wegs,
Does there have to be ''alternative explanations''?
I just see them as different explanations of the same evidence.
I don't think there needs to be an ''alternative explanation''.
What point would that be?
Why is darwinian evolution so important?
What are your reasons for accepting the darwinian explanation of the evidence?
And finally why is it an either/or situation. I could easily just say ''yes, the majority of scientists say they accept evolution, so I should also accept it on that basis'', but what good is that to me. I'm no further to knowing the actual truth.
I don't accept the explanations, because they don't make sense to me, and I'm not the type of person who accept things because others do.
I cannot accept Whale evolution, it just seem preposterous to me, especially when I see it in film format.
If it's true, then it will find a way to connect, as any other truth does, but I'm not going to force myself to believe it because everybody else does.
You're talking about choices we make. I'm talking about your natural bottom line position, regardless of whether you are aware or not.
That does not answer the question.
I want to know why you personally accept it. There must be some experience that occurs revealing something that makes it acceptable to you.
How does darwinian evolution work for you, in your life?
Is it an important revelation? If so how?
jan.
what are the alternative explanations for such evidence, would you say?
Does there have to be ''alternative explanations''?
I just see them as different explanations of the same evidence.
So, you believe the evidence does exist, but you are not satisfied or convinced rather, with the explanations of said evidence? That's totally fair, but then what is the alternative explanation?
I don't think there needs to be an ''alternative explanation''.
would you share what the 'other' explanations are against Darwin's theory?
(that you believe)
Unless you are speaking of Biblical Scripture as arguing against evolution...but then, we just come right back around to the same point, Jan.![]()
What point would that be?
It is an inconvenient truth, for lack of a better phrase, that one who is spiritual and follows the Bible, will at the very least, have to toss out Genesis from an origin of man view, in order to embrace the theory of evolution. One can't believe both; one does have to choose one over the other. I think you have said you believe that it is literal, (going from memory in this thread). So is that your counter argument against evolution? (just so I'm clear)
Why is darwinian evolution so important?
What are your reasons for accepting the darwinian explanation of the evidence?
And finally why is it an either/or situation. I could easily just say ''yes, the majority of scientists say they accept evolution, so I should also accept it on that basis'', but what good is that to me. I'm no further to knowing the actual truth.
I don't accept the explanations, because they don't make sense to me, and I'm not the type of person who accept things because others do.
I cannot accept Whale evolution, it just seem preposterous to me, especially when I see it in film format.
If it's true, then it will find a way to connect, as any other truth does, but I'm not going to force myself to believe it because everybody else does.
Having said that, to not believe that Genesis supports the origin of man, doesn't make one any less of a believer in God's existence. (in other words, a believer doesn't need to make a choice between believing in the 'wholeness' of God and evolution, simply because he/she feels Genesis doesn't support the origin of man)
You're talking about choices we make. I'm talking about your natural bottom line position, regardless of whether you are aware or not.
see the above link I posted, please.![]()
That does not answer the question.
I want to know why you personally accept it. There must be some experience that occurs revealing something that makes it acceptable to you.
How does darwinian evolution work for you, in your life?
Is it an important revelation? If so how?
jan.