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.
It is only to be expected that religious groups use the Bible as their main source of information and proof against the theory. They maintain that the Bible is the Word of God and that it is accurate in all ways. Therefore, if God states in the Bible that He has created the universe from scratch, then this must be the one and only truth.
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.
Evolutionists continue to experience strong resistance from creationists and Christians. The latter maintain that there is a God that created the universe as it is and that everything was created perfectly at once. Evolutionists argue that things change gradually and that species evolve slowly in order to survive.
It is only to be expected that religious groups use the Bible as their main source of information and proof against the theory. They maintain that the Bible is the Word of God and that it is accurate in all ways. Therefore, if God states in the Bible that He has created the universe from scratch, then this must be the one and only truth.
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.
Evolutionists continue to experience strong resistance from creationists and Christians. The latter maintain that there is a God that created the universe as it is and that everything was created perfectly at once. Evolutionists argue that things change gradually and that species evolve slowly in order to survive.
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