Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Creationism/Evolution
The scientific theory of evolution states that all life forms today have developed from a single cell, or a few different cells. Creationist believe that life on Earth just happened, and that humans did not evolve, but appeared as we look today. People believing in creationism think that the theory of evolution is false and that the scientist that are coming up with the facts are "anti-God." The Creationist think that if students are taught the theory of evolution, it would interfere with the religious beliefs of how the Bible interprets the Divine Creation of man. The schools should provide a class as an elective where both topics are discussed and let sudents decide on their own, with parental consent. I personally believe in the Evolution theory, because they have based it on the scientific method, and it has some kind of proof. I am not saying that Creationism is wrong, it's just a little harder for me to rely on something that is based on belief.
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If your intention is to argue the beginning of the universe, then you are somewhat correct to frame your argument as creationism versus evolution; however, I think you have moved the debate into the realm of education, in which case your terminology is lacking. No one has ever advocated that students be taught Creationism in school, rather that they be taught the theory of Intelligent Design alongside the theory of evolution. ID advocates believe that this discussion and debate belongs, not in an elective class, but rather in a regular ed biology course. Many people have equated the creation/evolution debate (although incorrectly) as the debate between church and state. They argue (again incorrectly) that because church doesn't belong in school that neither should intelligent design. I find it hard to believe that we have come this far in 83 years since the Scopes Monkey trial of 1926. People need to recognize that evolution is a theory with scientfically verifiable evidence as well as some gaping holes. ID is also a theory with scientifically verifiable evidence, but also some holes. A true scientist embraces debate and discovery, and would not shy away from the real debate. I would like to put forth Stephen C. Meyer as just such a scientist. He is definitely a proponent of intelligent design, but not at the expense of evolution in education. He believes that they both have a place, and his two most recent books - Darwinism, Design and Public Education, and Signature in the Cell - prove that case very forcefully.
ReplyDeleteYes i have decided to focus on how now Evolution is the only one that is being taught in schools in the science curriculum. But there was a time in the earlier 1900's when only creation was being taught, and then when both were being taught hand-in-hand. since ID seems to fall under the same category as Creation, ive decided not to really include it into my rebuttal.
ReplyDeleteYou argue that creationism teaches that we all just appeared here. However it teaches that we were created and placed here by a higher power, in many cases God. Evolution teaches that out of no where there came small little particles that collided and eventually led to the evolution and creation of our universe today. However where did those small particles come from? I find it easier to believe that there is a God who has always been and placed us here, then to believe that from nothing there some how came something and that something eventually led to what we have today.
ReplyDeleteI also do not believe that the argument is if we should take the teaching of evolution out of schools. I believe it is that it should be presented as what it is, a theory. Creationism, or intelligent design is also a theory and there is evidence and proof to support it as well. There are professionals and scientists who believe in intelligent design and back it. In the end it takes faith to believe in either evolution or intelligent design.