Acceptance...

[Chaitika]

BUT that does not necessarily mean that we all crawled out of some primordial soup from some huge explosion, or that we started life as Monkeys. Those, are theories, not fact. And THOSE are what contradict with many religions, NOT the fact that species do evolve according to their environments and circumstances.
I do not believe that humans are decedents of monkeys, no matter how close we may be "Chromatically Speaking", nor do I believe that humans and all diverse life forms were miraculously formed from some supersonic-microbial ses-pool spawned from some galactic explosion. Nuu uhh. But I do believe that not only ourselves, but all life, evolves as is needed for survival and prosperity as a species. Thus, I accept evolution as a scientific fact.

I agree with this statement. I've done a bit of reading on this but not nearly enough to really weigh in. I would tend to agree with the idea of micro-evolution. I am not seeing any scientific evidence that points to humans coming from non-humans. It's also important to note that I am not a creationist, just a skeptic.

 

[Arachnar]

My biology teacher 2 years ago told us he didn't believe in evolution, and he loves science. I found it very interesting and would have liked to get his viewpoint on the reason why but teachers aren't allowed to do that.

I believe in Evolution as it is currently the only reasonable explanation for the diversity and existence of life on the planet. I believe that we descended from monkeys. I , in my opinion have found that people believe in evolution but not neccesarily about humans being descendants of monkeys. I not going farther because a main arguement against it is in a religious belief which we can't get into here.

I can't say I respect someones differing opinion on the subject because I would be lying, but I will respect you.

 

[groovitudedude]

My biology teacher 2 years ago told us he didn't believe in evolution, and he loves science. I found it very interesting and would have liked to get his viewpoint on the reason why but teachers aren't allowed to do that.

The education system is biased against creationism. They want to be politically correct

 

[Veacane]

Call me Mr. Blastastic then

 

[jbnebres]

wow. very intriguing thread....

 

[water_baby83]

Jbnebres: Edit your post now or it will be done for you. Did I not warn about treading into the religious waters. I realize you are new, so this is your warning.
This thread, while yes might superficially skim the topic, it is NOT about religion or the opinions of religion, the origin of religion or the justifications of religions, etc(!!) - it is on the Scientific fact/theory of evolution of living organisms. PERIOD.

 

[johnptc]

it all begins with the big bang.....there is no possible history prior to the big bang or outside its light cone.

evolution of life on earth is only a small speck in the evolution our our universe..........

there are no other theories which start with the big bang and end up with mankind on earth..........

until such a time that there is an alternative scientific theory that picks up all the pieces ( from cosmic redshift to the periodic table of the elements ) it has to be evolution

 

[King Edward]

Jbnebres: Edit your post now or it will be done for you. Did I not warn about treading into the religious waters. I realize you are new, so this is your warning.
This thread, while yes might superficially skim the topic, it is NOT about religion or the opinions of religion, the origin of religion or the justifications or religions, etc(!!) - it is on the Scientific fact of evolution of living organisms. PERIOD.

Hmmm, I'm a bit scared to post this now...You guys are way uptight about religion, I take it you've had some right bust ups before over it!!! Right, I'm not after a fight lads and the only reason I mention this is cause it was an idea brought up in a scientific journal by (I believe) Richard Dawkins, one of the most respected evolutionary biologists, but if you judge this post over the line, please delete it and dont ban me...please!!!

Ho hum, I'm deleting it myself...if you want to know the evolutionary biologists explaination for religions PM me. The ideas of evolution are inseperable from religion as soon as you start to consider the evolution of the human brain, and our brain is one of our unique features as is the fact that all cultures at times display deep religious beliefs. To not mention religion you shouldnt mention human evolution.

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Edited....strike 1

 

[jbnebres]

my original two cents- evolution is a fact. What we, people, view as evolution is at a such a small scale that it is almost impossible to accurately perceive evolution. what we can measure, examine, and analyze exists only as the fraction of the evolution of our planet, galaxy, universe(s?).
When people speak about humans descending from monkeys, chances are, the information that they were provided with is either old or biased according to who gathered such information in addition to its relation to todays' values and morals. Our very thought process, our consciousness, is proof and example of our own human evolution-in our small time frame of existence.
But back to monkey... we are not descendants of monkeys. monkeys AND humans descend from a common ancestor. Think of the first living organism-this organism multiplies and evolves, branching out in millions and multiple directions with its own branches in the evolutionary tree/shrub/whatever. now understand that this occurs through thousands/millions of years- so how are we suppose to figure this accurately- the technology has not "evolved" for us to do so.

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its was wrong of me to start talking about religion. but don't fool yourselves by leaving it out. how can u explain something so complex, by leaving out little tid bits that DO influence the perception of science.