Creationism VS. Evolutionism: It Gets Personal

QUOTE(thetitus @ Sep 13 2005, 08:51 AM)
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i'm not quoting your entire post, but here are a few articles refuting whatever 'evidence' for young-earth creationism you have.

they've fallen into two catagories:
false evidence for a young earth

and

things 'wrong' with evolution. now, tell me: why is a problem with evolution PROOF for creationism?

first: see this article about the compatability of christianity and evolution: see here

second: as to the age of the earth, see here
and, specifically on the polonium halos,
see here

thirdly: for a refutation of your appendix assertions, see
here

i find it stupid that you even try to postulate that the bible is a valid historical source - it's noted to be fairly accurate in the new testament, but the old testament is notably inaccurate - the majority of it is religious parable!

this isn't a case of 'open mindedness', it's a case of scientific veracity - creationism isn't even falsifiable! to present it side by side on a SCIENTIFIC standpoint with evolution is absurd. it's a completely faith-based endeavour.

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Let's get one thing straight. I do not consider problems concerning evolution to be EVIDENCE against creation.

Here's what I do think: Most people like you judge it as such because, as I've said, let's face it, evolution is the norm. Would you be willing to even look for valid evidence with regards to creationism?

That's why creationists often find it easier to poke holes into the evolutionist theory. BECAUSE People like you do not have any background at all in creationism, and have absolutely no interest of doing so.

Secondly, you bring up an interesting point in the veracity of the Old Testament. What I was talking about in my post about archaeological findings corresponding to the Bible was actually referring to the Old Testament. And since you pointed out that the New Testament also figures reliably with many people, Thanks.

Another point I've found out is that the links we gave all stem from rival sites. There is absolutely no way I can contradict one or another. I'm just giving examples of evidence which most people, including you would not even know if someone didn't bother to try justifying creationist theory to you.

By the way, I find it interesting that, at least in the minority, creationism has been "accepted" as a theory, albeit a very unpopular one, opposed to evolutionism, thus warranting refution to evidence, discussions, and debates such as this one. Considering that it is "preposterous" and "stupid" to even postulate that etc. etc..

And therein lies the main fact of the matter. Due to the fact that creationism is based on the Bible, it instantly becomes unworthy of further examination for most people, like you.

Thus the "I find it stupid that you..." statements.

I'm not a scientist, heck, I just entered college. But what I know is that history is written by the winners. And in this case, evolution seems to be the winner, because in the eyes of most people, like you, evolution IS history.