jeudi 19 juin 2014

Some Popular Christian Arguments Against Evolution

By Ina Hunt


Ever since Darwin published his momentous work titled On the Origin of the Species a fierce debate has raged in both scientific and religious circles. Creationists strongly reject the idea that species evolve over time. They argue that the earth, in fact the entire universe has been created and that it is not a very old system. Scientists largely accept the theory proposed by Darwin. However, there are still numerous Christian arguments against evolution.

The Bible is the main source of information for religious groups that argue that there can be no such thing as creatures evolving slowly over time. They see the Bible as accurate in every sense. The Bible clearly states that God created the earth and the heavens Himself in six days. This is enough for staunch believers. They say that the Bible does not contain any lies.

Another popular defense by believers is that the very existence of the universe is clear proof that there is a Creator. They say that even scientists agree that the universe is not eternal and that it had a definite beginning. This, they say, is clear proof that there must be another force that is eternal and that created the universe at a specific time and place.

Creationists also like to cite the Second Law of Thermodynamics to prove their point. This law, which is accepted by most reputable scientists state that, over time, all things will tend towards becoming less ordered. This is why hot water becomes colder, buildings fall into decay and even stars and planets become unstable and eventually burn out. Creationists say that the theories of Darwin are just the opposite and that he preaches that things become more ordered over time, not less.

Fossil records feature strongly in the points made by creationists. They say that all fossils found to date are fully formed. Not a single fossil that shows a transformation into another state has ever been found. They also point out that the slow evolving process proposed by Darwin would be impossible and that creatures in that state would not be able to survive at all.

Opponents of Darwin also point out that human speech is unique and that even extensive efforts failed to teach any other life form to communicate on the same level. They also point out that the human ability to exercise free will is unique and that it has always been like that. These abilities have not evolved but have been part of the human make up from the earliest times.

Creationists often point out that the theories proposed by Darwin place a heavy emphasis on the survival of the fittest. Yet, they say, everything on earth is in complex relationships with other beings. No species can survive on its own. The inter dependence of species points towards intelligent design rather than a fight for survival. This would not be possible if each species evolved independently.

It seems that there is little chance that the debate between evolutionists and Christians will be concluded to the satisfaction of everybody. Creationists believe that the Bible is irrefutable prove that God created earth as it is. They say that no species can possibly evolve into something else, not even over a long period of time.




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