Has evolution gone terribly wrong?

[OldWiseGuy]

Considering the overall condition of mankind would science concede that evolution has produced a monstrosity? Is science capable of coming to that conclusion?

 

[TheBear]

Considering the overall condition of mankind would science concede that evolution has produced a monstrosity? Is science capable of coming to that conclusion?

Contrary to what the clergy might be telling you, evolution is a mindless process which has no goal, just like mathematics. There's no such thing as 'forward' or 'backward'. There's no such thing as 'devolution'. So, you're question is moot.

 

[sniperelite7]

Condition of mankind? Our species is found all over the world, on the tallest mountains and in the deepest oceans. We can even be found in space(on occasion).

I'd say evolution has produced a highly "successful" organism. Nothings perfect, but hey, you don't get better than what we've accomplished(barring E.T. life)

 

[Blayz]

Considering the overall condition of mankind would science concede that evolution has produced a monstrosity?

Nope, partly because "monstrosity" is a subjective, human term but mostly because "science" is a process, and can no more "concede" anything than gravity can.

Is science capable of coming to that conclusion?

Nope again. Like I said, science, like gravity, doesn't come to conclusions.

 

[variant]

Considering the overall condition of mankind would science concede that evolution has produced a monstrosity? Is science capable of coming to that conclusion?

The process of biological evolution in and of itself has no moral underpinnings.

 

[Redac]

Evolution does not have an endgame.

 

[Jamin4422]

Evolution does not have an endgame.

Everything has an end and a beginning. You can not have an end without a beginning nor a beginning without an end.

 

[Elendur]

Everything has an end and a beginning.

Not necessarily. Everyone who has had education in math past basic algebra should know that.

You can not have an end without a beginning nor a beginning without an end.

I agree, reluctantly, with this. I can't think of an example where that doesn't apply other than through basic definitions.

 

[TemperateSeaIsland]

Everything has an end and a beginning. You can not have an end without a beginning nor a beginning without an end.

I think you're misunderstanding the term "endgame" it doensn't mean "without end" it means "no overall plan or objective". True, evolution will end when there is no more life to reproduce.

 

[AV1611VET]

Considering the overall condition of mankind would science concede that evolution has produced a monstrosity? Is science capable of coming to that conclusion?

I doubt it ... science runs on the No True Scotsman principle.

Certainly science* is capable of coming to that conclusion, but it won't.

In fact, it will take that principle right into the Tribulation period.

* By science, I mean the collective body of scientists that make up science's various disciplines.

 

[Split Rock]

Considering the overall condition of mankind would science concede that evolution has produced a monstrosity? Is science capable of coming to that conclusion?

What is the "overall condition" of mankind that you consider monsterous?

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Contrary to what the clergy might be telling you, evolution is a mindless process which has no goal, just like mathematics. There's no such thing as 'forward' or 'backward'. There's no such thing as 'devolution'. So, you're question is moot.

As a snapshot in evolutionary time only would you concede that mankind is a horrible biological anomoly (without moralizing those terms)?

 

[Split Rock]

As a snapshot in evolutionary time only would you concede that mankind is a horrible biological anomoly (without moralizing those terms)?

Could you please explain why you conclude we are a "horrible biological anomoly?"

 

[Doveaman]

Nope again. Like I said, science, like gravity, doesn't come to conclusions.

Is it because they don't know anything.

 

[serge546]

If you agree that we evolved religion, which i think most scientists would, then yes I think evolution created a monstrosity. The concept works fine at a tribal level to bring members together and explain unknown phenomena.

It does not work when a species as complex as ours, which can overcome natural carrying capacity, gets a "them vs. us" mentality. This leads to dehumanizing certain groups which leads into some of the greatest atrocities humans have committed .

I'm not picking on theism alone, as some famous atheists did commit crimes against other groups. Nevertheless, atheism is a response to the concept of religion itself.

Granted, throughout most of our evolutionary history this concept of "us vs. them" helped us survive until today. In this era, with weapons of mass destruction available, it is a curse.

 

[Tomk80]

As a snapshot in evolutionary time only would you concede that mankind is a horrible biological anomoly (without moralizing those terms)?

No.

The thing that has evolved in humans and determined our path is our ability for logical reasoning. I don't think that is a "horrible biological anomaly" for the same reason I don't think an eagle's sight, a cheetah's speed or an owl's soundless flight are "horrible biological anomalies".

 

[Jro]

Yo, we had 40 foot long critters with STEAK KNIVES for TEETH and 100 foot squids and deadly spiders with metal fangs and GIANT SHARKS and SCORPIONS and like, heck, you want to call the pink apes the monster? I mean fair go, we have the atom bomb, but that wasn't necessarily an evolved behavior whereas GIANT SHARKS are pretty much completely engineered by evolution to ruin a good beach party.

 

[TheBear]

As a snapshot in evolutionary time only would you concede that mankind is a horrible biological anomoly (without moralizing those terms)?

Is that what you really think? Really??

How sad.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Is that what you really think? Really??

How sad.

From an 'evolutionary' point of view, yes. You and others should consider my question more carefully.

 

[juvenissun]

Considering the overall condition of mankind would science concede that evolution has produced a monstrosity? Is science capable of coming to that conclusion?

Good review. I just don't believe evolutionists can't see this. They just don't want to acknowledge it. Reasons used to deny this fact are obviously seen in their arguments.