Charles Darwin certainly sparked one of the most controversial debates of all times when he published his epic work titled On the Origin of the Species. His theory that live forms evolve slowly over time has been rejected by most religious groups and creationists. They maintain that the earth and all life forms have been specifically created. There are numerous Christian arguments against evolution, even though scientists have largely accepted the theories of Darwin.
It is only to be expected that religious groups use the Bible as their main source of information and proof against the theory. They maintain that the Bible is the Word of God and that it is accurate in all ways. Therefore, if God states in the Bible that He has created the universe from scratch, then this must be the one and only truth.
Another popular defense by believers is that the very existence of the universe is clear proof that there is a Creator. They say that even scientists agree that the universe is not eternal and that it had a definite beginning. This, they say, is clear proof that there must be another force that is eternal and that created the universe at a specific time and place.
Creationists also like to cite the Second Law of Thermodynamics to prove their point. This law, which is accepted by most reputable scientists state that, over time, all things will tend towards becoming less ordered. This is why hot water becomes colder, buildings fall into decay and even stars and planets become unstable and eventually burn out. Creationists say that the theories of Darwin are just the opposite and that he preaches that things become more ordered over time, not less.
Creationists also like to point to fossil records to strengthen their case. They say that fossil records show no evidence of evolving. There are no fossils of creatures halfway between birds and reptiles, for example. They further say that it would be impossible for any creature to stay alive whilst in the process of evolving. All fossils found thus far are fully formed and they do no show significant change over time.
Opponents of Darwin often argue that humans alone have the qualities of free choice and language. They quote numerous studies that have failed to get even the most intelligent of creatures to approximate human speech. Humans are also capable of complex emotions that have never developed in any other species. They say that these qualities are as old as human life itself. It never evolved because it was always there.
One of the strongest arguments used by religious groups is the fact that the theories of Darwin suggest that evolution is aimed at the survival of the fittest. This is not true, say critics, because so many life forms on earth depend upon one another. Many species will not be able to survive if the species that they depend upon does not also thrive.
Evolutionists continue to experience strong resistance from creationists and Christians. The latter maintain that there is a God that created the universe as it is and that everything was created perfectly at once. Evolutionists argue that things change gradually and that species evolve slowly in order to survive.
It is only to be expected that religious groups use the Bible as their main source of information and proof against the theory. They maintain that the Bible is the Word of God and that it is accurate in all ways. Therefore, if God states in the Bible that He has created the universe from scratch, then this must be the one and only truth.
Another popular defense by believers is that the very existence of the universe is clear proof that there is a Creator. They say that even scientists agree that the universe is not eternal and that it had a definite beginning. This, they say, is clear proof that there must be another force that is eternal and that created the universe at a specific time and place.
Creationists also like to cite the Second Law of Thermodynamics to prove their point. This law, which is accepted by most reputable scientists state that, over time, all things will tend towards becoming less ordered. This is why hot water becomes colder, buildings fall into decay and even stars and planets become unstable and eventually burn out. Creationists say that the theories of Darwin are just the opposite and that he preaches that things become more ordered over time, not less.
Creationists also like to point to fossil records to strengthen their case. They say that fossil records show no evidence of evolving. There are no fossils of creatures halfway between birds and reptiles, for example. They further say that it would be impossible for any creature to stay alive whilst in the process of evolving. All fossils found thus far are fully formed and they do no show significant change over time.
Opponents of Darwin often argue that humans alone have the qualities of free choice and language. They quote numerous studies that have failed to get even the most intelligent of creatures to approximate human speech. Humans are also capable of complex emotions that have never developed in any other species. They say that these qualities are as old as human life itself. It never evolved because it was always there.
One of the strongest arguments used by religious groups is the fact that the theories of Darwin suggest that evolution is aimed at the survival of the fittest. This is not true, say critics, because so many life forms on earth depend upon one another. Many species will not be able to survive if the species that they depend upon does not also thrive.
Evolutionists continue to experience strong resistance from creationists and Christians. The latter maintain that there is a God that created the universe as it is and that everything was created perfectly at once. Evolutionists argue that things change gradually and that species evolve slowly in order to survive.