Ever since Darwin published his momentous work titled On the Origin of the Species a fierce debate has raged in both scientific and religious circles. Creationists strongly reject the idea that species evolve over time. They argue that the earth, in fact the entire universe has been created and that it is not a very old system. Scientists largely accept the theory proposed by Darwin. However, there are still numerous Christian arguments against evolution.
The main objection used by religious groups and creationists is that they belief that the Bible is true, that it contains no errors and that it unequivocally state that the earth and everything else in the universe has been created by God. They say that the Bible provide irrefutable proof that creation was achieved out of nothing and that everything has been created exactly as they meant to be.
Religious groups also argue that the very fact that the universe exists is proof that there is a God. Since the universe is not eternal and since it had a very definite beginning, as even scientists agree, then there must be an eternal external force that actually caused the universe to come into being. They say that the universe could not have come into being by fluke or by accident but only through intelligent design.
Religious groups also cite the Second Law of Thermodynamics to refute the theories first proposed by Darwin. According to this law all things, over time, becomes less ordered. In this way buildings crumble and stars burn out. This is in contrast with what Darwin proposes. His theories state that things become more ordered as time goes on something that is obviously not the case.
Creationists also like to point to fossil records to strengthen their case. They say that fossil records show no evidence of evolving. There are no fossils of creatures halfway between birds and reptiles, for example. They further say that it would be impossible for any creature to stay alive whilst in the process of evolving. All fossils found thus far are fully formed and they do no show significant change over time.
The matters of language and consciousness are also often used in arguments against the theories of Darwin. No life form other than humans is believed to have free choice, to be able to communicate at a sophisticated level and to express itself creatively. Creationists point out that no attempt to teach intelligent animals such as chimpanzees to talk. The human ability to express emotions, to remember experiences and to exercise free will cannot be explained by neurological evolving.
Creationists often point out that the theories proposed by Darwin place a heavy emphasis on the survival of the fittest. Yet, they say, everything on earth is in complex relationships with other beings. No species can survive on its own. The inter dependence of species points towards intelligent design rather than a fight for survival. This would not be possible if each species evolved independently.
There can be little doubt that the debate regarding evolution will continue for some time. Christians remain convinced that there cannot be a logical explanation for the gradual evolving of species. Scientists, on the other hand say that the evidence is conclusive.
The main objection used by religious groups and creationists is that they belief that the Bible is true, that it contains no errors and that it unequivocally state that the earth and everything else in the universe has been created by God. They say that the Bible provide irrefutable proof that creation was achieved out of nothing and that everything has been created exactly as they meant to be.
Religious groups also argue that the very fact that the universe exists is proof that there is a God. Since the universe is not eternal and since it had a very definite beginning, as even scientists agree, then there must be an eternal external force that actually caused the universe to come into being. They say that the universe could not have come into being by fluke or by accident but only through intelligent design.
Religious groups also cite the Second Law of Thermodynamics to refute the theories first proposed by Darwin. According to this law all things, over time, becomes less ordered. In this way buildings crumble and stars burn out. This is in contrast with what Darwin proposes. His theories state that things become more ordered as time goes on something that is obviously not the case.
Creationists also like to point to fossil records to strengthen their case. They say that fossil records show no evidence of evolving. There are no fossils of creatures halfway between birds and reptiles, for example. They further say that it would be impossible for any creature to stay alive whilst in the process of evolving. All fossils found thus far are fully formed and they do no show significant change over time.
The matters of language and consciousness are also often used in arguments against the theories of Darwin. No life form other than humans is believed to have free choice, to be able to communicate at a sophisticated level and to express itself creatively. Creationists point out that no attempt to teach intelligent animals such as chimpanzees to talk. The human ability to express emotions, to remember experiences and to exercise free will cannot be explained by neurological evolving.
Creationists often point out that the theories proposed by Darwin place a heavy emphasis on the survival of the fittest. Yet, they say, everything on earth is in complex relationships with other beings. No species can survive on its own. The inter dependence of species points towards intelligent design rather than a fight for survival. This would not be possible if each species evolved independently.
There can be little doubt that the debate regarding evolution will continue for some time. Christians remain convinced that there cannot be a logical explanation for the gradual evolving of species. Scientists, on the other hand say that the evidence is conclusive.
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