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Lots of religious people accept the theory of evolution, with the addition that it was really God, but that he used evolution. This doesn't make sense to me. Why would god use evolution? From what I can see the only logical conclusion is that God needed to use evolution, because evolution because there were things he could not do with design.
It makes no sense, from a design p.o.v. to use a long drawn-out process like natural selection when a simple quick one like design would achieve it quicker.
So this leaves us with the conclusion that evolution is superior to God's design. But this begs the question: if evolution can do more than god can do through design, then why do we need god at all? If evolution is so good that god would prefer it over design then clearly evolution actually doesn't need god's help.
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« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2008, 02:41:39 PM » |
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The idea is a rationalization of previous beliefs, it does not originate in reasoned arguement.
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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2008, 05:01:39 PM » |
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-This doesn't make sense to me.
-Why would god use evolution? Adaptation. Starting from first or second base again I see.....go back to homeplate and start with abiogenesis.
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2008, 12:28:39 PM » |
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-This doesn't make sense to me.
-Why would god use evolution? Adaptation. Starting from first or second base again I see.....go back to homeplate and start with abiogenesis. So it is your belief then that though God has the ability to create life from non-life yet he requires evolution to do everything else?
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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2008, 10:08:18 AM » |
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If we are asuming guided evolution then we have to also asume that We (humans or some other creature) is the end of the line of evolution. If it is guided by someone then that someone has a goal in mind. It is obvious that this someones goal was not efficient if his goal is humankind and he is all powerfull.
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« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2008, 05:51:13 AM » |
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I believe evolution to be wrong, if there is evolution then why to we not see the transgression. Now some people say it is slow and happens over thousands of years so we do not see it. My argument is we should still see the morphing progress, I mean we should see different species in different stages for eg. going to gorilla to man. We do not stay one species for thousand of years and then just leap into a completely different species. People who support the pro-evolution also state how similar or genetic make up is to that of primate, and the house cats to the likes of a tiger. Well all I can say to that is it is just similar, it does not mean one evolved from one to the other. I just want to ask those who are pro-evolution why are there no species walking around in a sort of in between stage. Or does a pregnant gorilla just pop out a human child at some stage.
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« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2008, 06:28:29 AM » |
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... I just want to ask those who are pro-evolution why are there no species walking around in a sort of in between stage. ... Ermmmm. Every species we can currently observe is an in-between stage. I realise from your other posts that you do not like actually doing research or learning about the topics you opine on, but it would perhaps help both your personal development and public persona. Allow me to quote from a book called 'Every Thing Must Go' by James Ladyman and Don Ross (2007), where they comment on the limited nature of our natural intuitions in apprehending scientific theory (in general). "The inability to grasp intuitively the vast timescales on which natural selection works is almost certainly crucial to the success of creationists in perpetuating foolish controversies about evolution". Our well established views of the universe have far outstripped our un-informed 'common sense' ability to make sensible comments on them. Do some research.
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« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2008, 06:57:33 AM » |
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... I just want to ask those who are pro-evolution why are there no species walking around in a sort of in between stage. ... Ermmmm. Every species we can currently observe is an in-between stage. Okay point out something that is between primate and man, something even remotely as intelligen as us. I mean if we evolved there should be a species that is very similar to us and nearly as intelligent. I realise from your other posts that you do not like actually doing research or learning about the topics you opine on, but it would perhaps help both your personal development and public persona. I am educated I know what I know, I don't have to steal other peoples opinions to have one. Also I think your own persona could do with some work. Allow me to quote from a book called 'Every Thing Must Go' by James Ladyman and Don Ross (2007), where they comment on the limited nature of our natural intuitions in apprehending scientific theory (in general). "The inability to grasp intuitively the vast timescales on which natural selection works is almost certainly crucial to the success of creationists in perpetuating foolish controversies about evolution". Our well established views of the universe have far outstripped our un-informed 'common sense' ability to make sensible comments on them. Do some research. You can quote me all the books you like, but until you can prove man evolved from ape you are just stating your opinion. Most pro-evolutionaries come across as if they are stating fact when all they are giving is their theory. Their is no proof of evolution, just the proof of similar species. Can I also add I don't care to much for your mannerism, in how you responded to my post. If you could stick to the topic on debate and never worry about me, or how I debate, I would be greatly appreciative.
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« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2008, 07:58:00 AM » |
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I am educated I know what I know, I don't have to steal other peoples opinions to have one. SAdly, such is the state of human knowledge at this wonderful point in our species development, no one person can know everything known. 'Stealing other peoples opinions' is not an option. You may have your uninformed opinions, but they are of little value if expressed in the way you did. If your comments on what evolution is about are expressions of your education, I am afraid you need to review it. You can quote me all the books you like, but until you can prove man evolved from ape you are just stating your opinion. Most pro-evolutionaries come across as if they are stating fact when all they are giving is their theory. Their is no proof of evolution, just the proof of similar species. Can I also add I don't care to much for your mannerism, in how you responded to my post. If you could stick to the topic on debate and never worry about me, or how I debate, I would be greatly appreciative.
Firstly, you need to be aware of the difference in usage of the word 'theory' between the scientific usage and the common one. The theory of Gravity is a scientific use of the word. Proven conjectures are theories, unproven ones are hypotheses. The theory that the world is flat is a theory in workaday parlance - it is not proven, it is merely a conjecture. Whereas Natural Selection is an hypothesis, evolution is not. Except to people who have done no research. Secondly, I quoted a view that expressed very well what I wanted to say. You may note that I named my source, openly admitting that it was from someone else. Thirdly, you object to my comments on your ignorance. It is extremely germaine to the argument, for if you are building reasoning on ignorance then your reasoning is not effective. For example, man did not 'evolve from ape': both evolved from a common ancestor. There is adequate DNA evidence to support this - or don't you believe that we can analyse DNA in cells? Do believe that there are cells?
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« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2008, 07:58:18 AM » |
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I believe evolution to be wrong, if there is evolution then why to we not see the transgression. Now some people say it is slow and happens over thousands of years so we do not see it. My argument is we should still see the morphing progress, I mean we should see different species in different stages for eg. going to gorilla to man. We do not stay one species for thousand of years and then just leap into a completely different species. People who support the pro-evolution also state how similar or genetic make up is to that of primate, and the house cats to the likes of a tiger. Well all I can say to that is it is just similar, it does not mean one evolved from one to the other. I just want to ask those who are pro-evolution why are there no species walking around in a sort of in between stage. Or does a pregnant gorilla just pop out a human child at some stage.
I urge you to educate yourself on the mechanisms of evolution by natural selection before presenting an opinion on the topic - no one will take you seriously otherwise.
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« Reply #10 on: March 09, 2008, 11:49:18 PM » |
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Okay point out something that is between primate and man, something even remotely as intelligen as us. I mean if we evolved there should be a species that is very similar to us and nearly as intelligent.
I am sorry I missed this gem in your previous post. You are making an error if you expect EVERY trait displayed by EVERY species to be on a near infinite continuum at EACH point in time. Also, you make the simplistic interpretation that other primates (humans ARE primates, John) 'stopped evolving' and humans continued. This is, as I have noted already, incorrect. But it does raise a interesting issue. How do YOU measure intelligence? Or any other particular bundle of abilities? The general consensus is that the overall bundle of 'intelligent' abilities is higher in humans than in other species. Some primates can match and even outstrip humanity if you measure intelligence in a more focused way (recent press reports on specific experiments with chimpanzees, I seem to recall). Dogs have greater discrimination of scents. Eagles proverbially have better visual discrimination. Pigeons can find their way home with more accuracy, etc. These are mental tasks, and humans come off second best. So what makes human intelligence so special?
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« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2008, 11:55:19 AM » |
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I am educated I know what I know, I don't have to steal other peoples opinions to have one. SAdly, such is the state of human knowledge at this wonderful point in our species development, no one person can know everything known. Then stop acting like you do. 'Stealing other peoples opinions' is not an option. You may have your uninformed opinions, but they are of little value if expressed in the way you did. If your comments on what evolution is about are expressions of your education, I am afraid you need to review it. I gain my opinions through life, personal experience books, and many other things. However I do not take one book read it and let it brainwash me. Also your condescending manner makes you come across as arrogant. You can quote me all the books you like, but until you can prove man evolved from ape you are just stating your opinion. Most pro-evolutionaries come across as if they are stating fact when all they are giving is their theory. Their is no proof of evolution, just the proof of similar species. Can I also add I don't care to much for your mannerism, in how you responded to my post. If you could stick to the topic on debate and never worry about me, or how I debate, I would be greatly appreciative.
Firstly, you need to be aware of the difference in usage of the word 'theory' between the scientific usage and the common one. The theory of Gravity is a scientific use of the word. Proven conjectures are theories, unproven ones are hypotheses. The theory that the world is flat is a theory in workaday parlance - it is not proven, it is merely a conjecture. Whereas Natural Selection is an hypothesis, evolution is not. Except to people who have done no research. Theory- a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural, in contrast to well established propositions that are regarded as matter of fact. Secondly, I quoted a view that expressed very well what I wanted to say. You may note that I named my source, openly admitting that it was from someone else. Someone else can be wrong to you know. Thirdly, you object to my comments on your ignorance. It is extremely germaine to the argument, for if you are building reasoning on ignorance then your reasoning is not effective. For example, man did not 'evolve from ape': both evolved from a common ancestor. There is adequate DNA evidence to support this - or don't you believe that we can analyse DNA in cells? Do believe that there are cells? You only assume I am ignorant because I disagree with you. Also lets take a look at some of your last sentence'There is adequate DNA evidence to support' not prove but support your THEORY. All I have to say is that this only proves there is similarities in the genetic make up of 2 completely different species.
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I gain my opinions through life, personal experience books, and many other things. However I do not take one book read it and let it brainwash me. Bravo. Also your condescending manner makes you come across as arrogant. Indeed I do. Compared to yourself I have a lot to be arrogant about - like understanding what the claims of evolutionary theory are. Firstly, you need to be aware of the difference in usage of the word 'theory' between the scientific usage and the common one. Theory- a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural, in contrast to well established propositions that are regarded as matter of fact. I explain a difference in usage and you reply with a definition of one of those uses.... yes??? so? Doesn't your dictionary tell you how to distinguish between the two meanings? Secondly, I quoted a view that expressed very well what I wanted to say. You may note that I named my source, openly admitting that it was from someone else. Someone else can be wrong to you know. IOf course they could.... so perhaps you would like to explain just how they are wrong, rather than just give another unsupported, unargued, unjustified opinion. You only assume I am ignorant because I disagree with you. Also lets take a look at some of your last sentence'There is adequate DNA evidence to support' not prove but support your THEORY. All I have to say is that this only proves there is similarities in the genetic make up of 2 completely different species.
No I assume you are ignorant because you say things like "I just want to ask those who are pro-evolution why are there no species walking around in a sort of in between stage", and your obvious misunderstanding of just what evolution is all about, just what it explains, just what its evidence is. I should add that your inability to even understand what the criticism is about shows something other than simple ignorance. So, how do you account for, explain, "similarities in the genetic make up of 2 completely different species". Obviously you need to consider this within the framework of just how genetics operates. I look forward to your demonstration of an adequte education from life, personal experience books, and many other things.
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« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2008, 02:22:50 PM » |
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John, you obviously know very little about the theory of evolution. I suggest you read up here: http://www.talkorigins.org/It is a very good site that clears up a number of common misconceptions about evolution. I'd also recommend The Ancestor's Tale by Richard Dawkins. It is a truly excellent book. I believe evolution to be wrong, if there is evolution then why to we not see the transgression.
We do. All the time. http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-misconceptions.html#observeNow some people say it is slow and happens over thousands of years so we do not see it. Millions actually. My argument is we should still see the morphing progress, I mean we should see different species in different stages for eg. going to gorilla to man. Callum dealt with this already: gorilla's and homo sapiens share a recent common ancestor that was probably like both, and probably more like a gorilla, but not identical to either. The two populations split, and began to become more and more different. We do not stay one species for thousand of years and then just leap into a completely different species. Indeed. People who support the pro-evolution also state how similar or genetic make up is to that of primate, and the house cats to the likes of a tiger. Well all I can say to that is it is just similar, it does not mean one evolved from one to the other. Indeed. What you have there is a very simplified version of what biologists have observed. I just want to ask those who are pro-evolution why are there no species walking around in a sort of in between stage. Or does a pregnant gorilla just pop out a human child at some stage.
All species are in an in-between stage (the problem comes from the fact that we insist on categorizing them.) Gorilla's do not pop out human children - a gorilla-like ancestor popped out a gorilla-like child that was a bit more like a human. And then that child (or one of its descendants) popped-out a child that was a little more humanesque. And so on...
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« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2008, 07:54:39 AM » |
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I was listening to NPR a few days ago and they were interviewing the author of "The God Delusion". He basically said that belief in God and belief in Evolution can't logically exist because it doesn't make sense for God to develop a system of natural selection and environmental adaptation that basically makes himself superfluous.
Anyone have arguments? I kinda want to read them cause I thought the author made an intersting point - if nothing else.
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