Charles Darwin certainly sparked one of the most controversial debates of all times when he published his epic work titled On the Origin of the Species. His theory that live forms evolve slowly over time has been rejected by most religious groups and creationists. They maintain that the earth and all life forms have been specifically created. There are numerous Christian arguments against evolution, even though scientists have largely accepted the theories of Darwin.
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.
Another popular defense by believers is that the very existence of the universe is clear proof that there is a Creator. They say that even scientists agree that the universe is not eternal and that it had a definite beginning. This, they say, is clear proof that there must be another force that is eternal and that created the universe at a specific time and place.
Creationists also like to cite the Second Law of Thermodynamics to prove their point. This law, which is accepted by most reputable scientists state that, over time, all things will tend towards becoming less ordered. This is why hot water becomes colder, buildings fall into decay and even stars and planets become unstable and eventually burn out. Creationists say that the theories of Darwin are just the opposite and that he preaches that things become more ordered over time, not less.
Many creationists believe that fossil records show that they are right. They point out that there has never been a half evolved fossil found. They say that it would be impossible for a slow evolving of, for example, a reptile to a bird. The creature would simply not be able to survive. All fossils are whole and they do not show any changes 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.
One of the strongest arguments used by religious groups is the fact that the theories of Darwin suggest that evolution is aimed at the survival of the fittest. This is not true, say critics, because so many life forms on earth depend upon one another. Many species will not be able to survive if the species that they depend upon does not also thrive.
It seems that there is little chance that the debate between evolutionists and Christians will be concluded to the satisfaction of everybody. Creationists believe that the Bible is irrefutable prove that God created earth as it is. They say that no species can possibly evolve into something else, not even over a long period of time.
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.
Another popular defense by believers is that the very existence of the universe is clear proof that there is a Creator. They say that even scientists agree that the universe is not eternal and that it had a definite beginning. This, they say, is clear proof that there must be another force that is eternal and that created the universe at a specific time and place.
Creationists also like to cite the Second Law of Thermodynamics to prove their point. This law, which is accepted by most reputable scientists state that, over time, all things will tend towards becoming less ordered. This is why hot water becomes colder, buildings fall into decay and even stars and planets become unstable and eventually burn out. Creationists say that the theories of Darwin are just the opposite and that he preaches that things become more ordered over time, not less.
Many creationists believe that fossil records show that they are right. They point out that there has never been a half evolved fossil found. They say that it would be impossible for a slow evolving of, for example, a reptile to a bird. The creature would simply not be able to survive. All fossils are whole and they do not show any changes 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.
One of the strongest arguments used by religious groups is the fact that the theories of Darwin suggest that evolution is aimed at the survival of the fittest. This is not true, say critics, because so many life forms on earth depend upon one another. Many species will not be able to survive if the species that they depend upon does not also thrive.
It seems that there is little chance that the debate between evolutionists and Christians will be concluded to the satisfaction of everybody. Creationists believe that the Bible is irrefutable prove that God created earth as it is. They say that no species can possibly evolve into something else, not even over a long period of time.
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