Why do people deny evolution?

Because it doesnt convince them, and christians and religious people arnt the only ones to deny it. Not all Atheists beleive in Evolution.

I don't deny it. It just didn't happen. As far as I'm concerned, atheism and darwinism is the same as christianity, buddhism, etc. jaydough

[QUOTE="jaydough"] I don't deny it. It just didn't happen. As far as I'm concerned, atheism and darwinism is the same as christianity, buddhism, etc. yoshi-lnex

The majority of people don't and no reputable biologists do. People just percieve it as going against their religion so it must obviously be wrong. I have read Genesis and can find no contradiction, nowhere does it say that God created all organisms species by species. Genesis says that plants were created before the sun, ffs, so can't be held to be historically true anymore than any other creation myth. It's historical significance was never the main focus of the story anyway, that's why we have two completely different accounts in the bible. This is still going to go to 10 pages plus, though. Some people just don't seem to understand that argument against one statement is not the same as evidence for another.

I'm not going to get involved in this beyond what I have ever said, but any creationist should read "The Blind Watchmaker". None will, of course, because it might just show them how incredibly foolish the have been.

Because it doesnt convince them, and christians and religious people arnt the only ones to deny it. Not all Atheists beleive in Evolution.

123625

I don't deny it. It just didn't happen. As far as I'm concerned, atheism and darwinism is the same as christianity, buddhism, etc. jaydough

Because they lump the word "evolution" in with everything in science that they don't like. How about what they call "evolutionism" the supposed "atheist religion". These are just creationists, of course, since the majority of Christians believe in theistic evolution, evolution prompted by God.

I'm not too sure of the stances for other religions, so I won't embarrass myself by making statements I'm not sure about.

I don't deny it. It just didn't happen. As far as I'm concerned, atheism and darwinism is the same as christianity, buddhism, etc. jaydough

Darwinism is a term used largely by creationists to describe (often in a derogatory way) the theory of evolution.

Atheism is the lack of belief in gods.

Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered around their messiah, Jesus Christ.

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.

How are these the same?

In truth evolution and atheism are unrelated. Darwinism is a spiteful term and should not be confused with the modern theory of evolution.

Without going into the religious/scientific debates that have been going on for forever, I can say that it is because evolution means that there is no point. If we really happened by chance, then it makes the entire point of existance moot. But it has a long way to go before I get to the point of complete denial.thnickaman13

Well I dont accept the theory evolution given the fact that its only a theory. Theories are purposely not called facts becuase they havent been proven!

People deny the theory of evolution because they believe there is better answer.

[QUOTE="jaydough"] I don't deny it. It just didn't happen. As far as I'm concerned, atheism and darwinism is the same as christianity, buddhism, etc. RoyWilson

Darwinism is a term used largely by creationists to describe (often in a derogatory way) the theory of evolution.

Atheism is the lack of belief in gods.

Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered around their messiah, Jesus Christ.

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.

How are these the same?

In truth evolution and atheism are unrelated. Darwinism is a spiteful term and should not be confused with the modern theory of evolution.

These are probably very petty reasons, but I 'deny evolution' because of:

A) My religion

B) The theory doesn't make any sense to me.

I don't deny it. It just didn't happen. As far as I'm concerned, atheism and darwinism is the same as christianity, buddhism, etc. jaydough

I can say that it is because evolution means that there is no point. If we really happened by chance, then it makes the entire point of existance moot.thnickaman13

[QUOTE="RoyWilson"]

[QUOTE="jaydough"] I don't deny it. It just didn't happen. As far as I'm concerned, atheism and darwinism is the same as christianity, buddhism, etc. jaydough

Darwinism is a term used largely by creationists to describe (often in a derogatory way) the theory of evolution.

Atheism is the lack of belief in gods.

Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered around their messiah, Jesus Christ.

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.

How are these the same?

In truth evolution and atheism are unrelated. Darwinism is a spiteful term and should not be confused with the modern theory of evolution.

Well I dont accept the theory evolution given the fact that its only a theory. Theories are purposely not called facts becuase they havent been proven!

People deny the theory of evolution because they believe there is better answer.

hiho24

These are probably very petty reasons, but I 'deny evolution' because of:

A) My religion

B) The theory doesn't make any sense to me.

Nagru

[QUOTE="RoyWilson"]

[QUOTE="jaydough"] I don't deny it. It just didn't happen. As far as I'm concerned, atheism and darwinism is the same as christianity, buddhism, etc. jaydough

Darwinism is a term used largely by creationists to describe (often in a derogatory way) the theory of evolution.

Atheism is the lack of belief in gods.

Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered around their messiah, Jesus Christ.

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.

How are these the same?

In truth evolution and atheism are unrelated. Darwinism is a spiteful term and should not be confused with the modern theory of evolution.

These are probably very petty reasons, but I 'deny evolution' because of:

A) My religion

B) The theory doesn't make any sense to me.

Nagru

Evolution is, quite simply, change over time.

I honestly could pretty much care less about if I evolved from some kind of other animal earlier but... So far, no evolutionist has given me an explanation, or even a theory of how the universe started at all - before the Big Bang.brightshadow525

We aren't sure what happened before the Big Bang and what was there. Why would you expect that from an "evolutionist" (i don't get this term, does anyone actually call themselves that?) when the Evolution Theory we have now applies to organisms on Earth...

Well I dont accept the theory evolution given the fact that its only a theory. Theories are purposely not called facts becuase they havent been proven!

People deny the theory of evolution because they believe there is better answer.

hiho24

I honestly could pretty much care less about if I evolved from some kind of other animal earlier but... So far, no evolutionist has given me an explanation, or even a theory of how the universe started at all - before the Big Bang.brightshadow525

[QUOTE="thnickaman13"]I can say that it is because evolution means that there is no point. If we really happened by chance, then it makes the entire point of existance moot.foxhound_fox

No, you didn't. Not at all. Cause and effect?

What do you think the cause was? Luck - chance. The elements (and everything in general) came together just right to make things possible - according to the theory of evolution.

[QUOTE="jaydough"][QUOTE="RoyWilson"]

[QUOTE="jaydough"] I don't deny it. It just didn't happen. As far as I'm concerned, atheism and darwinism is the same as christianity, buddhism, etc. RoyWilson

Darwinism is a term used largely by creationists to describe (often in a derogatory way) the theory of evolution.

Atheism is the lack of belief in gods.

Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered around their messiah, Jesus Christ.

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.

How are these the same?

In truth evolution and atheism are unrelated. Darwinism is a spiteful term and should not be confused with the modern theory of evolution.

I answer your question with another question: Why does it matter?

Just leave people be on the subject, and that goes for both sides of the argument

No, you didn't. Not at all. Cause and effect?

What do you think the cause was? Luck - chance. The elements (and everything in general) came together just right to make things possible - according to the theory of evolution.

brightshadow525

[QUOTE="Nagru"]

These are probably very petty reasons, but I 'deny evolution' because of:

A) My religion

B) The theory doesn't make any sense to me.

RoyWilson

Evolution is, quite simply, change over time.

The concept that humans evolved from single-celled organisms, let alone the idea that life came from non-life, is a very hard pill for me to swallow. Let alone the idea that life came from...what? A puddle that was hit by lightning?

I have Biology this semester, so hopefully I'll learn about evolution.

(BTW: I've also heard a lot about the complexity of DNA and other cellular features and how those things could not happen by chance. But I'll just have to wait and see.)

[QUOTE="jaydough"][QUOTE="RoyWilson"]

[QUOTE="jaydough"] I don't deny it. It just didn't happen. As far as I'm concerned, atheism and darwinism is the same as christianity, buddhism, etc. swizz-the-gamer

Darwinism is a term used largely by creationists to describe (often in a derogatory way) the theory of evolution.

Atheism is the lack of belief in gods.

Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered around their messiah, Jesus Christ.

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.

How are these the same?

In truth evolution and atheism are unrelated. Darwinism is a spiteful term and should not be confused with the modern theory of evolution.

[QUOTE="brightshadow525"]I honestly could pretty much care less about if I evolved from some kind of other animal earlier but... So far, no evolutionist has given me an explanation, or even a theory of how the universe started at all - before the Big Bang.foxhound_fox

I'd also like to mention, there is no such thing as an "evolutionist" or "evolutionism." Stop making neologisms.

Why can't I make neologisms? I mean, creationists exist, why not evolutionists...? What, does it make them sound like bad people...? Lol.

Anyway, we all know that evolution is a theory. I, for one, will not stick to a theory like that. I hate how you say it like it exists for a fact, it doesn't. Oh sure, give me the, "Bu-bu-bu... there's evidence...!". Is there enough to prove it 100% correct. And just as you stick to your theory of evolution I will stick to the "theory" of a creator. You can explain how we changed over the years, I will explain how we came to exist. Are we good?

[QUOTE="RoyWilson"][QUOTE="jaydough"][QUOTE="RoyWilson"]

[QUOTE="jaydough"] I don't deny it. It just didn't happen. As far as I'm concerned, atheism and darwinism is the same as christianity, buddhism, etc. jaydough

Darwinism is a term used largely by creationists to describe (often in a derogatory way) the theory of evolution.

Atheism is the lack of belief in gods.

Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered around their messiah, Jesus Christ.

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.

How are these the same?

In truth evolution and atheism are unrelated. Darwinism is a spiteful term and should not be confused with the modern theory of evolution.

This is got to be to be the most retardest statement ive ever heard

[QUOTE="hiho24"]

Well I dont accept the theory evolution given the fact that its only a theory. Theories are purposely not called facts becuase they havent been proven!

People deny the theory of evolution because they believe there is better answer.

RoyWilson

I reiterate, Evolution is theoretical, no one has proven it and therefore some dont believe in it. I dont get why you responded with the definition of a theory...

Open a Bible
http://www.newchristian.org.uk/faqgodexists.htmlProlongedPain

open your head

[QUOTE="brightshadow525"]No, you didn't. Not at all. Cause and effect?

What do you think the cause was? Luck - chance. The elements (and everything in general) came together just right to make things possible - according to the theory of evolution.

foxhound_fox

Sorry, that was my fault. I was talking about the Big Bang - the origin of the earth.

[QUOTE="ProlongedPain"]Open a Bible
http://www.newchristian.org.uk/faqgodexists.htmlPrinceofTHEATL

open your head