The Scientific States wrote:Christian Union wrote:
I have heard of several scientists who do not "believe" in evolution. Even my high-school biology teacher in liberal New York State was able to admit to herself and the class that evolution is still a theory which is far from concrete. I say it's you who have been brainwashed to accept a certain spin on things. And to all who say that "opinions don't matter", you're right, they don't. Which is why creationists around the world will continue to disbelieve your opinion on the origins of humanity. Another poster mentioned something about "evolution being demonstrated". Micro-evolution is not at all the same as macro, even by evolutionary standards. If it demonstrates any principle, it's that humans will exaggerate any bit of data to support an otherwise preposterous belief.
As for creationism being completely abrahamic, include other views like those of Buddhists, Hindus, etc. Let all views be included instead of perpetuating the model of the intellectual superiority complex which has used so many different fronts over the centuries, militant Christianity included.
Because one high school teacher=the whole scientific community. I'm not saying evolution is a fact, but gravity isn't a proven fact either. Evolution has evidence, other stories do not. Instead of wasting time teaching so many different alternative theories which would take up ridiculous amounts of school time, lets teach the one "theory" we know is probably true.
I would agree, except that everyone will never agree on one theory as being true. If that were so, everyone would still be devout Catholics, and witches and heretics would be burned at the stake. But thankfully, most of the world has progressed to a point where the law allows people to accept their own beliefs, so long as they don't infringe on the rights of others to do the same. That way, everyone is happy, no-one is forced into a corner by rabid creationists or evolutionists, chanting the dogma of their select hero(es). Millions of people can argue that their belief systems have evidence because of supernatural, science-defying occurrences that they've witnessed. But until all people witness the same compelling evidence of whatever belief system is being pushed, it's not right to force any one theory as "undeniable fact". Let people believe what they want to, and ensure the protection of minorities who disagree with mainstream belief.