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Can someone accept the theory of evolution and still believe in the creator?
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∙ 12y ago
Absolutely. There aren't many scientists today that do not accept the theory of evolution, but yet many, many of them are religious.
The group of people 'claiming' that evolution cannot coexist with religion are religious fanatics & evolutionist devotee's. Do not mind them.
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What do scientists think about the theory of evolution?
The overwhelming majority of scientists accept the theory of evolution by natural selection. Any scientists that do not accept the theory usually do so for religious reasons.
What percentage of scientists accept the validity of the theory of evolution?
In the relevant fields (biologists), 99.99% accept evolution. In science generally, the figure is slightly lower, around 98%. Those that disagree usually do so on religious bases, not scientific ones.
What religion are you if you believe in the evolution theory?
Evolutionary theory is a scientific theory, and stands separate from any religious belief, just like one does not have to have or lack any particular religious belief in order to accept gravity or general relativity.
Why didn't people believe evolution in the past?
The scientific community doesn't accept something until it has been conclusively supported by evidence and has been shown to fit the facts. The religious community saw it as a threat to their belief system (and some still do today).
Evolution occurs and is not just a theory?
Some people believe in it while others do not. Belief itself is irrelevant. The theory could be true or false regardless of how many people believe or disbelieve. I personally accept it as accurate due to the evidence that the fossil record and DNA gives us but many Christians (and those of other religious beliefs) believe that to say that Evolution is real is to deny that God created everything. There are those who believe that God created evolution. Evolution is a theory but in science terms a theory is a widely accepted (by scientists) explanation supported by data. The evidence evolution occurs runs rampant through the genetic code of modern species and through the fossil record. Compare the earliest amphibians to sarcopterygian lungfish. Considered legged cetaceans. Examine the human chromosome that is a fused pair of "monkey: chromosomes. Contemplate the GULO gene. Why should we share a defective gene for the synthesis of ascorbic acid with old world monkeys? These are all strong indicators evolution has occurred, though the theory of evolution is the explanation that ties these facts into a coherent picture.
Why do some people not accept evolution?
Some people believe that evolution goes against their religion and choose not to accept the scientific notion.
Why is it that there seems to be no religious people who can read Genesis in Hebrew who don't accept evolution?
There are a number of these, however, as with evolutionary science, the majority believe in evolution. What is interesting is that a number of Hebrew scholars who believe in evolution acknowledge that Genesis teaches creation and 24 hour days in the Hebrew, even though they don't believe it.
Do you believe that evolution and atheism are inseparable?
Atheism is the lack of belief in deities. Evolution is the change in organisms over time. They are two different subject and many of those that accept evolution also believe in deities, so...
Why didn't Buddha accept Creator God?
The Buddha held that it was not necessary to believe in gods in order to achieve enlightenment, but that his followers could believe in gods if they so wished. A great majority of Buddhists do believe in a creator god, whether the Abrahamic God, or another. It is certainly acceptable within some schools of Buddhism for their followers to believe in God, as the world's creator. ~That's correct. :-) I am a Buddhist, but I still believe in, love, and accept in my heart God. ^_^
Is it true that only atheists accept the theory of evolution?
No. Many theists, including Christians, believe that evolution occurred. Belief in some sort of god and belief in evolution are not mutually exclusive. Some even believe evolution was guided by some divine entity such as God.
Why should people believe in evolution?
People should not " believe in " evolution but accept that evolution, the change in allele frequency over time in a population of organisms, is fact. The also need to consider the theory of evolution by natural selection, which explains much about evolution, as one of the most well supported explanatory theories in science. Then they would, if they are intellectually honest, come to accept not only the fact of evolution but the theory of evolution by natural selection. " Believe in " is a term one uses when one can provide no supporting evidence for one's concepts and this does not include evolution and the theory of evolution by natural selection. Go here and learn. talkorigins.org
What would be the effect if the church accept the ideas of the scientist that man is product of evolution?
It depends. Some churches already believe that man is subject to evolution, but others strictly believe evolution is false and are unlikely to change their thoughts or beliefs at all
What do followers of Judaism believe about the role of gods?
Jews accept only one God, the creator of heaven and earth.
Give an example on each reason why christian can accept evolution?
Christian's don't accept evolution. They (I) believe God created the world. Genisis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. ___ "Christian's don't accept evolution". Many Christians, for example many Roman Catholics and Episcopalians, do in fact accept evolution and reject the view that Christianity is simply 'the Religion of the Book' ... They leave that distinction (if one may call it such) to Islam.
What percentage of Americans believe in evolution?
Accept. " Believe in " has connotations that do not fit the rational mind well. I have heard a range of figures. Many fence sitters and theist evolution types here. Anywhere from 14% to 25% of the US population accepts evolutionary theory.
Do evolutionists believe in natural selection?
" Evolutionists? " Believe in? " Two words/phrases that are ideological in nature and have no place in a scientific discussion. Evolutionary scientists accept the overwhelming and convergent evidence for the theory of evolution by natural selection. This is the best explanation we have for the adaptive changes seen in evolution.
Do you have to reject evolution to be a Christian?
I am not a Christian myself, but I don't think so. It is my understanding that some Christian groups (denominations) reject evolution, others not. While evolution is not supported in the Bible, it is more a matter of belief as it is not considered a sin to believe in evolution.Another Answer:IMO, yes you must as evolution teaches that God did not Create all as His Word the Bible tells us He did. Is God a liar? I don't think so. Is there any truth in evolution - perhaps on a micro-level but definitely no proofs on the macro-level even after all these years. Creation requires a Creator and Laws like 'biogenises, thermodynamics' cannot be said to be wrong and evolution only right. Laws require a lawgiver.No. Quite a few Christians believe in evolution. Though the Bible says God created the world, it is what we should believe and as Christians many of us do. But some find it difficult to accept this. It does not mean you are not a Christian. Also, many Christians believe in Macro-evolution. Which is like when tadpoles evolve into frogs.
