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Creationists: Would your view on god change if evolution was proven to be true?
I'm just wanted to ask this hypothetical question. If evolution was proven true (to your satisfaction) and there was absolutely no disagreement among religous leaders, scientists, and others that evolution took place over millions of years would that change your view of god? Would you lose faith? Would you still believe in god? What else would change for you?
I'm just wanted to ask this hypothetical question. If evolution was proven true (to your satisfaction) and there was absolutely no disagreement among religous leaders, scientists, and others that evolution took place over millions of years would that change your view of god? Would you lose faith? Would you still believe in god? What else would change for you?
dumb question. hypothetical guestion like this are useless.
I'm just wanted to ask this hypothetical question. If evolution was proven true (to your satisfaction) and there was absolutely no disagreement among religous leaders, scientists, and others that evolution took place over millions of years would that change your view of god? Would you lose faith? Would you still believe in god? What else would change for you?
if your view of God changed due to that then that is horribly weak faith
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dumb question. hypothetical guestion like this are useless.
Why? Especially questions like the one asked by Matthew79 give insight in the thinking of (in this case) creationists. They tell us how hard it is for people to change their mind on this issue and what the prime motivators are for them to be creationists. I for one am very interested in the answers.
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`Contrariwise,' continued Tweedledee, `if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic.'
-Through the Looking Glas by Lewis Caroll-
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One must remember that, for many creationists, you would have to disprove the very existence of God before they would consider the reality of evolution. To them, their belief in God precedes any and all evidence. Look at dad for instance. It doesn't matter what evidence you provide. He chalks it up to pre-flood miracles etc. etc.
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And, in fact, we already know the answer from earlier threads where a similar question was asked. A fair share of the young earth creationists wouldn't change their thoughts on a young earth and evolution, even if God came down from heaven to tell them they are wrong.
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Tom
'What luck for rulers, that men do not think.'
-Ascribed to Adolf Hitler-
`Contrariwise,' continued Tweedledee, `if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic.'
-Through the Looking Glas by Lewis Caroll-
Statistics are like a bikini. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital.
Why? Especially questions like the one asked by Matthew79 give insight in the thinking of (in this case) creationists. They tell us how hard it is for people to change their mind on this issue and what the prime motivators are for them to be creationists. I for one am very interested in the answers.
Let's not be too hasty. Without looking back, there were some very similar answers to the question "What if we found the ark." A little give an take might be helpful.
The problem is that nothing will ever be accepted as "proof" by creationists. If the strong concordance between radiometric dating methodologies is ignored by creationists, then I really can't see a way for the two camps to convince one another. Morton's Demon is simply too strong for some to overcome.
At the same time, it would only be fair for a creationist to answer back "If we found parts of the Death Star . . ."
__________________ "Since YAC [Young-Age Creation] epistemology accepts Biblical claims over physical evidence and human reason, logical or evidential arguments for evolution and/or against YAC are likely to be ineffective in converting most YACists."--Kurt Wise
Just thought that I would respond to your post....so perhaps others would find some more to talk about.....
In my opinion, if evolution was proven to be true, then that means that the Bible is false. Well, that there are mistakes in the Bible. If there are mistakes in the Bible then God is not all powerful because it was through Him that the Bible was made. I think that if evolution was proven true then there would be no all powerful God. Although I don't know for sure because believing in God is based on faith. But creationism is a big part of believing in the true God as I see it.
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I'm just wanted to ask this hypothetical question. If evolution was proven true (to your satisfaction) and there was absolutely no disagreement among religous leaders, scientists, and others that evolution took place over millions of years would that change your view of god? Would you lose faith? Would you still believe in god? What else would change for you?
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