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Could this generation of creationists be the last?

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that will happen some time after the bible is completely re written to catch up with reality

We will see which religion wins out in the end, I guess ...Christianity or evolution. I am going to stick with God.
 
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IF evolution was a real science, we would not still be having this debate today. The fact that this argument has not be eliminated only proves that evolution is not a science. It will still be argued til the end times.

I just want it out of the schools and into it's own church where it belongs.
 
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We will see which religion wins out in the end, I guess ...Christianity or evolution. I am going to stick with God.

evolution is not a religion.

Maybe the bible should have a brief dictionary at the front of it or something? that way christians might actually know and understand words like 'religion', 'atheist', 'evolution' and 'free-thinking'.

is all agreeing to use the enlish language approximately the same way really that taxing on you guys?

edit: can we add 'faith' into the terms that some christians need to learn the meaning of as well please? thanks
 
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what are you talking about? Real science is all about debate and the presentation of different ideas, lol.

The fact that people refuse to look at or accept the evidence put before them in regards to evolution in no way gives any value to creationism. It's not like if you can put your fingers in your ears, close your eyes and ignore the truth long enough that it somehow gives value to your own irrational beliefs.
 
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ah, the old "I am talking above your intelligence level" argument.
 
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no, Bible thumpers have a zero problem with science and math theories. It is false religions, we stand up against.
 
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ah, the old "I am talking above your intelligence level" argument.

no, it's the old 'you don't know what words mean' argument. I would hope your intelligence level is sufficient to know the basic meanings of everyday words like 'religion' and be able to use them properly.

do you realise that evolution is not a religion? I mean it's ok to admit you made a mistake by writing that, then we can clear it up and move on.

edit: in case you missed it your mate incorrectly called himself a 'free-thinker' but he was at least able admit he made a mistake and change it to 'theorizer' when he realised he was mis-using the term free-thinker. this post was partially aimed at him too
 
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no, evolution is a false religion...I guess, I will just have to remain to be "hung up" on that point...it is a worldview, nothing more.
 
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IF evolution was a real science, we would not still be having this debate today. The fact that this argument has not be eliminated only proves that evolution is not a science. It will still be argued til the end times.

The fact that there isn't really a debate among scientists (the people who actually know what they're talking about) should be enough to refute this little gem of bad logic.

So does the fact that people are still debating the validity of Christianity mean that it's not true? There are some people who still think the solar system is geocentric, does that mean that the sun does go around the earth? Because if it was really science, everyone would be in agreement, right?

There's nothing stopping people from arguing that 2+2=5 if they think their holy text tells them to think it is - they just become less and less relevant as time goes on. Can't reason someone out of a stance they didn't reason themselves into, so those with the ability to reason shake the dust from their feet and move on, to borrow a phrase.

We get it, jpc, you don't like evolution, that doesn't mean you can just make up any old guff.
 
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no, Bible thumpers have a zero problem with science and math theories. It is false religions, we stand up against.

well the first part is blatantly false, as many 'bible thumpers' as you call them have major problems with science because it actively disproves what is written in their holy book.

And given you have already shown you don't know the meaning of the word religion, I have no idea what the false religions you are talking about are. care to enlighten me?
 
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real science doesn't....it lines up perfectly. And there are more than a few real scientist who are not comfortable with evolution...so the world of science does not completely agree with evolution.

When science goes beyond the boundaries of observation then it is no longer science. It is theory at best...and I am being nice.
 
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IF evolution was a real science, we would not still be having this debate today. The fact that this argument has not be eliminated only proves that evolution is not a science. It will still be argued til the end times.

So, only a real science could change the hearts and minds of people so firmly entrenched in their vanities and insecurities, and convince them that maybe, just maybe, the world wasn't created just for their benefit. Check.
 
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no, evolution is a false religion...I guess, I will just have to remain to be "hung up" on that point...it is a worldview, nothing more.

no, it is not a false religion. a false religion is still a type of religion, and evolution is not any type of religion.

a religion generally has supernatural beings and/or events, rituals, holy books, morals codes and much more.

evolution is a scientific theory that explains the diversity of life on our planet.

they have nothing to do with each other, you are blatantly wrong.
 
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evolution is not a religion.
Paul calls prescient evolution a philosophy; and later, in the book of Revelation, Jesus calls it 'doctrine'.

And for the record, the Bible has a built-in dictionary.
 
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So, only a real science could change the hearts and minds of people so firmly entrenched in their vanities and insecurities, and convince them that maybe, just maybe, the world wasn't created just for their benefit. Check.

So much more good could be done by not wasting so much time trying to disprove God...it just aint ever going to happen.
 
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no, it is not a false religion. a false religion is still a type of religion, and evolution is not any type of religion.

I'll accept jpc's accusation that not actively trying to worship nature makes acceptance of evolution a "religion" when not actively worshipping Christ makes you a Christian.

Bible-bashers of that kind would be the first to pull a no-True-Christian on you, especially if you're one who is at least attempting to reconcile their beliefs with solid contemporary science like evolution.
 
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Paul calls prescient evolution a philosophy; and later, in the book of Revelation, Jesus calls it 'doctrine'.

And for the record, the Bible has a built-in dictionary.



So mathclub's statement is still correct then.
 
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The fact that there isn't really a debate among scientists (the people who actually know what they're talking about) should be enough to refute this little gem of bad logic.
Right -- like scientists who [clear throat] actually know what they're talking about, are going to peer-review themselves into concluding evolution is a religious doctrine.
 
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