Why do people see a conflict in believing in both God and science?

I tell people that I believe in both God and Evolution and I always get people getting surprised and upset at my statement (religious and atheists) and I don't understand why? How is it a conflict if you believe that God simply guided or used Evoltution to create humans? And why do people get upset about that? I hear from some religious people that I'm a heritic because I belive in Evolution, and I hear from some Athiests that Ican't belive in God and Evolution because they say that "smart people"(their words not mine) don't believe in God and that only athiests can "truly understand" (again their words not mine)Evolution.

WellI'm sorry butboth those groups are wrong IMO, the relgious people refusing to accept science and learn about the world are not understanding what God is about IMO and arn't willing to see the way God works, while the atheists need to realise that believing in God doesn't make someone "stupid" nor does not beliving in God make someone "smarter" it doesn't and atheism has NOTHING to do withscience and Evolution isn't exclusive to atheists. When both groups realise this the better....

I respect other peoples views but I find it wrong when people try to create a conflict between these two things, does anyone else?

I respect other peoples views

ShadowMoses900

Because of atheists.scorch-62

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I respect other peoples views

[QUOTE="scorch-62"]Because of atheists.Frame_Dragger

I think it's a conflict in ideology

Religion vs. Science

Assumption vs. Experimentation, evidence, never assuming something to be 100% correct, ect.

The ideologies are opposite, so there will always be conflict.

[QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

I respect other peoples views

cybrcatter

Some people see a conflict. I don't. It just depends what you're definition of creationism is.

[QUOTE="Frame_Dragger"][QUOTE="scorch-62"]Because of atheists.cd_rom

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I respect other peoples views

Frame_Dragger

[QUOTE="Frame_Dragger"][QUOTE="cybrcatter"] Aren't you the youngster who calls folks who don't support Israel in 100% of its endeavors anti-Semites?

cybrcatter

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I respect other peoples views

cybrcatter

meh

nvm

Yeah I dunno TC maybe because they almost contradict each other. Almost, not quite.

[QUOTE="Frame_Dragger"][QUOTE="cybrcatter"] Aren't you the youngster who calls folks who don't support Israel in 100% of its endeavors anti-Semites?

cybrcatter

OooooooooK. Just figured that you'd want the heads-up.... not the first time I've been wrong, won't be the last.

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I respect other peoples views

parkurtommo

meh

nvm

Yeah I dunno TC maybe because they almost contradict each other. Almost, not quite.

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[QUOTE="Frame_Dragger"] Um... GS hasn't actually changed its rules on trolliing yet, just a heads-up. I don't see how bringing the baggage of many other threads to this, instead of offering an answer is goingto be helpful. xaos

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[QUOTE="Frame_Dragger"] Um... GS hasn't actually changed its rules on trolliing yet, just a heads-up. I don't see how bringing the baggage of many other threads to this, instead of offering an answer is goingto be helpful. Frame_Dragger

OooooooooK. Just figured that you'd want the heads-up.... not the first time I've been wrong, won't be the last.

he knows.

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[QUOTE="cybrcatter"] Aren't you the youngster who calls folks who don't support Israel in 100% of its endeavors anti-Semites?

Pirate700

meh

nvm

Yeah I dunno TC maybe because they almost contradict each other. Almost, not quite.

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[QUOTE="cybrcatter"] Aren't you the youngster who calls folks who don't support Israel in 100% of its endeavors anti-Semites?

meh

nvm

Yeah I dunno TC maybe because they almost contradict each other. Almost, not quite.

Not everyone generally. But, most 'very religious' people tend to believe that God Created the world. Scientists have the Big Bang theory, and that is where the conflict arises.DeX2010

I just thought I would chime in here real quick again and just say that I find it funny how (most) people in this thread don't want to discuss the question at hand and would rather justmake fun of me or derail the thread. Why go into a thread and not contribute to it? :?

[QUOTE="DeX2010"]Not everyone generally. But, most 'very religious' people tend to believe that God Created the world. Scientists have the Big Bang theory, and that is where the conflict arises.Pirate700

[QUOTE="DeX2010"]Not everyone generally. But, most 'very religious' people tend to believe that God Created the world. Scientists have the Big Bang theory, and that is where the conflict arises.Pirate700

A literal interpretation of most religious texts is incompatible with modern scientific knowledge, that's why.

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[QUOTE="DeX2010"]Not everyone generally. But, most 'very religious' people tend to believe that God Created the world. Scientists have the Big Bang theory, and that is where the conflict arises.xaos

Not everyone generally. But, most 'very religious' people tend to believe that God Created the world. Scientists have the Big Bang theory, and that is where the conflict arises.DeX2010

Not everyone generally. But, most 'very religious' people tend to believe that God Created the world. Scientists have the Big Bang theory, and that is where the conflict arises.DeX2010

But I belive God used the Big Bang to create the world, I don't see the conflict :?

A literal interpretation of most religious texts is incompatible with modern scientific knowledge, that's why.

Barbariser

I am not really sure if I believe in god. There is part of me that takes comfort in believing in god, because for some, the concept of god is reassuring and like a safety mat. With no god, there is no 'I'll be ok' anymore.

But I'll just chime in here and say that I guess there is room for religion and science together... If the Pope says God control's all individual particles and therefore the Big Bang was his will. :)

NOTE: I don't have anything against anyone, nor do I critize anyone for there beliefs, and yes, this looks like a disclaimer you see in advertisements.

[QUOTE="DeX2010"]Not everyone generally. But, most 'very religious' people tend to believe that God Created the world. Scientists have the Big Bang theory, and that is where the conflict arises.ShadowMoses900

But I belive God used the Big Bang to create the world, I don't see the conflict :?

[QUOTE="DeX2010"]Not everyone generally. But, most 'very religious' people tend to believe that God Created the world. Scientists have the Big Bang theory, and that is where the conflict arises.ShadowMoses900

But I belive God used the Big Bang to create the world, I don't see the conflict :?

[QUOTE="DeX2010"]Not everyone generally. But, most 'very religious' people tend to believe that God Created the world. Scientists have the Big Bang theory, and that is where the conflict arises.ShadowMoses900

But I belive God used the Big Bang to create the world, I don't see the conflict :?

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[QUOTE="DeX2010"]Not everyone generally. But, most 'very religious' people tend to believe that God Created the world. Scientists have the Big Bang theory, and that is where the conflict arises.Pirate700

But I belive God used the Big Bang to create the world, I don't see the conflict :?

Not everyone generally. But, most 'very religious' people tend to believe that God Created the world. Scientists have the Big Bang theory, and that is where the conflict arises.DeX2010

But I belive God used the Big Bang to create the world, I don't see the conflict :?

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[QUOTE="DeX2010"]Not everyone generally. But, most 'very religious' people tend to believe that God Created the world. Scientists have the Big Bang theory, and that is where the conflict arises.Colin1192

But I belive God used the Big Bang to create the world, I don't see the conflict :?

[QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

[QUOTE="DeX2010"]Not everyone generally. But, most 'very religious' people tend to believe that God Created the world. Scientists have the Big Bang theory, and that is where the conflict arises.Colin1192

But I belive God used the Big Bang to create the world, I don't see the conflict :?

I've never really pictured God as "one man", so to speak.

I've never really pictured him/it as a "being" at all, for that matter :o

[QUOTE="Colin1192"][QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

But I belive God used the Big Bang to create the world, I don't see the conflict :?

I've never really pictured God as "one man", so to speak.

I've never really pictured him/it as a "being" at all, for that matter :o

[QUOTE="Barbariser"]

A literal interpretation of most religious texts is incompatible with modern scientific knowledge, that's why.

Frame_Dragger

Well the more stricter sects of Judaism do take the Torah Literally, I once had an Orthodox Rabbi tell me when I was a little kid that the dinosaur bones were put here to test our faith, and even as a little kid I knew that was silly lol.

[QUOTE="Frame_Dragger"][QUOTE="Barbariser"]

A literal interpretation of most religious texts is incompatible with modern scientific knowledge, that's why.

Well the more stricter sects of Judaism do take the Torah Literally, I once had an Orthodox Rabbi tell me when I was a little kid that the dinosaur bones were put here to test our faith, and even as a little kid I knew that was silly lol.

It's just a smartass approach, that's all. Both sides are to blame.

On one hand, you have a side that encourages faith and trust. In some cases, certain religions actually have it that to demand God to perform for them, thereby providing its existence, is blasphemy. At the core of that idea, I believe it means well. You wouldn't want a tyrannical king ordering someone to chop your head off as a way of proving himself, would you? Probably the same thing here.

On the other hand, you have modern science, which requires evidence to be accepted, period. If not direct evidence, proof that an idea cannot be disproven. When something like a God who isn't considered apparently evident comes into the picture, science doesn't accept it. Again, it's in science's best interest to focus on evidence to get anywhere, for most people. Faith and science aren't enemies; they actually have similarities. It's just that the differences between them are so controversial to some that combining them would regress humanity.

It's just a smartass approach, that's all. Both sides are to blame. On one hand, you have a side that encourages faith and trust. In some cases, certain religions actually have it that demanding God to perform for them, providing its existence, is blasphemy. At the core of that idea, I believe it means well. You wouldn't want a tyrannical king ordering someone to chop your head off as a way of proving himself, would you? Probably the same thing here. On the other hand, you have modern science, which requires evidence to be accepted, period. If not direct evidence, proof that an idea cannot be disproven. When something like a God who isn't considered apparently evident comes into the picture, science doesn't accept it. Again, it's in science's best interest to focus on evidence to get anywhere, for most people. Faith and science aren't enemies; they actually have similarities. It's just that the differences between them are so controversial to some that combining them would regress humanity.BranKetra

I dont have a problem with it. I mean im christian, but i think god used evolution as a means of creating us.

[QUOTE="BranKetra"]It's just a smartass approach, that's all. Both sides are to blame. On one hand, you have a side that encourages faith and trust. In some cases, certain religions actually have it that demanding God to perform for them, providing its existence, is blasphemy. At the core of that idea, I believe it means well. You wouldn't want a tyrannical king ordering someone to chop your head off as a way of proving himself, would you? Probably the same thing here. On the other hand, you have modern science, which requires evidence to be accepted, period. If not direct evidence, proof that an idea cannot be disproven. When something like a God who isn't considered apparently evident comes into the picture, science doesn't accept it. Again, it's in science's best interest to focus on evidence to get anywhere, for most people. Faith and science aren't enemies; they actually have similarities. It's just that the differences between them are so controversial to some that combining them would regress humanity.Frame_Dragger

[QUOTE="Frame_Dragger"][QUOTE="BranKetra"]It's just a smartass approach, that's all. Both sides are to blame. On one hand, you have a side that encourages faith and trust. In some cases, certain religions actually have it that demanding God to perform for them, providing its existence, is blasphemy. At the core of that idea, I believe it means well. You wouldn't want a tyrannical king ordering someone to chop your head off as a way of proving himself, would you? Probably the same thing here. On the other hand, you have modern science, which requires evidence to be accepted, period. If not direct evidence, proof that an idea cannot be disproven. When something like a God who isn't considered apparently evident comes into the picture, science doesn't accept it. Again, it's in science's best interest to focus on evidence to get anywhere, for most people. Faith and science aren't enemies; they actually have similarities. It's just that the differences between them are so controversial to some that combining them would regress humanity.BranKetra

[QUOTE="scorch-62"]Because of atheists.Frame_Dragger