Are you a creationist?

[chisnpeke]

Of course I believe that God created the Earth, the animals, Adam and Eve -- just as the Bible says.

It's interesting to note that if you believe in the theory of evolution, everything goes in the same order as the Bible story in Genesis: First there was light, then ocean, then plants and animals, and man last. It doesn't seem like much of a stretch to believe that God created the world THROUGH evolution. I don't think there's any way evolution could've "just happened" on its own.

I'm not aware of any groups who don't believe in dinosaurs -- of course there are always a few people here and there with crazy ideas -- I mean, the bones are real, and they've been found in many places across the globe. However, dinosaurs neither help nor hinders the belief in God creating the earth. Within recent history we know for certain that some animals have become extinct; that's no different from the dinosaurs.

As for who Cain married, there's another possibility: The Bible says that God created Adam and Eve, and they had children. It's entirely possible that He also created other humans, but He didn't choose to tell us about those -- He only mentioned the first ones, then He moved on to other topics. If that is true -- and it may or may not be -- then Cain could've married one of those women. The Bible does mention cities in early Genesis, so there were other people around. Had Adam and Eve lived long enough that their children populated cities? I don't know.

How we got here, however interesting, is just a curiosity. It doesn't change our lives. What really matters is how we're living our lives each day.

I agree with you. I also think emphasis was put on the Adam and Eve story to tell us about how humans are sinners. Eve took the forbidden fruit and went against God's word.

 

[Nomi]

There are a lot of people who believe in God. Why would that surprise you?

well, I can't really state my entire opinion on the matter without getting ripped apart, but the I just thought it odd since evolution has more evidence for it than gravity. It is as close to proved as anything can ever get in science (only math deals in proof).

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

well, I can't really state my entire opinion on the matter without getting ripped apart, but the I just thought it odd since evolution has more evidence for it than gravity. It is as close to proved as anything can ever get in science (only math deals in proof).

There is scientific proof but your statement is a little ridiculous. And just because you believe in G-d doesn't mean you don't believe evolution. That's proved by the responses here.

 

[MrsPete]

When you stop and consider that the people back in "biblical" times were limited both geographically and scientifically compared to what we know today, you have to understand that in their minds the earth ended at whatever horizon they could see and travel to. What they believed certainly fit into those constraints and what little lore they had passed down to them before there was any form of written history. While not everything has since been explained, a lot has. We may not have evolved from apes, but we certainly have evolved from earliest known man and that doesn't seem to fit the traditional concept of Adam and Eve, which probably came long after.

But a Christian believes that the Bible was composed by God and simply recorded by men. God isn't limited by geography or personal experience.

 

[scrump]

Agnostic voting no.

I would not feel comfortable if a school only taught creationism (versus both creationism and evolution). Other than that, I have no problem with it.

 

[perla75]

I have to say I was surprised at the # of people would said yes at first BUT I am now understanding (from your replies) that alot of your yes's are really mixtures of both theories & what I previously thought was the jist of "creationism" is really just the extremist side of it.

Someone on here mentioned Ben Stein-I did know he calls himself a creationist & actually, I think it was him I heard say he did not believe in dinosaurs. Is this correct info?

 

[Kath2003]

No.

 

[freckles and boo]

When you stop and consider that the people back in "biblical" times were limited both geographically and scientifically compared to what we know today, you have to understand that in their minds the earth ended at whatever horizon they could see and travel to. What they believed certainly fit into those constraints and what little lore they had passed down to them before there was any form of written history. While not everything has since been explained, a lot has. We may not have evolved from apes, but we certainly have evolved from earliest known man and that doesn't seem to fit the traditional concept of Adam and Eve, which probably came long after.

I agree. Along that line, I also think that some of the "communicating" with God or gods had to do with the fermentation (intentional or accidental) of foods and liquids, as well as other hallucinogenic elements (toxins included). Plus, there were more than a few tall tales told to keep the masses in line. I think that people are capable of inherent morality, but when morality is enforced by fear of the wrath of God or gods it is easier to control.

 

[MrsPete]

I agree with you. I also think emphasis was put on the Adam and Eve story to tell us about how humans are sinners. Eve took the forbidden fruit and went against God's word.

I agree. It's entirely possible that God created other couples and placed them across the earth . . . but He chose to show us this couple as an example. He did give them the "be fruitful" commandment, but He didn't add "because you're the earth's only hope".

Again, since we're all here today, the question is just a curiosity. Honestly, though, if I could ask God a handful of questions, this wouldn't make my top ten.

 

[Nomi]

There is scientific proof but your statement is a little ridiculous. And just because you believe in G-d doesn't mean you don't believe evolution. That's proved by the responses here.

I mean creationism in that 'evolution doesn't exist', not theistic evolution (which is what it looks like some people believe but are still calling it creationism?). Sorry, I didn't mean to insinuate that people who believe in god/gods don't accept the evidence for evolution, I know that isn't true.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Atheist voting no.

I have no problem with teaching creationism as part of a course on religion, or philosophy, but it has no place in a science curriculum.

 

[rparmfamily]

No creationism here either. I'm all about fossils and dinosaurs and "Lucy."

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

I find it a little sad that people feel they have to be one or the other. You're either a creationist or evolutionist. It doesn't have to be that way

 

[Momvic5]

To me, the idea of God using evolution is discredited in the Bible. The Bible states that God created each living thing according to its own kind. Just a thought: If God is mighty enough to create the world through evolution then why isn't he mighty enough to create the world through creation.

I guess it is obvious that I am a creationist. I reject the idea of evolution. The idea of evolution attempts to satisfy human reasoning, but it offers no real evidence. I believe it is popular because it is a means to explain the existence of life without God. Very little evidence exists for the idea of evolution yet people believe in the idea in spite of the evidence.

Evolution is a theory that meets the preconceived notions of people. It is no more a true science than any other theory or idea.

 

[Golf4food]

I believe in creation by God, who - being God - is/was smart enough to create things with the ability to adapt to changing environmental stimulii. There's a lot we don't know one way or the other, but there are too many giant holes in scientific big bang evolution for me to buy into it. The literal Biblical creation story might not be 100% accurate, but that doesn't mean creation couldn't have happened. All sorts of history has been gotten wrong over the years but it didn't change the fact that the events themselves did take place.

 

[Nomi]

Is evolutionist really a word?

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

To me, the idea of God using evolution is discredited in the Bible. The Bible states that God created each living thing according to its own kind. Just a thought: If God is mighty enough to create the world through evolution then why isn't he mighty enough to create the world through creation.

I guess it is obvious that I am a creationist. I reject the idea of evolution. The idea of evolution attempts to satisfy human reasoning, but it offers no real evidence. I believe it is popular because it is a means to explain the existence of life without God. Very little evidence exists for the idea of evolution yet people believe in the idea in spite of the evidence.

Evolution is a theory that meets the preconceived notions of people. It is no more a true science than any other theory or idea.

The power of G-d's might is not being discredited here. Species have evolved so there is evidence of evolution. You cannot dispute microevolution

Is evolutionist really a word?

Uh, can't say for sure. I was just trying to make a point

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Other...h. no.

I am choosing to believe my alien theory, since it makes more sense than religion to me right now.

Burning bush....hello aliens trying to tell Moses what to do and they helped him.

All these religions, same thing. Entity keeps trying to get us to live as civil people and no matter what form, we just can't do it.

Anyway that is what I have my money on now. Now if humans on this planet actually try and become civil I might change my mind.

How would you like to learn that in school.

 

[nannerbadnanner]

Other...h. no.

I am choosing to believe my alien theory, since it makes more sense than religion to me right now.

Burning bush....hello aliens trying to tell Moses what to do and they helped him.

All these religions, same thing. Entity keeps trying to get us to live as civil people and no matter what form, we just can't do it.

Anyway that is what I have my money on now. Now if humans on this planet actually try and become civil I might change my mind.

How would you like to learn that in school.

I thought aliens were the basis for Scientology......

 

[Nomi]

To me, the idea of God using evolution is discredited in the Bible. The Bible states that God created each living thing according to its own kind. Just a thought: If God is mighty enough to create the world through evolution then why isn't he mighty enough to create the world through creation.

I guess it is obvious that I am a creationist. I reject the idea of evolution. The idea of evolution attempts to satisfy human reasoning, but it offers no real evidence. I believe it is popular because it is a means to explain the existence of life without God. Very little evidence exists for the idea of evolution yet people believe in the idea in spite of the evidence.

Evolution is a theory that meets the preconceived notions of people. It is no more a true science than any other theory or idea.

I apologize if I'm getting more into debate mode than the OP meant for this thread, but I'm afraid you are mistaken. The his a heck of a lot of evidence for evolution. But lets start with your misunderstanding of what a scientific theory is and how the scientific theory of evolution came about.

A scientific theory is NOT like a laymans theory (a hypothesis, conjecture or guess). A scientific theory is a testable model of the manner of interaction of a set of natural phenomena, capable of predicting future occurrences or observations of the same kind, and capable of being tested through experiment or otherwise verified through empirical observation. It NEEDS empirical evidence, of which there is a lot.

Also, how the heck did evolution, at the time it was discovered, meet the preconceived notions of people? At the time, most people were incredibly religious. What happens in science is MANY scientists look at the evidence given THEN construct the theory or model BASED ON THE EVIDENCE. It's things like 'intelligent' design that have the notion come first (god did it) then try and fit the evidence into that.

As for evidence:
http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/evolution-research.html (a very good site, well worth a read, cites scientific sources).
http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/comdesc/
http://www.gate.net/~rwms/EvoEvidence.html
The evidence is in genetics, embryology, the fossil record, and best of all, Observed instances of evolution:
http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-speciation.html

Now, evidence for creationism please?