Why teach creationism in public school science classes?

[Pete Harcoff]

That faith, is exactly how I see God. In Hebrews 11:1 it says, Now faith is for things hope for, and the EVIDENCE of things not seen.
Then it goes on to give examples of how the great men of God did the things they did, becuase they had confidence, they had faith.

The difference, however, is that the things I listed are demonstrable to another person. If someone, for example, claims to me that France does not exist, I have the option of taking them there to show that it does (of course, they could still deny it).

However, if I asked for you to show me that God exists, could you do it?

 

[SUNSTONE]

To repeat the question and post:

Can I ask you where you are getting your information about evolution?

Evolution Is Not Chance.

So far your information seems to be wrong. May I suggest asking questions about evolution to learn what it really is, so you dont continue to believe False information.

Well then tell me what you believe about evolution, and how everything came about.

Is your answer, the same exact universal evolutionists answer?

 

[troodon]

Gensis 1:26

"Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."
-Genesis 1:26

That isn't even talking about Adam (notice the plural "let them"); how do you infer that he was created in a fully developed state from that verse?

 

[SUNSTONE]

The difference, however, is that the things I listed are demonstrable to another person. If someone, for example, claims to me that France does not exist, I have the option of taking them there to show that it does (of course, they could still deny it).

However, if I asked for you to show me that God exists, could you do it?

If your mom was dying of cancer, and I laid hands on her, to heal her. That is evidence of God, just not a body.

So prove to me that evolution made everythings. Explain it to me from the beginning, and proove it.

 

[Arikay]

Why wont you tell me where you are getting your information?

There is too much to post here. Maybe if you are willing to learn and not just repeat untruths, you could ask some questions in new threads.
That is, if you are willing to learn.

Well then tell me what you believe about evolution, and how everything came about.

Is your answer, the same exact universal evolutionists answer?

 

[troodon]

If your mom was dying of cancer, and I laid hands on her, to heal her. That is evidence of God, just not a body.

That's not necessarily evidence of God. Even *if* a natural explanation for the healing were not found you could claim any sort of supernatural entity or force were responsible for it

So prove to me that evolution made everythings. Explain it to me from the beginning, and proove it.

You cannot prove a scientific theory, only disprove one. Evolution has not been proven nor disproven.

 

[Pete Harcoff]

If your mom was dying of cancer, and I laid hands on her, to heal her. That is evidence of God, just not a body.

If you can really do that, why aren't you out curing people of cancer, then?

So prove to me that evolution made everythings. Explain it to me from the beginning, and proove it.

That is far beyond the scope of this forum. If you really want to learn, you've got a lot of reading to do. I'd start with the talk.origins FAQ pages on evolution, as there is a load of material there. After that, hit your local library. There's a good list of books over at IIDB on the subject.

 

[OneLargeToe]

You cannot prove a scientific theory, only disprove one. Evolution has not been proven nor disproven.

"And neither has creationism! blah blah blah...."

And the circle is complete.

 

[troodon]

"And neither has creationism! blah blah blah...."

And the circle is complete.

Nah, I'd bet that SUNSTONE does think that evolution has been disproven and that YEC has been proven. I'll pray for him

 

[SUNSTONE]

"Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."
-Genesis 1:26

That isn't even talking about Adam (notice the plural "let them"); how do you infer that he was created in a fully developed state from that verse?

Well its not life or death lesson, but I assume it to be true.
Because He made Eve, and she wasn't no baby, because Adam was real excited about seeing her.

 

[OneLargeToe]

This thread has gotten way off track.

However, to recap:

No evidence has been presented to back up any creation "theory". So, therefore, it shouldn't be taught in public school science classes. Since, you know, it isn't science.

 

[troodon]

Well its not life or death lesson, but I assume it to be true.
Because He made Eve, and she wasn't no baby, because Adam was real excited about seeing her.

Well, Adam could have been chillin' in the garden for ~20 years till God decided he needed a partner. Remember, Adam had to of had some time to have felt alone (The reason Eve was created; Genesis 2:18).

In the end it doesn't really matter, given the story's non-literal nature

 

[SUNSTONE]

"And neither has creationism! blah blah blah...."

And the circle is complete.

Yes the circle is complete. So now we have one theory being taught in schools, but not the other. But when it comes down to it, you simply don't know where everything came from.

No one has yet to prove or disprove God exists.

No one has yet to prove that evolution created made everything.

 

[Arikay]

sunstone, can you please Post an new thread showing some of your Evidence for creationism and your evidence against evolution?

If you are willing to learn, you may actually learn something. If not, then i guess you will go around writting false information. Now, thats not the best thing to do, is it?

 

[SUNSTONE]

This thread has gotten way off track.

However, to recap:

No evidence has been presented to back up any creation "theory". So, therefore, it shouldn't be taught in public school science classes. Since, you know, it isn't science.

Its only not science if it has not true. The fact is you don't know, either way. Same with evolution explaining where we came from.

 

[Pete Harcoff]

Yes the circle is complete. So now we have one theory being taught in schools, but not the other. But when it comes down to it, you simply don't know where everything came from.

No one has yet to prove or disprove God exists.

No one has yet to prove that evolution created made everything.

*sigh*

Okay, creationism is the issue here, not creation. Creationism deals with the specific how of creation. For example, young-Earth creationism states that the everything was created 6000-12000 years old (depending on who you ask), a global flood occured about 4500 years ago wiping out most life on Earth, etc.

This is testable and has been demonstrated to be false (some 200 years ago, no less). However, this does not disprove God. Only how some people think God created.

In comparison, the current accepted ideas of a 4.5 billion year Earth, Theory of Evolution, etc, have arisen based on observations of the physical evidence in the world. They have yet to be shown to be false, which is why they are taught in schools. However, they speak neither of existence nor nonexistence of God.

 

[OneLargeToe]

No one has yet to prove or disprove God exists.

No one has yet to prove that evolution created made everything.

I can come up with a whole load of things that hasn't been disproven. Disprove there aren't UFOs, vampires, or werewolves.

However, again, you need evidence to support claims. There is no evidence to support the YEC version of creation. There's plenty of evidence to support evolution. It is real and it is verifible and anyone can test it.

Lastly, evolution didn't "make" everything. Once again, evolution only explains the diversity of life on Earth. NOT where it came from. It could've came from a god, or aliens, or the Matrix, or whatever. This has been said so many times, this is the reason I firmly believe you guys have zero desire to actually learn.

It's really a shame. The universe is a fascinating place filled with wonders waiting to be explored and understood. It's sad that people like yourself keep your mind in a bottle.

 

[SUNSTONE]

sunstone, can you please Post an new thread showing some of your Evidence for creationism and your evidence against evolution?

If you are willing to learn, you may actually learn something. If not, then i guess you will go around writting false information. Now, thats not the best thing to do, is it?

I am not qualified to do a thread like that. I don't have any information on paper. Most of it was just picked up here and there from reading about it.

I don't spend alot of time studing that part of science. I would prefer to keep on track with my bible studies, since that has changed my life in a drastic way. In other words, I prefer to study the truth.

But I would really appreciate it if you started a thread on evolution, all its theorys, wether right or wrong, or crazy.And all the evidence to go along with it. This way I will know for sure.

 

[Arikay]

It is starting to seem like sun is refusing to listen to what evolution trully is, and instead is happy with his false version.
Personally I never like giving false information, but thats just me.

 

[OneLargeToe]

It is starting to seem like sun is refusing to listen to what evolution trully is, and instead is happy with his false version.
Personally I never like giving false information, but thats just me.

I have a YEC friend at work. They honestly do NOT want to know. It's just like the proverbial child with fingers in ears screaming "Lalalala!"

They so desperately need to believe in something that they are convinced their distorted view of reality is "the truth." After two years, I've never been able to break through and change his mind. It's especially sad because he has two young children and it pains me to know they are being taught lies.