Poll: Does the Theory of Evolution have practical applications?

[pitabread]

I'm just expressing what others have said, that evolution is given credit even when it was not necessary for a scientific development.

What is your basis for that claim though? What do you mean it's not necessary?

 

[OldWiseGuy]

What is your basis for that claim though? What do you mean it's not necessary?

I don't believe the ToE is necessary for all biological scientific advances, even though given credit.

 

[pitabread]

I don't believe the ToE is necessary for all biological scientific advances, even though given credit.

Like what? Do you have specific examples?

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Like what? Do you have specific examples?

I offer all such advances that preceded the ToE.

 

[Kylie]

I voted for #1. I believe that without the belief in evolution some discoveries would not be made, even if they might have been.

Can you give an example of a discovery that was made based on an idea that was later found to be wrong?

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Can you give an example of a discovery that was made based on an idea that was later found to be wrong?

I think the premise of your question is wrong.

 

[Kylie]

I think the premise of your question is wrong.

Well, then, can you give an example of whatever you were talking about?

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Well, then, can you give an example of whatever you were talking about?

I can't.

 

[Kylie]

I can't.

Does that suggest to you that maybe what you were talking about is wrong?

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Does that suggest to you that maybe what you were talking about is wrong?

No.

 

[Kylie]

No.

And why is that?

 

[OldWiseGuy]

And why is that?

I'm not that interested in pursuing it.

 

[Ophiolite]

I'm not that interested in pursuing it.

That strikes one as discourteous. It suggests you are not participating in the discussion in good faith. It's no skin of my nose if your actions are thought discourteous, but it might trouble you. Perhaps you might exercise more discretion before posting thoughts you aren't willing to explain.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

That strikes one as discourteous. It suggests you are not participating in the discussion in good faith. It's no skin of my nose if your actions are thought discourteous, but it might trouble you. Perhaps you might exercise more discretion before posting thoughts you aren't willing to explain.

Kylie and I have a history. I've never been able to satisfy any of her questions. Any explanation just leads to more questions.

 

[pitabread]

I offer all such advances that preceded the ToE.

That makes no sense. The context of the thread is practical applications of the scientific theory of evolution (e.g. what came after it, not before).

Do you have any examples of scientific advances predicated on the ToE that you feel do not require the ToE?

 

[Kylie]

I'm not that interested in pursuing it.

You aren't interested in seeing if your ideas and opinions reflect the real world?

 

[Kylie]

Kylie and I have a history. I've never been able to satisfy any of her questions. Any explanation just leads to more questions.

Of course, the questions aren't just to satisfy my curiosity. I'm also hoping to get you to critically examine your own position. After all, isn't that what discussion is about? And yet you seem totally unwilling to reflect on your own position. Why is that?

 

[pitabread]

You aren't interested in seeing if your ideas and opinions reflect the real world?

Anyone who rejects contemporary science in favor of religious beliefs probably doesn't care in the first place.

 

[Kylie]

Anyone who rejects contemporary science in favor of religious beliefs probably doesn't care in the first place.

I suspect you are correct.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Anyone who rejects contemporary science in favor of religious beliefs probably doesn't care in the first place.

I don't reject science, as it is the study of the creation.

Christian beliefs are more valuable to mankind than science, imo. Sadly mankind prefers science over truth.

We mistakenly apply scientific solutions to spiritual problems*, thus the mess we're in.

* Most problems are spiritual in origin.