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The following are some of the current methods regularly used in attempts to debunk creationism:
1. Suppression- don't allow creationism (or any ideas though to be critical of evolution) to be taught, promulgated or put forward anywhere. This type of activity has been documented by Dr Jerry Bergman in "Slaughter of the Dissidents" and by Ben Stein in his documentary "Expelled".
2. The use of insults, put-downs and other dubious tactics, obviously doesn't deal with the issues but do intimidate some into silence.
3. Use of faulty argumentation such as "knocking down a straw man." Misrepresenting creationist views (creating a straw-man argument in which no creationist believes) in such a way that makes it easy to refute. One of the most common is the assertion that creationists believe in fixity of species and deny natural selection, neither of which is true. Species do change and creationists acknowledge it and have explained it.
Switching the meaning of terms is another common tactic used to debunk creationism, such as likening all change (which creationists also acknowledge) to evolution, whereas it is the 'type of change' that is the difference.
4. Ignoring History: Modern science, even scientific thought itself, flourished where there existed belief in an orderly universe, as in nations where Christianity had a strong influence. Great scientists from the past such as Newton and Kepler sought to 'think God's thoughts after him' in their scientific research. Attempts to debunk creationism regularly include suggestions that it is 'anti-science.'
A New Approach that would be successful in debunking creationism would be one that deals with rather than avoids all the key arguments put forward by creationists such as: Carbon 14 in diamonds, which should not exist if the diamonds are anywhere near as old as claimed.
Genetic entropy- the genome of all multicellular life including humans is gaining around 100 mutations per person per generation (an average estimate), leading in a relatively short time to genetic meltdown and evidenced by the literally hundreds of Mendelian genetic diseases evident today. Thus if we are as old as evolution claims, we should not exist.
The information issue -how does the new and massive amount of new information get added into the genome for a microbe to change into a man?
The origin of life issue- science has shown it is impossible to create life from lifeless chemicals.
To date such an approach remains unused.
What else can I help you with?
Why is creationism not considered to be a scientific theory?
To be technical it is supported by no evidence, is internally inconsistent and is not falsifiable.
How can films or movies be educational?
They can deal with historical subjects such as the war drama ( Patton) or more peacebly the recent film on Amelia Earhart entitled (Amelia) often it is fun to debunk historical films on incorrect props or weapons for the time frame- and other details.
What are pros and cons of creationism?
Pros of creationism:Recognises that there is a god and creator of everything.Satisifes literalist Bible readers.Can be used to fill in gaps of current scientific knowledge.Useful in finding said gaps in scientific knowledge, so they can be researched more thoroughly.Cons of creationism:Creates unnecessary conflict in those who have reconciled religion with science.Creates unnecessary additional conflict between sects and religions (each has their own form of creationism).Not internally or externally consistent - doesn't make sense when compared to itself, doesn't make sense when compared to facts and evidence.Some basic principles contrary to accepted and mainstream science.Relies on supernatural/religious explanation for some events (which is outside the scope of science).Is not testable or falsifiable.Does not advance science in many useful ways.Results in scientists forced to accept one view regardless of any contrary evidence.Where creationism is taught to young children: becomes equivalent to religious Propaganda (illegal in many areas).
The church and Charles Darwin?
Because his theory of natural selection and evolution was contrary to the church doctrine of creationism. The above answer isn't quite correct. The Christian belief about species is that they were all created by God and haven't changed since God created them. Darwin's evidence that, indeed, species do change (evolve) is in striking contrast to this religious belief in creationism.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of creationism?
Strengths: it answers to Occam's razor. It doesn't have the problem of abiogenesis. It explains: the glaring lack of transitional fossils the worldwide tradition that the universe was created the tradition that we have a soul the signs of a young world the bottomless wisdom we see in the created things
What is a sentence for debunk?
Jim regards conspiracy theories as dangerous and tries to debunk them.
Can you give me a sentence with debunk it in?
It is really very easy to debunk most of the sightings of UFOs.
What rhymes with debunk?
sunk
What is debunk the assersions which states that accounting is a product of Industrial Revolution?
What is debunk the assersions which states that accounting is a product of industrial revolution?"
Is scientific Creationism is example of applied science?
Technically, there is no such thing as scientific creationism. Creationism is per definition un- or even anti-scientific.
Use the word debunk in a sentence?
debunk = to expose or ridicule falseness eg Recent events have served to debunk the idea that the American economy was sound
What is debagging?
1. to depants. 2. to debunk
Can the speed of light be used to debunk Christianity?
No.
Can creationism ever refer to non-theistic origins?
Answer By definition creationism is theistic.
What is the ISBN of Creationism's Trojan Horse?
The ISBN of Creationism's Trojan Horse is 0195157427.
How many pages does Creationism's Trojan Horse have?
Creationism's Trojan Horse has 416 pages.
Which two possibilities of creationism does the authorElmer Towns say are closest to scripture?
Fiat Creationism
