If you have spent any real time on this forum you're fully aware of the debate raging between those who support evolution and those who do not. There is little doubt that when examined as a whole, the majority of the scientific community overwhelmingly supports evolution as a logical explanation for the development of life. There is also little doubt that the majority of the American populace does not support evolution as explained by scientists. 78% of Americans believe God was involvement in the creation of humans either through creating us in our present form or by guiding the evolutionary process. Not surprisingly 76% of Americans consider themselves to be Christians. These numbers lead to believe that since there is little evidence for a 'debate among evolutionary scientists' the debate on evolution is between scientists and the religious. Do you agree? If not then I welcome you to support your statement.
This vote is public so vote only if you're willing to substantiate your answer.
This is not a debate on evolution but a debate on the debate itself.
I consider it more a debate between the educated and the ignorant.
That's trolling.
Rather than guess, I'll just ask, what do you mean by this?I consider it more a debate between the educated and the ignorant.
There is also little doubt that the majority of the American populace does not support evolution as explained by scientists. 78% of Americans believe God was involvement in the creation of humans either through creating us in our present form or by guiding the evolutionary process.
I think we have to be careful about ascribing the global term ‘ignorant’ to people that don’t accept evolution as proven. Very educated people able to do critical thinking do not accept evolution as proven. The question is who are they and classifying them as the ignorant is an error, i.e. factually wrong. It also stops any discussion with them, so it’s not helpful.
However, it is helpful to read about these 3 types of ignorance. Go to Wikipedia to find all 3 under ignorance. This may provide a guide to the root issue.
• Pluralistic ignorance, a concept in social psychology
• Rational ignorance, a concept in epistemology
• Vincible ignorance, a moral or doctrinal matter in Catholic ethics
That's trolling.
If you have spent any real time on this forum you're fully aware of the debate raging between those who support evolution and those who do not. There is little doubt that when examined as a whole, the majority of the scientific community overwhelmingly supports evolution as a logical explanation for the development of life. There is also little doubt that the majority of the American populace does not support evolution as explained by scientists. 78% of Americans believe God was involvement in the creation of humans either through creating us in our present form or by guiding the evolutionary process. Not surprisingly 76% of Americans consider themselves to be Christians. These numbers lead to believe that since there is little evidence for a 'debate among evolutionary scientists' the debate on evolution is between scientists and the religious. Do you agree? If not then I welcome you to support your statement.
This vote is public so vote only if you're willing to substantiate your answer.
This is not a debate on evolution but a debate on the debate itself.
Disbelieving evolution is as silly as believing the world is flat.
The genetic data is overwhelming. So much so that it alone is more than enough to solidify evolution. Add in paleontology, geographic distribution, and anatomy and it cements evolution as a fact.
There are still many aspects of evolution that scientists are studying and disagree about, but they are details, not whether evolution as a whole occurs--there is no doubt about that amongst scientists whose main field of study is something related, such as biology, paleontology, or genetics.. Sure, its possible that evolution may be wrong, and it is also "possible" that the earth may not be round.
Disbelieving evolution is as silly as believing the world is flat.
The genetic data is overwhelming. So much so that it alone is more than enough to solidify evolution. Add in paleontology, geographic distribution, and anatomy and it cements evolution as a fact.
There are still many aspects of evolution that scientists are studying and disagree about, but they are details, not whether evolution as a whole occurs--there is no doubt about that amongst scientists whose main field of study is something related, such as biology, paleontology, or genetics.. Sure, its possible that evolution may be wrong, and it is also "possible" that the earth may not be round.
If you have spent any real time on this forum you're fully aware of the debate raging between those who support evolution and those who do not. There is little doubt that when examined as a whole, the majority of the scientific community overwhelmingly supports evolution as a logical explanation for the development of life. There is also little doubt that the majority of the American populace does not support evolution as explained by scientists. 78% of Americans believe God was involvement in the creation of humans either through creating us in our present form or by guiding the evolutionary process. Not surprisingly 76% of Americans consider themselves to be Christians. These numbers lead to believe that since there is little evidence for a 'debate among evolutionary scientists' the debate on evolution is between scientists and the religious. Do you agree? If not then I welcome you to support your statement.
This vote is public so vote only if you're willing to substantiate your answer.
This is not a debate on evolution but a debate on the debate itself.
Nope, just true.
^ I mostly agree with you, but the problem is that many Creationists think that humans are static in nature, that God made us the way we are and we are never going to be better than this. i.e. we are not currently evolving. If you study basic biology you'll know that even DNA in a living human is changing, right now. Genes turn off and others turn on, new mutations happen, some good, some bad.
There are different degrees of absurdity within the debate. Some discussions are reasonable, like the ones you're talking about. Religion and evolution can co-exist so long as God put it into motion, but there are people who won't even accept evolution itself. They reject all scientific rationales.
I've been to Europe and I've lived in Canada a couple of years now. When it comes to this debate, the world thinks we are a laughing stock, and I am embarrassed for our country. I have to apologize on behalf of America every time some foreigner brings up the subject. On one had we have one of the most technologically advanced nations on earth whose scientists and engineers are bar none, but we have a majority population that doesn't even believe in evolution. It's madness.
^ I mostly agree with you, but the problem is that many Creationists think that humans are static in nature, that God made us the way we are and we are never going to be better than this. i.e. we are not currently evolving. If you study basic biology you'll know that even DNA in a living human is changing, right now. Genes turn off and others turn on, new mutations happen, some good, some bad.
There are different degrees of absurdity within the debate. Some discussions are reasonable, like the ones you're talking about. Religion and evolution can co-exist so long as God put it into motion, but there are people who won't even accept evolution itself. They reject all scientific rationales.
I've been to Europe and I've lived in Canada a couple of years now. When it comes to this debate, the world thinks we are a laughing stock, and I am embarrassed for our country. I have to apologize on behalf of America every time some foreigner brings up the subject. On one had we have one of the most technologically advanced nations on earth whose scientists and engineers are bar none, but we have a majority population that doesn't even believe in evolution. It's madness.
You can scream the truth from the mountain top and be wrong at the top of your voice.
Except it isn't wrong. It is supported by an absurd amount of evidence, unlike religion which is supported by jack squat.
Reality matters. Deal with it.
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