Do creationists accept the evolution of plants?

[CabVet]

On another topic, when presented with clear evidence for evolution above the species level in plants, a creationist said this:

most people do not question the evolution of plant life. Thats a nontopic.

So, I am curious, is this the opinion of most creationists? Do they really think that plants evolve and animals do not? And if plants were created the same way as animals why would they evolve while animals do not?

 

[Kylie]

Plants aren't real life forms, that's why Noah didn't take them on the ark.

 

[Simmeh]

Plants aren't real life forms, that's why Noah didn't take them on the ark.

Or why eating them in the Garden of Eden didn't count as death.

 

[biggles53]

Plants aren't real life forms, that's why Noah didn't take them on the ark.

Yep...I've heard them pitch that one before....because plants aren't capable of movement, they aren't really living things....

Yes.......really..........

 

[BL2KTN]

Wonder if plants have kinds?

"Yep, all them thar grasses come from the grass kind. Monkey grass, bermuda grass, field grass... it all came from the same kind 'bout seven thousand years ago. And it all magically lived through that thar flood too!"

 

[Strathos]

Yep...I've heard them pitch that one before....because plants aren't capable of movement, they aren't really living things....

Yes.......really..........

Wonder how they explain this then:

 

[AV1611VET]

If plants evolve, why are there still trees?

 

[juvenissun]

On another topic, when presented with clear evidence for evolution above the species level in plants, a creationist said this:



So, I am curious, is this the opinion of most creationists? Do they really think that plants evolve and animals do not? And if plants were created the same way as animals why would they evolve while animals do not?

Plants do not change as animals do. If evolution describes the behavior of animal change, then it does not apply to plants.

 

[Strathos]

Plants do not change as animals do. If evolution describes the behavior of animal change, then it does not apply to plants.

Even though they both reproduce and mutate with inherited genetic variation?

 

[CabVet]

Plants do not change as animals do.

Says who?

If evolution describes the behavior of animal change, then it does not apply to plants.

Why not? Plants have DNA and reproduce, just like animals do.

 

[CabVet]

If plants evolve, why are there still trees?

And here I was, thinking the OP was a simple yes or no question. Silly me.

 

[juvenissun]

Says who?



Why not? Plants have DNA and reproduce, just like animals do.

No. They are different.

 

[CabVet]

No. They are different.

How? Plants are not life, right? So they evolve? What part of what I said is wrong? Do they have DNA? Do they reproduce?

 

[juvenissun]

Even though they both reproduce and mutate with inherited genetic variation?

The mechanism is different.

Seeds from an apple tree grow new trees with different DNA. But the new tree is still a 100% apple tree.

(Ha, see what have I learned.)

 

[CabVet]

The mechanism is different.

Blank statement.

Seeds from an apple tree grow new trees with different DNA. But the new tree is still a 100% apple tree.

Eggs from humans grow new humans with different DNA. But the new human is still a 100% human. How is that different? That is how evolution works.

(Ha, see what have I learned.)

No, I really don't.

 

[justlookinla]

For some, bananas are 50% human.

LOL.

 

[Naturalism]

Plants do not change as animals do. If evolution describes the behavior of animal change, then it does not apply to plants.

Biological Evolution applies to living organisms, not just a subset of all organisms (animals).

 

[BL2KTN]

Just imagine what we could all learn if those of us who enjoyed science researched new topics everyday. As I read the creationist responses on here, they aren't interested in knowledge or facts... it's just stupid jokes, hairbrained questions, and false statements that a third grader should know.

 

[PsychoSarah]

If plants evolve, why are there still trees?

Because trees haven't gone extinct. Why wouldn't there be trees?

 

[PsychoSarah]

For some, bananas are 50% human.

LOL.

The modern banana is a genetic monstocity that is completely man made and preserved only through the efforts of humans. If we decided not to actively ensure the survival of the fruit we see in supermarkets, it would die out likely within a few years.