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There has obviously been many a dispute between evolutionists and Christians, (more Christian extremists actually) and the sad thing is that whenever a Christian starts a thread explaining how absurd evolution is and how God just haaas to exist, they almost all of the time have not even attempted to do the least bit research on evolution; a task that would take no more than 5 minutes-- not even. So I'm here to set things straight and educate these individuals on what they so readily downsize. This may sound stupid to many, but believe it or not, you people really need to know that evolution is not nearly what you people make it out to be:

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Some who support evolution will add on billions of years, and say anything is possible if you have enough TIME. Everything supporting evolution is by CHANCE- such and such just happened to evolve into such and such, such and such just happened to have such and such deformity which helped it in such and such a way.


Here's a link about evolution:

Understanding Evolution

Most Christian extremists are so ready to insult something (in this case evolution) without even taking the time to look it up themselves. If they did this, they would find that some of the facts on evolution contradict Christianity. Evolution is a system in the DNA of every living thing on the planet, making them able to adapt. Evolution didn't just happen by chance.

Now, here is a question that many have asked me countless times, trying to disprove evolution: "If humans evolved from monkeys, then why do monkeys still exist?" Well the answer is in reality extremely simple. Humans EVOLVED from monkeys, not transform into them. If people researched and realized the true concept of evolution, they would clearly see this. Evolution consists of BRANCHES. Every animal went through these branches. We did not, in fact, "come from monkeys." Everyone seems to observe the picture of a monkey morphing into a human and use this as an invalid argument. People! Did anyone EVER say that this is how evolution happened? (If they did then they too need to research more on the topic) This is just an illustration of what the different stages of humans looked like. Scientists never said anything about that being how evolution happened. Therefore the counterstatement "why do monkeys still exist?" is moot.

Some more evidence on evolution: The skeleton of a whale. Scientists have found the remnants of legs in the skeleton of a whale. They serve absolutely no purpose whatsoever, yet still exist. And yes, this is a proven fact.

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So why are they there? Scientists believe that millions of years ago whales had and used legs to roam the land before the oceans were so vast. Then after the oceans became more habitable, the whales ancestors were moved into the sea, where the legs evolved and absorbed into the whales body. But no, I suppose god created this to test our faith didnt he?
Another example is the human appendix. This has no use today, so why is it there? It is had to have had some use for it to be there. Therefore it is the most logical statement to say that at one stage in our evolution, humans probably used it to easily digest rough food.

So as we see here, everything has/had a purpose at a given point in time, and they are physical records that we, as well as every other animal, have not always been the same.
Unfortunately, the Christian Extremists probably won't take the time to click on your link to read about it. They will most likely attack you and condem you to Hell with no logical reason.

As for people who say things like, "Well, then, why can't a cat evolve into a dog? It CAN'T, so evolution is wrong." and other such drivel. No, there is just no practical purpose for a cat to become a dog. Evolution follows practicality, not the whim of humans. Also, there is the ever popular, "If it takes time, then why can't a fish grow lungs in another hundred years?" or other such things. Again, not only is it impractical, but it takes thousands and thousands of years for evoltuion to work. These aren't direct quotes, but they follow the genral principle of what some people say.
Hyperion17
There has obviously been many a dispute between evolutionists and Christians, (more Christian extremists actually) and the sad thing is that whenever a Christian starts a thread explaining how absurd evolution is and how God just haaas to exist, they almost all of the time have not even attempted to do the least bit research on evolution; a task that would take no more than 5 minutes-- not even.


What about Christians who believe evolution theory?

Hyperion17
Evolution didn't just happen by chance.


So, there was a plan involved?

Hyperion17
Now, here is a question that many have asked me countless times, trying to disprove evolution: "If humans evolved from monkeys, then why do monkeys still exist?" Well the answer is in reality extremely simple. Humans EVOLVED from monkeys, not transform into them.


Actually, we shared a common ancestor.
I believe that in some areas evolution is supreme, but in others, christianity rules. I believe their is a god, but that we did evolve from what god first created.
topsidedown13
I believe that in some areas evolution is supreme, but in others, christianity rules. I believe their is a god, but that we did evolve from what god first created.

Could you perhaps list a few examples?
I think that we were put on the Earth by God but then he let evolution take it's course. In my opinion God influences evolution in His own way. Also I don't take the bible literally, just as a way for us to lead a good and moral life.

I'm not going to denoune my faith based on a scientific therory. That's what fairh is all about. But there is too much evidence supporting evoluiton for me to dismiss it.

Eloquent Werewolf

Dyrge

Could you perhaps list a few examples?


Just as a thought, the evolution theory does point that we all come from one basic creature and all have evolved from that one. So prehaps that basic creature was created by God, and everything just changed from there.

Personally you know Christian relgion doesn't 'dismiss' or 'look down' on evolution. Darwin himself was part of the church (or was studding to be) I beleive. The extremeists (like any group) are usually irgnorant invadiduals. You see though, evolution could have happened but at some point you have to believed that it was guided by a "higher being's will" and that humans were granted souls.
shimoya
I think that we were put on the Earth by God but then he let evolution take it's course. In my opinion God influences evolution in His own way. Also I don't take the bible literally, just as a way for us to lead a good and moral life.

I'm not going to denoune my faith based on a scientific therory. That's what fairh is all about. But there is too much evidence supporting evoluiton for me to dismiss it.

Why would God need to influence evolution?
Surely he could set it all up in the first place so that it did everything he wanted with out any need for him to do anything else.
Is there something wrong with being an "extreamist"?
slappykid
Is there something wrong with being an "extreamist"?

No, there's something wrong with being a closed-minded moron and 'extremists' tend to be them.
Pope John Paul II, believed that evolution was the way God created humans.
Maze1125
slappykid
Is there something wrong with being an "extreamist"?

No, there's something wrong with being a closed-minded moron and 'extremists' tend to be them.

And your hypocritial. Oh, and when is the last time someone condemed you to hell?

O 's Other Half

Single Master

slappykid
Maze1125
slappykid
Is there something wrong with being an "extreamist"?

No, there's something wrong with being a closed-minded moron and 'extremists' tend to be them.

And your hypocritial. Oh, and when is the last time someone condemed you to hell?

I somewhat have to concur with Slappy Kid in regards to the hypocritical statement. It is a bit hypocritical to expect others to listen to you but refuse to listen to them. Actually, a bit facist if you consider it.

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