it on Y!A? NOTE: I am not saying that all Christians deny evolution, I'm specifically talking about those that do.
But seriously, I see so many "questions" full of logically vacuous misunderstandings of evolution ... when they're actually learning about it and genuinely seeking information, then that's fine, but when someone still thinks "If we evolved from monkeys then why are there still monkeys" is actually a good argument against evolution, I facepalm inside.
Why can't more of these Christians pay attention in science lessons at school and learn about evolution before they make poor attempts to refute it?
@Knarf - "I know as much about the myth of evolution ... I have actually studied both, in depth"
Yet only one line later you say "When I was at school and through my college years, evolution was never taught". So where does your grand understanding of evolution come frm?
"99% of people believed the Bible."
I gather that's supposed to be a metaphor, not an unsourced statistic.
"The education system of today needs to include a Christian class (and not comparative religion that some have)"
What, so people only learn about your view and noone elses? Where's the sense in that?
"If that were so, atheists would be able to make an informed decision as they would "know" the truth that they are about to reject."
Atheists are usually atheists because they've enquired, questionned and thought long and hard about religion, but have decided that they don't believe God exists. We learn about Christianity already. Nothing more is needed to give someone an unprejudiced view of Christianity.
@Journey Man - You look like you've actually put some thought and rational scientific enquiry into your answer. I'm sorry to say that you haven't convinced me, but I see no reason to scorn you as you made a legitimate refutation.
But seriously, I see so many "questions" full of logically vacuous misunderstandings of evolution ... when they're actually learning about it and genuinely seeking information, then that's fine, but when someone still thinks "If we evolved from monkeys then why are there still monkeys" is actually a good argument against evolution, I facepalm inside.
Why can't more of these Christians pay attention in science lessons at school and learn about evolution before they make poor attempts to refute it?
@Knarf - "I know as much about the myth of evolution ... I have actually studied both, in depth"
Yet only one line later you say "When I was at school and through my college years, evolution was never taught". So where does your grand understanding of evolution come frm?
"99% of people believed the Bible."
I gather that's supposed to be a metaphor, not an unsourced statistic.
"The education system of today needs to include a Christian class (and not comparative religion that some have)"
What, so people only learn about your view and noone elses? Where's the sense in that?
"If that were so, atheists would be able to make an informed decision as they would "know" the truth that they are about to reject."
Atheists are usually atheists because they've enquired, questionned and thought long and hard about religion, but have decided that they don't believe God exists. We learn about Christianity already. Nothing more is needed to give someone an unprejudiced view of Christianity.
@Journey Man - You look like you've actually put some thought and rational scientific enquiry into your answer. I'm sorry to say that you haven't convinced me, but I see no reason to scorn you as you made a legitimate refutation.