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Does Evolution Require Atheism? |
Mar 10 2008, 04:07 PM
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Well does it? Most religious people and hardcore scientists today are often incline to believe that atheism and evolution are rigorously intertwined. According to the majority (us), we are thought to believe that if one is to accept evolution as the explanation for life on Earth, it usually leads that person to become an atheist.
The problem I have with this assumption is that I don’t agree with it. Contrary to popular belief, evolution actually doesn’t explain anything about the origins of the universe, the world, or life in general. You can say Evolution is more of an explanation on the development of life. I personally believe a person can accept evolution as an explanation for the advancement of life, and the diversity, while still being able to believe that the Earth and life were first caused by God. Therefore, there’s no reason why a person can’t be a theist and at the same time accept the theory of evolution. Thoughts? |
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Mar 10 2008, 04:53 PM
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-edit tung, im ranting here. why is it that you're coming off as a 'hey, i go to college so i know more about you. i can insult God all i want now because i am a biology major and that makes me smarter than all of you. ' ? honestly, tung. it's called arrogance. you have it. quit being a dick. and for those of you who say evolution and atheism are not entwined are ignorant. evolution is now the marching banner on which atheism marches to. ALSO, when evolution tells me that everything i do is subconcious, and even doing things such things as skipping in line is some sort of subconcious way for me to try to get ahead of the gene-battle? that says a lot. that tells me something about how evolution speaks about life. tung, if you are starting bio 1, don't come across as some dick with some bits of knowledge. i've read your topics in here, they don't come off as intelligent. in fact, all you do is have a ' f**k you ' demeanor while successfully avoiding the actual debate/question. |
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Mar 29 2008, 03:16 AM
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![]() nicola ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 66 Joined: Mar 2008 Member No: 635,560 |
and for those of you who say evolution and atheism are not entwined are ignorant. evolution is now the marching banner on which atheism marches to. ALSO, when evolution tells me that everything i do is subconcious, and even doing things such things as skipping in line is some sort of subconcious way for me to try to get ahead of the gene-battle? that says a lot. that tells me something about how evolution speaks about life. You are getting Freud confused with Darwin and it is hilarious. Most atheists believe in evolution, but atheism was here before the other. They're not entwined, it just so happens that most atheists are smart enough to recognize that evolution is fact. |
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Mar 29 2008, 03:27 AM
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You are getting Freud confused with Darwin and it is hilarious. Most atheists believe in evolution, but atheism was here before the other. They're not entwined, it just so happens that most atheists are smart enough to recognize that evolution is fact. Yeah let me know when a monkey evolves again into a human. Anyways, there's evolution but to an extent. I find it highly laughable that people would sit here and assume that we came from monkeys. But the different forms of evolutions do exist... let me know when you atheist realize there's more information than what darwin has revealed about the Galapagos ruins. Until then, don't talk shit like you know shit but they aren't saying it in terms of some kind of "Godyear." The Bible was written by man and when they say year, they meant year. You're making it up as you go lmao. HA! "You're makin it up as you go" Again go read something before assuming what I know. On top of that, don't associate the Bible with God... the Bible aint shit and I'd wipe my ass with it, as it holds no authenticity. LOL @ People who read the bible... misunderstand the bible, then use the bible to slam religion/God. Pathetic fools |
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Mar 29 2008, 03:55 AM
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![]() nicola ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 66 Joined: Mar 2008 Member No: 635,560 |
Yeah let me know when a monkey evolves again into a human. Anyways, there's evolution but to an extent. I find it highly laughable that people would sit here and assume that we came from monkeys. I'm pretty sure you'd be dead if that ever happens again, but whatever. Evolution is a very complicated process and it takes millions and millions of years to occur, and the chances of similar stimuli ever occurring twice and the same genetic changes to occur successfully are very slim. And the fact that our genetic codes are 99.4% similar and new scientific genetic research has proven that chimps should be considered members of the same genus (homo) as us is pretty goddamn convincing. I really don't know why you find this notion so ridiculous. There is a thousand times more evidence that we evolved from monkeys than there is that God said Abracadabra! one day and there we were(of which there is 0 evidence, and trillions of dinosaurian years of evidence in which there were no human beings to the contrary). Anyone with half a brain is more inclined to believe the former. let me know when you atheist realize there's more information than what darwin has revealed about the Galapagos ruins. Until then, don't talk shit like you know shit HA! "You're makin it up as you go" Again go read something before assuming what I know. You've just contradicted yourself lmao. Here, once again, you're making shit up as you go, this time saying that I don't know this or I don't know that, or I haven't read this or I haven't read that. Way to go, man. On top of that, don't associate the Bible with God... the Bible aint shit and I'd wipe my ass with it, as it holds no authenticity. LOL @ People who read the bible... misunderstand the bible, then use the bible to slam religion/God. Pathetic fools The Christian God is just as authentic as the Islamic God, in the fact that there is no authenticity whatsoever behind belief in either of them. I've read the Qur'an and the Bible and the Torah, and I found little truth in either. And all were fundamentally very similar. |
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Mar 29 2008, 04:19 AM
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I'm pretty sure you'd be dead if that ever happens again, but whatever. Evolution is a very complicated process and it takes millions and millions of years to occur, and the chances of similar stimuli ever occurring twice and the same genetic changes to occur successfully are very slim. And the fact that our genetic codes are 99.4% similar and new scientific genetic research has proven that chimps should be considered members of the same genus (homo) as us is pretty goddamn convincing. I really don't know why you find this notion so ridiculous. There is a thousand times more evidence that we evolved from monkeys than there is that God said Abracadabra! one day and there we were(of which there is 0 evidence, and trillions of dinosaurian years of evidence in which there were no human beings to the contrary). Anyone with half a brain is more inclined to believe the former. Ok and as time continues... so would evolution. So show me evolution from a monkey to human, til then I'll sit back and laugh And actually if you been researching scientific studies, you'd realize that there's a probability that humans could have actually existed during the dinosaurian era. Again you should study a lil deeper into the Galapagos ruins. QUOTE You've just contradicted yourself lmao. Here, once again, you're making shit up as you go, this time saying that I don't know this or I don't know that, or I haven't read this or I haven't read that. Way to go, man. Uh no. QUOTE The Christian God is just as authentic as the Islamic God, in the fact that there is no authenticity whatsoever behind belief in either of them. No. You've failed to realize quite a lot of authenticity. But since you know so much of religion, you should be able to cross reference and realize the authenticities. QUOTE I've read the Qur'an and the Bible and the Torah, and I found little truth in either. And all were fundamentally very similar. Unfortunately this is the internet so I can't ask for proof as you could easily google it. But the fact that you claim they are fundamentally very similar only proves to me that you have not read all three. And if you read the Torah, you would have had to read the Talmud as well. On top of that, the Torah and Talmud should only be read in Hebrew as there's MANY scriptures which cannot be translated to English as a whole... I'm only talking in terms of the Bible here because YOU are. lmao. LOL I don't use the Bible as my references... it's not authentic enough. The Trinity alone is laughable. QUOTE Stop assuming what I have and haven't read, thanks. It makes you look like an idiot. Obviously there's certain things you haven't read because your argument is pretty typical of atheists... it's pretty much elementary knowledge. QUOTE Gee, what a compelling argument. Really stands testament to your quality as a person and what your religion has taught you. What argument? There is no argument... if you re-read my "apology" it's not even serious... I simply meant sorry for the cursing... I was in a Samuel L. Jackson mode =\ QUOTE And I posted, what, three times? Why don't try putting up a good argument for once instead of resorting to pettiness and insults. You're insulting my belief system... so uh, f**k you, eat shit and die. You're lucky we aren't back in time. I'd cut your head off, infidel. That's what God likes. QUOTE How am I standing up for religion lol? I think religion is one of the most dreadful things ever spawned by society. You were just suckin the Christian god's dick about how jesus is a good guy... if you don't believe in jesus.. then why would you even compliment his existence?... In my opinion, non-believers are the most dreadful things that ever spawned by society. |
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tungmyBANANA Does Evolution Require Atheism? Mar 10 2008, 04:07 PM
brooklyneast05 no. it doesn't require atheism. Mar 10 2008, 04:10 PM
misoshiru No. I believe in evolution, but I'm not athei... Mar 10 2008, 04:16 PM
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pandora evolution does not require atheism. as a christian... Mar 10 2008, 05:46 PM
pandora http://atheism.about.com/library/FAQs/evo/...o_rel... Mar 10 2008, 05:48 PM
Tamacracker Evolution is evolution... whether a religious or n... Mar 10 2008, 06:13 PM
superstitious I believe the question is whether or not one can b... Mar 10 2008, 06:24 PM
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kryogenix I believe in evolution. Mar 10 2008, 07:06 PM
Steven QUOTE(kryogenix @ Mar 10 2008, 07:06 PM) ... Mar 10 2008, 08:17 PM
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yrrnotelekktric no, evolution doesnt require atheism. Mar 10 2008, 08:00 PM
brooklyneast05 i think it would just depend on how literal you ch... Mar 10 2008, 08:40 PM
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brooklyneast05 we are in agreement. Mar 12 2008, 04:56 PM
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Autobahn IMO, evolution is simply another sector of science... Mar 18 2008, 09:35 PM
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ChaseTheDragon Thats retarded. Atheism requires evolution though... Mar 29 2008, 05:00 AM
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NoSex There are so many errors and absurdities in this t... Mar 29 2008, 05:21 PM
Rhianann QUOTE(monster @ Mar 10 2008, 05:53 PM) no... Mar 29 2008, 05:22 PM
BadCraziness So basically, Rhiannan, you're a deist.
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brooklyneast05 so what were you when you were born? Apr 2 2008, 03:31 PM
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BadCraziness As for not having a reason to exist, most of us ju... Apr 3 2008, 06:39 PM

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BadCraziness QUOTECut the shit, atheism is a choice after being... Apr 3 2008, 05:28 PM
BadCraziness Well, there goes my faith in the human race again. Apr 2 2008, 10:02 PM
ersatz You can't hold everyone accountable for readin... Apr 3 2008, 03:07 PM
Tamacracker QUOTE(ersatz @ Apr 3 2008, 04:07 PM) You ... Apr 3 2008, 03:18 PM
ersatz How does not believing in a god negate a person... Apr 3 2008, 10:04 PM
Tungster Wow the f**ken last 10 posts has nothing relevant ... Apr 4 2008, 03:58 PM
Lanochka Well my view is that if you believe in evolution t... May 5 2008, 09:37 AM
Reidar Evolution is the opposite of "blind chance... May 5 2008, 03:06 PM
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Joss-eh-lime i say no it doesnt Jun 24 2008, 12:51 AM
CelestialAbyss No it doesn't... because you could think of it... Jul 23 2008, 10:57 PM
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