0
With relevant examples explain the truth behind creationism and evolution?
Wiki User
∙ 6y ago
For creationism, I don't know. But evolution here's one; the albatross. We rarely hear about this kind of bird, but it's the greatest quality is that it can travel for roughly 500 kilometers by only flapping its wings once. It glides across the world and tilts its wings to rise and fall. Its shoulders have "locks" of sorts, allowing it to hold its wings in one position for a really long time. Humans have the same things in our knees. Birds who do not have this shoulder lock can only travel for a shorter time over a longer distance.
Wiki User
∙ 6y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoCreation theory
Creation theory is not a single, scientific view that every creationist can agree on. Instead, it involves a whole range of hypotheses put forward in the hope that at least one of them is right. The truth behind creationism is that it is not based on either fact or logic.
Although there are many, often contradictory, views in the realm of creation theory, one element that is commonly expressed is that the Theory of Evolution relies on chance, and that "specified events of low probability do not occur by chance." In a lottery, the probability of a specified number winning, can be extremely small. This is an example of an event that is specified and has low probability, yet occurs by chance so often that we do not give it a second thought. The random variations that lead to evolution are much like such a lottery. Although a predetermined (if that were possible) variation might not occur by chance in a pre-specified species, many other variation do. Most variations are of no consequence, but occasionally a variation helps an individual's chances of survival and therefore the species' chances of survival - otherwise, a species under stress risks extinction.
Some non-factual and illogical creationist views have spread so out of control that a creationist has produced a DVD pointing out some arguments that creationists should NOT use, if only for the credibility of creationism.
Evolution
Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection is the basic explanation of the process of evolution. Evolution, in turn, is shown to be true by a number of evidences, including the fossil record, DNA analysis and the present-day diversity and distribution of species and genera.
It is well known that Charles Darwin visited the Galapagos Islands and that what he found there was such convincing evidence of evolution that it led to him researching the possibility of evolution and, years later, publishing On the Evolution of Species. What Darwin did not know about the Galapagos Islands is that they are slowly drifiting away from a volcanic hotspot, where new islands are then formed. When any one island forms, it is a barren and hostile environment, but the environment changes over the millions of years, as it slowly drifts south-east. Yet the various different species to be found on each island are ideally suited to just that environment. This could only happen if species evolve as they adapt to the changing environment in which they find themselves.
Although in Darwin's day, there were no "transitional species" in the known fossil record, he himself said that the matter of evolution could not be settled until transitional species are found. Now, transitional species have been found. We can no longer refer to these "missing links" in the record.
For more information, please visit: http://christianity.answers.com/theology/the-story-of-creation
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoHere are some points in favor of Creation: http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-philosophy/can-you-prove-that-god-exists
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is evolution the same as creationism?
No Answer 2 No. Creationism is faith, based on the Creation-story of Genesis and praises the biblical god as creator of all the Universe, all Earth and all life (in 6 days). Evolution is a theory of science (biology). The Theory of Evolution by Means of Natural Selection, first proposed by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russell Wallace. Evolution is part of natural science and explains the histories and diversifications of all of Earth's organisms. Evolution does not have to do with the origin of the Universe or the Planet Earth, which creationism may mention in its origins-explanations. (The origins of the Universe and the Solar System and Earth are explained by another branch of natural science - Cosmology and Astronomy). The Theory of Evolution states that life has changed since its beginnings (abiogenesis) by Natural Selection. The main unit of Evolution is the gene. Populations genetically diverge until they are so separate they are distinguishable and may become reproductively isolated. This is an instance of speciation, the origin of species. Evolution relies upon observation of the world to explain the world (genetics, palaeontology, comparative morphology are all used as evidence to construct the picture of evolution). Creationism relies on the writings of biblical texts to explain the world. There is no material evidence to support the claims of creationism as creationism is faith based. Indeed there are many contrasts between Evolution and Creationism. They both explain the same thing (life and how it came to be as it is today), but Evolution is logical and fact-collecting, a real process seen in the world today and (via fossils) in the distant past whereas Creationism is a comforting faith-based story with no backing evidence of events described in the creation story of Genesis.
What does transfer of training mean explain in detail with relevant examples?
There is no such thing
When was creationism done?
When Charles Hodge wrote "What is Darwinism?" in 1874 and argued that evolution can not explain the complexities of the eye is when creationism was first used as a tool against evolution. Before that, Thomas Aquinas and later William Paley used the design argument to 'prove' God's existence, as a small group in the United States are doing today, and the story of Creation was believed to be literally true by all Christian sects. However, it was not called 'Creationism' as there was no opposing theory at the time.
How do you explain in brief the evolution of computer?
explain in brief the evolution of the computer
Why doesn't Evolution describe the origin of life like Creationism does?
The question is asking two separate things: (1) Why does Evolution not describe the origin of life? and (2) Why does Creationism explain this while Evolution does not (assuming that they are parallel "theories")?(1) Why does Evolution not describe the origin of life?Abiogenesis is the proper term for life coming from non-life. Evolution requires the existence of a self-replicating form to work. The development of such a form from previously non-replicating matter is outside of the scope of evolution. Therefore abiogenesis is outside of the purview of evolution.While, as of yet, we do not know exactly how the abiogenesis event occurred, the evidence points to the fact that simple nucleotides were already bonding to each other around the time that the first self-replicating thing came into existence. The difference between these nucleotides and the self-replicating molecule would be slight. There would be no cell membrane or anything more than RNA copying itself. Due to interference from the outside, copying probably occurred with a lower rate of fidelity, leading to higher chances of random mutations. While many of those mutations may have negative or neutral, a sufficient minority would be positive. However, even so, it took over 2 billion years from the first form of recorded life to the first preserved multicellular organism. Compare this to the 100 million years required to jump from the first amphibians to the first reptiles. The time and the higher rate of mutations due to interference is what allows for the vast intracellular changes that would be necessary to produce much more complex forms of life.(2) Why does Creationism "explain" Abiogenesis while Evolution does not?Creationists often believe that Evolution can explain everything that Creationism can "explain"; this is simply false. Let's assume for argument's sake that Creationism actually was a theory (i.e. it made testable predictions and could adequately explain itself), then Creationism would provide answers to three main questions: (1) Formation of the Cosmos - including Earth, (2) Beginning of Life on Earth, (3) Diversity of Life on Earth. Evolution ONLY corresponds to (3), while (1) belongs to field of cosmology and the Big Bang and (2) belongs to abiogenesis. As a result, the ambit of Creationism is much more vast and "explains" things outside what Evolution can explain.Of course, I want to make patently clear that Creationism is not actually a functional theory since it makes no testable predictions nor can it adequately explain itself.
What is Richard Dawkins' view on Creationism?
Richard Dawkins is the Charles Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science, at Oxford University. In this position, he clearly has a sound understanding of scientific issues such as evolution and the creation of the universe. This has led him to believe that Creationism is inherently untrue. Since his role is to advance the public understaning of Science, he has written books such as The God Delusion(Bantam Press, 2006) to explain his views.I think that Professor Dawkins sees Creationism as dependently linked to religious belief. Where he views Creationism to contend with Science, which he asserts is quite often, Dawkins prefers to focus on the inherent failure of the underlying religious belief rather than simply demonstrating the error of the Creationist belief and leaving the proponent to continue in his or her religious beliefs.The debate around creationism and evolution is more fully covered in: http://christianity.answers.com/theology/the-story-of-creation
Are there other theories that explain the same event as evolution theory?
No, there are no other theories but the theory of evolution by natural selection that explain so much about evolution.
What is the difference between evolution and theories of evolution?
Evolution is a process, theories of evolution are theories which explain that process
Explain the evolution of sales management function in Indian context?
explain the evolution of sales management function in Indian context
How does anatomy explain evolution?
It doesn't. Evolution is explained by population genetics, evolutionary theory.
Explain relevant regulation and legislation relating to health and safety of customers and colleagues?
Explain relevant legislation and external regulation relating to Health and safety of customers and colleagues
How to explain to someone that piercings are normal when the other person thinks it's sick?
Simply tell the person how cool the piercings are and give relevant examples of the public figures that have piercings as well.
