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Because they accept the myriad of evidence that underlines the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection.

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Because they relied on evidences, observations, experiments. These are the basic premises of sciences. For an idea to be called a 'theory' in science required more evidences and tests, etc. A theory in science means more than what most lay people realize. A hypothesis in science is closer to what lay people think of as a 'theory' in daily usage. So when you hear the Theory of Evolution, there is substantial evidence behind it, just like there is for the Theory of Relativity or Theory of Gravitation.

On the other hand, just because something has lots of evidence behind it does not mean it's correct. However, it takes a lot of counter-evidence to overturn a theory. Remember, it took a long time and substantial evidence to change the theory that the earth was not the center of the universe.

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Can someone accept the theory of evolution and still believe in the creator?

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.


What do you think of the theory of evolution?

It does not mater what anyone thinks about the theory of evolution by natural selection. The theory of evolution by natural selection is the best explanation we have for much of the observed and observable fact of evolution. The theory is internally consistent with the fact of evolution, it is supported by myriad lines of converging evidence and it generates testable predictions in the form of scientific hypothesis. The opinion of no one is needed by the theory of evolution by natural selection and educated people have come to accept the theory.


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.


Do modern day people still agree with Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?

Yes. What other theory is there?


What was Einstein's theory on evolution?

He's not known for a theory of evolution. Darwin is.

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How many people believe in the theory of evolution?

When the evolutionary theory was first proposed, people didn't believe it. Often, religion and evolution contradict themselves and even today, there are many people who favor creationism over evolution.


Why do so many people believe in theory of evolution?

Sir Arthur Keith who believes in evolution said, "Evolution is unproved and unprovable. We believe it ONLY because the only alternative is special creation, and that is unthinkable."


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 do you think of evolution?

Everyone has a different point of view about evolution, because it is just a theory after all.But there might be some speculation by very spiritual people about this subject.This is an opinionated question though; it is up to youto believe or not believe in evolution.


Are people who believe in evolution ignorant?

If you mean, "are they ignorant for being in evolution," then no. The theory of evolution is a well-founded, heavily detailed theory with an enormous amount of evidence behind it. The theory of evolution is used to study disease. It's used to study agriculture. It's used to bring together all of the sciences pertaining to life.


Do you believe that this evidence gives support to the theory of evolution?

I do not so much " believe it " as I an convinced by the myriad lines of converging evidences that support the theory of evolution by natural selection. talkorigins.org


Do Christians not believe in the theory of evolution?

They do not belive in the theory of evolution beacuse it contradicts the bible's idea that the human race was created in 6 days.


Can someone accept the theory of evolution and still believe in the creator?

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.


Did everyone believe in what Charles Darwin believed?

Not at all. There are many people today that disbelieve any theory of evolution, not just Darwins.


Who is the creator who created the world?

Well, I believe that God created the earth, but another theory that I don't believe is the big bang theory and evolution.


Is evolutionism racist?

No. Evolution is a scientific theory. It is not racist, but some Christans are against the teaching of evolution and believe in another theory called Creationism.Another Perspective:No. Evolutionism (the idea or theory) is not racist. There are some, though, who are racist, and accept this theory as a scientific law, and then misinterpret and distort the theory, in efforts to justify their racist positions. This is a problem of people misusing the theory, not a problem of the theory itself.


Why do religious people hate Charles Darwin?

Not all religious people hate Charles Darwin. Some religious individuals may disagree with his theory of evolution because they believe it contradicts their religious beliefs about the origins of life. However, many individuals are able to reconcile their religious beliefs with the scientific theory of evolution.