Sin and Science

[Warrior FC]

Sin is the willful breaking of a religious or moral law. And it's a fact that people in this world sin!

So how does evolution or science relate to sin and evil being in this world?

Where did sin originally come from?

Has sin and evil evolved as well?

These questions, of course are aimed at athiests, not christians...Christians know where sin and evil came from!

 

 

[lithium.]

I don't believe in sin so I don't think we sin.

 

[Warrior FC]

Do you believe in good and bad?

 

[lithium.]

Yep. But I don't think sin exists.

 

[kern]

Originally posted by Warrior FC

So how does evolution or science relate to sin and evil being in this world?

Evolution has nothing to say about "sin" or "evil". That's religion, philosophy, and culture studies, not science.

Has sin and evil evolved as well?

No, the scientific Theory of Evolution is purely biological in nature and has nothing to say about the development of society, religion, or morals.

-Chris

 

[lithium.]

Originally posted by kern
Evolution has nothing to say about "sin" or "evil". That's religion, philosophy, and culture studies, not science.



No, the scientific Theory of Evolution is purely biological in nature and has nothing to say about the development of society, religion, or morals.

-Chris

I agree and you are completely right.

 

[Warrior FC]

Seesaw...Let me enlighten you....Sin does exist!

The bible tells us that the devil is the god of this world and anyone who is not saved or born again (spiritually speaking, born of the Holy Spirit) is under the power and influence of the devil.

And the devil has blinded you into believing everything but the truth!

It's easy to deny and simply say "I don't believe in something", but the fact of the matter is, we must all open our eyes and get real.

Sin and evil is evident everywhere.... and you know it!

 

[lithium.]

Let me enlighten you just because you believe something doesn't mean it exists. This isn't a place to be talking about if sin exists. This is a science forum.

 

[lithium.]

I don't know about anyone else here, but IMO there is no reason to believe something if there is no evidence for it.

 

[Warrior FC]

People kill other people... there is your evidence!

 

[lithium.]

Originally posted by Warrior FC
People kill other people... there is your evidence!

That is only evidence that people kill people. It's not evidence that sin exists.

 

[Warrior FC]

Why then, is the word "sin" in our dictionaries, if it is not something real?

 

[lithium.]

Originally posted by Warrior FC
Why then, is the word "sin" in our dictionaries, if it is not something real?

They don't add words to the dictionary just because something exists. They add the word after it's been used a few times in different ways.

Edited.

 

[Warrior FC]

You seem to pick and choose only what YOU WANT TO BELIEVE!

You will believe what other men say about evolution without finding the actual evidence yourself...Why's that?

 

[lithium.]

Originally posted by Warrior FC
You seem to pick and choose only what YOU WANT TO BELIEVE!

You will believe what other men say about evolution without finding the actual evidence yourself...Why's that?

LOL you do know you can see the evidence. You can look at the evidence anytime you want. No your wrong and this is my last post for to night. Others probably have there own opinion about this. I think evolution exists because there is loads of evidence backing it up, and I only believe in something if there is evidence backing it up.

 

[Warrior FC]

There is plenty of evidence as you say backing up the bible and God as well but you won't believe that evidence?????

 

[kern]

Originally posted by Warrior FC
Why then, is the word "sin" in our dictionaries, if it is not something real?

"sin" is a real *concept*, but that does not necessarily mean it's a real thing. The word "sin" only makes sense in the context of a religious system, and usually requires a concept of absolute truth to make any sense. If you don't believe in God, it usually follows that you would not believe in "sin".

Note that "evil" is not the same thing as "sin" from a secular standpoint, though they may be closely related in Christian theology.

-Chris

 

[Jerry Smith]

Excellent post kern. On the money.

Now, evolutionary psychologists (bless them) think that they can explain many psychological and sociological phenomena from an evolutionary perspective, but their track record is pretty lame so far. I think a deeper understanding of the biological basis for psychological and social systems is necessary before that becomes feasible.

 

[lithium.]

Originally posted by Warrior FC
There is plenty of evidence as you say backing up the bible and God as well but you won't believe that evidence?????

Well the only evidence that exists for god is personal evidence. And if you want to rely on that then all religions are true, and which would mean there is more than one god.

 

[lithium.]

Nice post kern.