted in response to this poll certainly would not qualify as legitimate, peer-reviewed sources (in legitimate institutions of higher learning). . . . especially all the creationists notions . . .
What do you mean the question needs to remain?
As I explained in another post. It's relatively easy to see, in the fossil record, the evolution of extinct species.
And what is your definition of a species? Is the delineation between species defined by the inability to interbreed and create progeny?
When you are dealing with extinct species, it's not easy to prove that they cannot interbreed . . . given the fact that that no live specimens exist.
The evolution of the horse is an interesting example.
http://chem.tufts.edu/science...
55 millions years ago, they were the size of dogs and had toes. And their evolution can be easily traced by fossil remains.
I think it's very likely that this progenitor of the modern horse is a separate species. But we'll never know if the modern horse and that horse could interbreed. There aren't any more of the Orohippus left -
And there are big dogs and small dogs. And there are remains of very tall people and there are very small people. There are tons of web sites about the fallacy of "horse evolution". But if you are not going to respect the opinion of a creationist, there is no point in looking them up. I imagine you would have hee hawed a few centries ago that the earth was round.
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I've noticed a preponderance of crazy Creationist nonsense on the web.
But just because there are "tons" of such websites, that does not mean they are credible.
As far as the opinions of creationists are concerned, I respect the fact that they have their opinions . . . but at the same time I realize the great preponderance of LEGITIMATE evidence shows that their opinions are wrong.
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Update:
Hey Terry~NObrain~
I think it's funny that you cite a cartoon as evidence for creationism. You creationists are scraping the bottom of the barrel when it comes to "evidence" for your notions, aren't you?
. . . so now we have to add "American Dad" to the growing pool of evidence for creationism . . .
Ha ha!
Why does that NOT surprise me? -
Your 'comprehensive explanation' is nothing but lies that have been fabricated in an attempt to deny the existence of God Almighty. You'd rather believe the most preposterous lie or 'comprehensive explanation' that man can immagine and make up rather than accept a holy God who you must be accountable to. Evolution is a lie that comes directly from the pits of hell and your fether, Lucifer himself.
How did all the different life forms around you come into existence? Did it just all happen by accident? There's plant life, human life, animal life, fish, birds, insects; and you expect me to believe all this life came from water running over a rock?!! Where did the water and the rock come from? Where did matter and energy come from? -
whoa!!!!!!!!!! evolution does not say anything about god! it is not denying anything. seperate your belief from science. lucifer and evolution are one? where does that come from? there is a life creating force in this universe but we have no concept of what it is or what it does or doesn't do. why is it so hard to think about life beginng as germs and bacteria? a human egg is just 23 chromosomes until 23 are added from sperm it then divides and grows and the genetic coded embedded gradually change and begin to look human. if you look at the embryo's of other species at some point they all resemble each other. if humans can grow from a germ,the egg,then why is it impossible to believe that other forms of life began that way millions of years ago?religion only gives you a story of a possibility to try to understand that which primitive people attempted to explain what they could not.
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The 'life creating force' you speak of but seem to know nothing about is God Almiughty. He is the source of all energy. He is the source of all matter. He designed everything perfectly, spoke it into existance, and created all laws concerning His creation. "And God saw EVERY thing that He had made, and, behold, it was very good." . Gen. 1:31.
The mythology of evolution was concocted by atheists for atheists who refused to accept a holy God who they would be accountable to and had to come up with some explanation other than God to justify their position. Denial of truth and replacing it with a lie is not science. It is a Satanic religion to replace God. -
sorry that doesn't fly! think about this...why would a god give you the ability to think and figure out where you came from and be able to draw these conclusions if he/she didn't want you toknow? evolution has nothing to do with god so you need to stop trying to drag religion into it. you don't know what the life force of creation is you only assume to know based on what you were taught by a religion. you nor anyone else cannot perceive the mind of a god because you have no concept on which to rely. it is a mystery that our minds cannot understand much as the brain doesnot understand itself.
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God gave us intelligence so HE could have fellowship with us; HE did not intend for us to use our intelligence to devise ways to deny HIM.
Eveloution has nothing to do with God except to try to deny HIS existence.
YOU cannot perceive the mind of God because you have a carnal mind that cannot understand spiritual things. I have the Holy Spirit dwelling in me who enables me to understand spiritual things. That is why I have the ability to see that evolution is not science, it is a pathetic mythology for the purpose of denying God. -
4pack Bob every other creationist out there = the willfully deluded
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So I am "lost forever."
Well, you can have your opinions.
As far as the hereafter is concererned, my fate is up to God,.
It is certainly not up to you, 4pack. How do you know you won't be condemned?
I think you sould be more concerned about your own soul. God and I will be concerned with mine. -
raves +4
Answered Yes, It is a religious cult
The masses are worshipping a dead man that still in the grave!