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Does the Theory of Evolution promote atheism?

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  • Bastion 2012/06/04 15:09:56
    No
    Bastion
    +5
    The Theory of Evolution doesn't "promote" anything. It's the best model using the evidence.
    It's science - it doesn't need promoting.

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  • chesterdjester 2013/01/07 14:17:17
    No
    chesterdjester
    Most people who believe evolution believe in god. I don't though.
  • Thank y... chester... 2013/01/10 16:33:30
    Thank you but no...
    Really? You surprise me. From the opinions I see on SH I would have thought the opposite.
  • chester... Thank y... 2013/01/11 20:24:00
    chesterdjester
    +1
    only 40 % on of christians actually believe in Genesis. So at least 60% of Christians aren't stupid.
  • Thank y... chester... 2013/01/12 00:31:53
    Thank you but no...
    True, but I'll bet a far higher proportion of atheists accept evolution.
  • chester... Thank y... 2013/01/13 09:52:42
    chesterdjester
    +1
    Almost all atheists believe evolution; id say probably 98%. But we make up only like 8% of the american population
  • Cage SC 2013/01/04 15:17:02
    No
    Cage SC
    You can't promote something that doesn't exist. Atheism is the definition of our being without something...superstitions or myths regarding god(s). To be atheist is a mental, social and philosophical default position for any human being. All babies are born atheist. My cat and dog are both atheist. If you don't believe in Thor, Isis, Ra, Buddha, Zeus etc...then YOU are atheist too. I just happen to believe in one less god than you do. Atheism is no more a belief or religion than bald is a hair color of OFF is a TV channel. As for those who do believe and want me to, I can only quote Carl Sagan: "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."

    "Cuz the Bible Tells Me So"...ain't evidence.

    lack of belief
  • Lady Salsa 2012/12/03 16:01:34
    No
    Lady Salsa
    Of course not. It promotes the theory of evolution. If required, people need only say that "God made it that way" and it is immediately compatible with religion. I personally happen to be an evolutionist and an atheist, however I came to these conclusions independent of each other.
  • halfsharkalligator 2012/10/18 18:15:36
    No
    halfsharkalligator
    The theory of evolution doesn't promote a term that people identify with, it just states series of events in which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms based how we observed it. It is the atheists who promote evolution in order to introduce intellect and science into the spectrum of thought instead of seeing it in a religious perspective.
  • ZenerSix 2012/08/31 17:10:36 (edited)
    Yes
    ZenerSix
    It debunks Christianity by debunking Genesis, which debunks the notion of original sin, which makes the whole crucifixion of Christ drama pointless.
  • Fanghur ZenerSix 2013/01/26 15:22:08
    Fanghur
    And what exactly does that have anything at all to do with promoting people to not believe there is a god? Care to explain your logic?
  • ZenerSix Fanghur 2013/01/26 15:36:59 (edited)
    ZenerSix
    What excuse do people have for believing in a god without religion? Debunking religion eliminates the excuse.
  • Fanghur ZenerSix 2013/01/26 15:41:59
    Fanghur
    +1
    In case there was any doubt, I am an atheist. But my point was that just because it debunks one specific god, does not mean that it debunks all gods. There are plenty of people who believe in both god and evolution.
  • ZenerSix Fanghur 2013/01/26 16:01:13 (edited)
    ZenerSix
    +1
    Of course. Christianity is a big chunk of the problem though. And the more people understand the sciences in general, the less apt they are to fall for superstition in general.
  • Fanghur ZenerSix 2013/01/26 17:13:31
    Fanghur
    +1
    True enough.
  • 8bitgonemad 2012/07/10 07:12:00
    No
    8bitgonemad
    I know so many Christians who believe in evolution, but say it was guided by God. It's funny tough that most Christians on this post say yes. What a surprise....
  • Doc Frank stein 2012/07/04 19:23:42 (edited)
    Yes
    Doc Frank stein
    Yes; of course it does.

    It fundamentally contradicts the Biblical account.

    However, I virtually scientifically disproved evolution of the species some years ago in my research and subsequent book, "TWO BIRDS ... ONE STONE!" [2007]

    Not only that, but the study virtually vindicates the Biblical account of Adam and Eve, wherein it illustrates that Man and the snake present as diametric Opposites of one another - both behaviourally and anatomically ;)
  • Thank y... Doc Fra... 2013/01/10 16:47:12
    Thank you but no...
    Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)

    Amazon.com: 1.0 out of 5 stars 2 reviews

    2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

    1.0 out of 5 stars Drivel, personified 22 May 2007
    By Robert A. Saunders - Published on Amazon.com
    Amazon Verified Purchase

    Apologists for religion may seek justification for their views. They will not find such in this book, which is scientifically silly and logically invalid. Save your money.

    0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

    1.0 out of 5 stars A Self-Published Abomination of Science and Theology 13 Sep 2011
    By Rusty Shackleford - Published on Amazon.com

    With superfluous punctuation and quotations, and unnecessary emphases including excessive use of capital letters and entire bolding of paragraphs for apparently no reason, this book is far too visually distracting to read. Towers' thought pattern is incoherent and the flow of the book is extremely disorganized.

    His greatest proof is that humans and snakes are "exactly opposite" one another, a claim that is so absurd that it has yet to be repeated by any creationist or intelligent design advocate. If one conducts an Internet search, they are likely to find the author arguing his position... alone.

    Whether stating that evolutionists claim that pigs evolved into whales, or implying tha...

    Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)

    Amazon.com: 1.0 out of 5 stars 2 reviews

    2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

    1.0 out of 5 stars Drivel, personified 22 May 2007
    By Robert A. Saunders - Published on Amazon.com
    Amazon Verified Purchase

    Apologists for religion may seek justification for their views. They will not find such in this book, which is scientifically silly and logically invalid. Save your money.

    0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

    1.0 out of 5 stars A Self-Published Abomination of Science and Theology 13 Sep 2011
    By Rusty Shackleford - Published on Amazon.com

    With superfluous punctuation and quotations, and unnecessary emphases including excessive use of capital letters and entire bolding of paragraphs for apparently no reason, this book is far too visually distracting to read. Towers' thought pattern is incoherent and the flow of the book is extremely disorganized.

    His greatest proof is that humans and snakes are "exactly opposite" one another, a claim that is so absurd that it has yet to be repeated by any creationist or intelligent design advocate. If one conducts an Internet search, they are likely to find the author arguing his position... alone.

    Whether stating that evolutionists claim that pigs evolved into whales, or implying that snakes can only be nocturnal, the main argument is a patchwork of logical fallacies and outright falsehoods. Even young earth creationists will find themselves banging their heads against their desks with exasperation.

    Stay away. This book will give you a throbbing headache; the only question is whether it is the result of the author's third grade reasoning skills or his third grade writing skills.
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  • clasact 2012/07/03 20:43:05
    No
    clasact
    It just give realist another way of looking at things
  • Jerry 2012/07/03 06:46:30
    Yes
    Jerry
    +1
    .............. the higher percentage saying no on this poll, I do not agree with.........
  • Artist 2012/07/03 06:34:15
    Yes
    Artist
    +1
    Considering the lack of proof on both sides and since some people can't cope with Faith in God then yes...the math is simple even when they're wrong.
  • ready46xwu 2012/07/03 03:27:49
    Yes
    ready46xwu
    +2
    YES and it's just a THEORY!
  • Doc Fra... ready46xwu 2012/07/04 19:28:36
    Doc Frank stein
    Lol... one which my study disproved in 2007Lol!
    "TWO BIRDS ... ONE STONE!"
  • chester... Doc Fra... 2013/01/07 14:14:54
    chesterdjester
    God I hope you're the guy who actually wrote that book. Amazon books says your book is borderline retarded, congratulations.
  • 8bitgon... ready46xwu 2012/07/10 06:57:46
    8bitgonemad
    Please be trolling. Your are either trolling, or you're an idiot
  • 8bitgon... ready46xwu 2012/07/10 06:58:46
    8bitgonemad
    Many creation scientists have stated for decades that since evolution is only a theory, that it is not an established principle in science. Back in the 1920's, William Jennings Bryan, an orator, politician, and conservative Christian, used to say "It is guesses strung together." Back in 2002, the Cobb County school board of suburban Atlanta, GA required that biology textbooks be provided with a sticker saying that "Evolution is a theory not a fact, regarding the origin of living things." 11

    In reality, the theory of evolution is much more than "just a theory" as the term is normally used.

    The word "theory" in normal usage means a guess or a hunch. But in science, a "theory" is a belief that has been generally accepted by scientists as a result of extensive experimentation and/or observation.

    Most biologists believe that evolution is more than a theory; it is an established fact. The earth's life forms have, in fact, evolved over billions of years. Species of animals have been recently observed as continuing to evolve, both in the lab and field.
  • chester... ready46xwu 2013/01/07 14:15:25
    chesterdjester
    Like gravity... and the earth revolving around the sun.... and germs... those are just theories too.
  • Thank y... ready46xwu 2013/01/10 16:43:17
    Thank you but no...
    Like the Theory of Gravity. It's still just a theory. Now show how much you doubt it by walking off a cliff...
  • Wyzard 2012/07/02 13:32:16
    Yes
    Wyzard
    +2
    sure does
  • BobbyOdd 2012/07/02 12:46:51
    Yes
    BobbyOdd
    +2
    it seems to.
  • Ol'Dave 2012/07/02 00:52:01
    Yes
    Ol'Dave
    +2
    It tests the fairness of the HEARER. It sorts the HEARER'S into those that are OPEN MINDED enough to APPLY THE RULES OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY (e.g. repeatable)TO THEIR OWN FAVORITE ASSUMPTIONS (that is to say -if the theory of evolution doesn't produce life, any, from non-living chemicals, IT FAILED AND SHOULD BE DISCARDED!!!!).
  • RogerRover 2012/07/01 23:36:32
    No
    RogerRover
    It seems people who were undecided as to the obvious (to me) conclusion of the existence of an intelligent designer, used Darwin's observations to tip the scales away from innate knowledge of a Creator.
  • Sister Jean 2012/07/01 23:36:12
    Yes
    Sister Jean
  • Doc Fra... Sister ... 2012/07/04 19:30:45
    Doc Frank stein
    +1
    Yes; of course it does.

    It fundamentally contradicts the Biblical account.

    However, I virtually scientifically disproved evolution of the species some years ago in my research and subsequent book, "TWO BIRDS ... ONE STONE!" [2007]

    Not only that, but the study virtually vindicates the Biblical account of Adam and Eve, wherein it illustrates that Man and the snake present as diametric Opposites of one another - both behaviourally and anatomically ;)
  • merlinskiss 2012/07/01 23:24:58
    No
    merlinskiss
    +2
    It promotes the powers of observation. But "all children are borne atheists until adults begin their brainwashing with ideas of gods. MK 2006"
  • jiggy merlins... 2012/07/02 01:57:02
    jiggy
    This is obviously untrue if you are an atheist.

    Assuming that there is no god/s or supernatural creative being/s of any kind, then at some point in history there was a child that was born an atheist and at some point in his/her life came up with the idea that there is a god or some other being that created him/her and everything else in existence. If that didn't happen, then in an atheist's view, there would be no god or supernatural creative being to worship at any point in history.
  • merlins... jiggy 2012/07/02 02:11:33
    merlinskiss
    I simply refer to it as weakness of the mind to accept responsibility for yourself. Insha'Allah! The ultimate cope out with reality.
  • jiggy merlins... 2012/07/02 02:27:06
    jiggy
    I understand your point, but if your statement is so easy to disprove, you probably need a stronger statement of your meaning.
  • merlins... jiggy 2012/07/02 15:34:42
    merlinskiss
    Religion is simply a means to control sheeple. It has been used in conjunction with patriotism by the powers that be since early times. Brainwash them young, get them to blindly follow and if they don't? Get rid of them.
  • Doc Fra... merlins... 2012/07/04 19:32:15 (edited)
    Doc Frank stein
    My experience is quite the other way around!
    Children certainly do believe in God until adults get in there - whom these children trust - and put doubt in their minds with many wild theories!! ;)
  • merlins... Doc Fra... 2012/07/06 20:04:29
    merlinskiss
    I have never seen a newborn or toddler who believed in anything. It's all learned behavior forced on them. When they become sentient is when they start assimilating their surroundings.

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