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Sunday, June 12, 2005

Here is my take on the issue...

As promised, I will give some of my thoughts on the whole evolution vs creation issue.

When looking at things from a purly scientific perspective, you have to think about the nature of science. Science isn't biased, it is purely the collection of data (evidence) and the formulation of a conclusion. So, scientists should not start with a conclusion and look for certain evidence and dismiss all evidence that doesn't support thier particular conclusion, that's backwards, and not the way science works. So, creation and evolution scientists are no different. They are looking for the truth and should consider all evidence before formulating a conclusion.

So, then you have to look at all the evidence gathered. There is very little evidence ever found that supports the evolution theory. That theory has more holes than swiss cheese. I mean, okay, say we came from apes, we still have apes on earth today, as well as humans, so where are all the in-between species that are in the process of evolving? We see none of those walking among us today! The missing link is still just that: missing. And there are many other holes in this theory as well. So, because evolution theory has very little evidence supporting it, the only choice the evolutionists have is to try to disprove creation. And, there are a lot of people that have set out to disprove creation, and have become Christians because of all the evidence they found that supports creation.

And there is evidence upon evidence that supports creation. If you look at the way the human body works, for example, it rediculous to think that it came from anything other than intelligent design. Of course we were created, there's no way we could have just been formed like this with no help! All our systems and body parts work together in order for us to live and it's really quite amazing. There's no way we could have been like this on our own, we had to have been created.

There is also a lot of evidence that supports Biblical events. There is evidence that supports the flood that happened in the Bible (think Grand Canyon), evidence that supports the fact that the earth is young (in the order of thousands of years, not billions, modern dating methods are completely inaccurate and based on assumptions that lead to a large margin of error), and evidence for many other Biblical events. I have many scientific journals with informative articles, as well as many books, on these subjects. It's quite fascinating.

Many people think that Christians just believe the Bible blindly without any proof that the things in there are true. Some people are like this yes, but many, likely those with scientific minds, need proof. There is lots of proof that the Bible is true. From a purely scientific perspecitve, it is quite easy to see that the Bible is true.

Having said that, there is another side to the story, and that is faith. I guess you could argue that nothing is for sure, that there is always a shred of doubt no matter how clear-cut a case looks. Maybe that is there to test us on our beliefs, I don't know. And I'm sure all scientists can be very convincing in the way they present their evidence. That is why you need to examine the evidence on your own and draw your own conclusions. Don't take my word for it, look into the evidence yourself and form your own opinion of how we came to be. Christians are not afraid of science, we encourage scientific research.

Now, since I am on this topic, I just have to get you thinking a little bit. So, without running the risk of offending anyone, just think about this: Are you 100% sure about what will happen to you (i.e. your soul) when you die? Just something to get you thinking. Because I think a lot of people aren't sure on the answer to that one. And, if you die still being unsure of this answer, it will be too late then. Better to think about it while you are still alive! Okay, that's all I will say about that, don't want to offend anyone, just think about it, okay?

4 comments:

Lotus Blossom said...

That was an impressive entry, if I do say so myself. I have done a bit of reasearch into this issue but not to the depth you have, C-dub. Good for you.

My own conclusions on evolution vs. creation are no where near decided. I do not believe in the 'Big Bang Theory' (which I believe has been replaced with the 'Mini-Bangs Theory'). I do agree with you when it comes to the working of the human (and other creature's) body - it is way too complex to have evolved from a puddle of primordal ooze!

I was speaking with a mentor of mine recently, as he is leaving teaching to persue some Christian endeavors - ministry, building orphanages in the 3rd world, etc. He was talking to me about exacly the point you brought up - 'are you 100% sure of what will happen to your soul after death.' If, as a Christian, you are right then you move on to a better place. If, as a Christian, you are wrong then, well, who knows. However, if you do not believe there is Heaven, and you are wrong then it is too late.

It is a fascinating topic, that's for sure...

C-dub said...

I wasn't really talking about religion, I don't have any faith in religion either. I think there are a lot of people who "go through the motions" or offer "lip service", who don't have any faith at all, which is really sad. I think there are a lot of people who label themselves believers or Christians because they sometimes go to church or it's because that's what their parents believe. That has absolutely no bearing on where you will spend eternity.

BrightDolphin said...

You raise some great points devilsadvocate, and I couldn't agree with you more. If God exists and is as omniscient and all-loving as a lot of religions claim, then I don't see why adherence to any particular religion will matter one way or the other.

I don't know what happens after death, but I don't think there is a heaven or hell either. Not in the Christian sense of the words anyway. I just can't see an all-loving God sending people to a fate like that. Plus, I highly doubt that God needs our worship. God would be above such human needs as feeding the ego. I also don't like the idea of people believing in heaven because they are afraid to go to hell. Fear is not the right way to approach these matters. It's an old tactic that should have been abandoned long ago.

Just my two cents.

Lotus Blossom said...

Wow... you have obviously put some thought into your posts Devilsadvocate - I thoroughly enjoyed reading them.

Once I finish the current book I am reading, I think I will resume my own quest for personal answers relating to science/religion/spirituality.