Evolution vs. Creation, which is logical? (Earth, beliefs, faith, God)

[shi]

Evolution is more logical then creationism, no? I am a sopomore, in high school, writing a paper, I need opions thank you.

[standing_on_one_foot]

Well, there's the idea that life developed and changed drastically over time and there's the story involving naked people and snakes...I suppose you can take your pick (oh, but I'm biased ). Yeah, I find evolution more logical. Others disagree, as you may have noticed.

[BUDDY]

I find both equally illogical, but I choose to believe in creationism. Sometimes God isn't logical. And what he can do is almost impossible for us to wrap our heads around.

[linwood]

Well, there's the idea that life developed and changed drastically over time and there's the story involving naked people and snakes...I suppose you can take your pick (oh, but I'm biased ). Yeah, I find evolution more logical. Others disagree, as you may have noticed.

While they may not be more logical you must admit stories about naked people with snakes are always more interesting.

The fossil record has got nothing on naked people with snakes as far as exciting reading.

[standing_on_one_foot]

Ooh, good point.

[andyjamal]

The theory of evolution is based on a "missing link". The scientific evidence actually shows that man simply appeared on earth. I propose that God did create the physical world, and this is not at variance with science. If we look at science and religion with open minds and independently investigate the truth, we will see that they support each other.

[The Voice of Reason]

Originally Posted by shi

Evolution is more logical then creationism, no? I am a sopomore, in high school, writing a paper, I need opions thank you.

There is absolutely nothing logical about creationism. If someone believes in creationism, they do so based on revealed faith. They may not have the inner strength to admit it, or they may feel the need to rationalize their beliefs, but in reality, belief in God (and creationism) is based solely on revealed faith. All arguments to the contrary are simply hallmarks of an individual that is not intellectually honest with themselves. Some people have that ability (to beleive in revealed faith) and others do not - for good or bad, I fall into the latter category.

TVOR

[Majikthise]

Originally Posted by barnardpi

The theory of evolution is based on a "missing link". The scientific evidence actually shows that man simply appeared on earth. .

Horsehockey. I would be interested in seeing this evidence.

[cvipertooth]

Originally Posted by The Voice of Reason

There is absolutely nothing logical about creationism. If someone believes in creationism, they do so based on revealed faith. TVOR

That is, unless you belive that the processes of evolution were the processes that a higher power used to create/shape life, then it seems to be perfectly logical. Except for these days, what people see as "logical" is often times whatever they are comfortable with, which is the case with most new-earth creationists and it is mighty hard to tell them otherwise.

Originally Posted by Shi

Evolution is more logical then creationism, no? I am a sopomore, in high school, writing a paper, I need opions thank you.

I think you will find, especially in high school ( i know this from experience) that whether or not something is logical is irrelavant. People are going to believe what they want to believe, or what their parents want to believe for that matter, until they can formulate some type of religious view for themselves. In my case, that consisted of finding a medium between "creationism" and evolution which allowed me to indulge in my theological views as well as hold true to logic, or science.

[Scuba Pete]

The most logical approach is creation by evolution. This gives you answers for both HOW as well as WHO! Evolution never tries to answer who, and the Bible was never intended to be a science text book. Neither proves nor disproves the other and those who foment the idea that they are mutually incompatible have an agenda (especially that TVOR character! )