j*******7
发帖数: 6300 | 1 Evolution: Not Even a Theory
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Although some Christians have attacked evolution as “just a theory,” that
would be raising Darwin’s idea to a level it doesn’t deserve.
A theory has its genesis in a hypothesis, which is a working assumption as
to why we observe something—an educated guess. To test this assumption,
scientists conduct experiments that either disprove or correlate with the
hypothesis.
Over time, if a hypothesis continues to stand up to scrutiny and many
different experiments, the scientific community may begin referring to it as
a “theory.” In essence, this means that because the hypothesis has not
been disproved over many years and no other known hypothesis works, then we
can be reasonably sure that it’s accurate.
Theories, however, are not imperishable. If new technology allows better
experimentation, for example, a theory may need to be discarded. (See Louis
Pasteur’s Views on Creation, Evolution, and the Genesis of Germs).
Where Evolution Falls Short
===========================
Two problems prevent anyone from legitimately calling evolution a theory.
First, there’s no direct, observable experiment that can ever be performed.
Scientists can measure bones, study mutations, decode DNA, and notice
similarities in morphology (the form and structure of animals and plants),
but they can never test evolutionary events in the past.
Some point to natural selection as a form of “evolution in action,” but
natural selection can only act upon the genetic potential that already
exists. What we do observe from natural selection fits perfectly with a
recent creation and does not point to common descent.
Secondly, and related to the above, evolution misses the mark as a theory
because all the supposed “tests” to confirm Darwinism do not necessarily
and distinctively correspond to the idea. In other words, each has an
alternate and equally viable explanation. A theory requires that the
confirming experiments correspond to one specific hypothesis. Otherwise, the
experiment cannot establish legitimacy. Evolution has no such legitimacy.
So What Is It?
==============
Evolution, at its core, is a necessary requirement of naturalism. Since
naturalists cannot allow a higher power, they must rely on a form of
spontaneous generation and the unguided development of life. Either someone
or something created, or nature created itself.
Because naturalism depends on this assumption, evolution artificially
carries the weight of a theory for naturalists—without meeting the
requirements. Evolution has been grafted in simply out of the desire to deny
the Creator or to deny His power and authority.
No Need for a Theory of Origins
===============================
Ultimately, we have no need for a theory about the origin of life and the
universe. God, our Creator, gave us a perfect, factual account of how and
when He created, and how humanity came to be. While we can—and should—
study His universe, He graciously provided the proper framework to truly
understand—the Bible.
Evolutionary ideas are simply one way in which humans seek to deny God’s
authority. In fact, all of us are guilty of this; all of us have rebelled
from Him and deserve death. But because of His great love, God provided a
means of being rescued through His Son, Jesus Christ, so that we may be made
right with Him again (see The Gospel of Jesus Christ).
https://answersingenesis.org/theory-of-evolution/evolution-not-even-theory/ | j*******7
发帖数: 6300 | 2 Evolution: Not Even a Theory
============================
Although some Christians have attacked evolution as “just a theory,” that
would be raising Darwin’s idea to a level it doesn’t deserve.
A theory has its genesis in a hypothesis, which is a working assumption as
to why we observe something—an educated guess. To test this assumption,
scientists conduct experiments that either disprove or correlate with the
hypothesis.
Over time, if a hypothesis continues to stand up to scrutiny and many
different experiments, the scientific community may begin referring to it as
a “theory.” In essence, this means that because the hypothesis has not
been disproved over many years and no other known hypothesis works, then we
can be reasonably sure that it’s accurate.
Theories, however, are not imperishable. If new technology allows better
experimentation, for example, a theory may need to be discarded. (See Louis
Pasteur’s Views on Creation, Evolution, and the Genesis of Germs).
Where Evolution Falls Short
===========================
Two problems prevent anyone from legitimately calling evolution a theory.
First, there’s no direct, observable experiment that can ever be performed.
Scientists can measure bones, study mutations, decode DNA, and notice
similarities in morphology (the form and structure of animals and plants),
but they can never test evolutionary events in the past.
Some point to natural selection as a form of “evolution in action,” but
natural selection can only act upon the genetic potential that already
exists. What we do observe from natural selection fits perfectly with a
recent creation and does not point to common descent.
Secondly, and related to the above, evolution misses the mark as a theory
because all the supposed “tests” to confirm Darwinism do not necessarily
and distinctively correspond to the idea. In other words, each has an
alternate and equally viable explanation. A theory requires that the
confirming experiments correspond to one specific hypothesis. Otherwise, the
experiment cannot establish legitimacy. Evolution has no such legitimacy.
So What Is It?
==============
Evolution, at its core, is a necessary requirement of naturalism. Since
naturalists cannot allow a higher power, they must rely on a form of
spontaneous generation and the unguided development of life. Either someone
or something created, or nature created itself.
Because naturalism depends on this assumption, evolution artificially
carries the weight of a theory for naturalists—without meeting the
requirements. Evolution has been grafted in simply out of the desire to deny
the Creator or to deny His power and authority.
No Need for a Theory of Origins
===============================
Ultimately, we have no need for a theory about the origin of life and the
universe. God, our Creator, gave us a perfect, factual account of how and
when He created, and how humanity came to be. While we can—and should—
study His universe, He graciously provided the proper framework to truly
understand—the Bible.
Evolutionary ideas are simply one way in which humans seek to deny God’s
authority. In fact, all of us are guilty of this; all of us have rebelled
from Him and deserve death. But because of His great love, God provided a
means of being rescued through His Son, Jesus Christ, so that we may be made
right with Him again (see The Gospel of Jesus Christ).
https://answersingenesis.org/theory-of-evolution/evolution-not-even-theory/ | J*******g
发帖数: 8775 | 3 有意思。谢谢分享。
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【在 j*******7 的大作中提到】
: Evolution: Not Even a Theory
: ============================
: Although some Christians have attacked evolution as “just a theory,” that
: would be raising Darwin’s idea to a level it doesn’t deserve.
: A theory has its genesis in a hypothesis, which is a working assumption as
: to why we observe something—an educated guess. To test this assumption,
: scientists conduct experiments that either disprove or correlate with the
: hypothesis.
: Over time, if a hypothesis continues to stand up to scrutiny and many
: different experiments, the scientific community may begin referring to it as
| t*******r
发帖数: 2940 | 4 每一个学科有state of the art, 有general consensus，也有不同观点。我们不能将
不同观点误以为是general consensus。
that
as
【在 j*******7 的大作中提到】
: Evolution: Not Even a Theory
: ============================
: Although some Christians have attacked evolution as “just a theory,” that
: would be raising Darwin’s idea to a level it doesn’t deserve.
: A theory has its genesis in a hypothesis, which is a working assumption as
: to why we observe something—an educated guess. To test this assumption,
: scientists conduct experiments that either disprove or correlate with the
: hypothesis.
: Over time, if a hypothesis continues to stand up to scrutiny and many
: different experiments, the scientific community may begin referring to it as
| d*******s
发帖数: 234 | 5 应该这么说。进化论没错。
进化的确是自然界演化的一个机制。不知道是谁设计的这个机制。或者本身就是演化而
来。
但是！并非等同于说，自然界的东东都是演化出来的。
进化论的发现，无法为人类起源提供确凿的说法。
生物学不是科学。 | c****p
发帖数: 6474 | 6 如果人这么复杂的生物都能演化出来的话，那自然界的东西都是演化出来的就没有什么
不好理解。
【在 d*******s 的大作中提到】
: 应该这么说。进化论没错。
: 进化的确是自然界演化的一个机制。不知道是谁设计的这个机制。或者本身就是演化而
: 来。
: 但是！并非等同于说，自然界的东东都是演化出来的。
: 进化论的发现，无法为人类起源提供确凿的说法。
: 生物学不是科学。
| x****u
发帖数: 12955 | 7 信基督教的人都有人格分裂症状。
他们一方面说生命太复杂是不可能自然出现的，另一方面又说能创造生命的神却是自然
出现的。 | k****s
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