Creation vs. Evolution

Creation vs. Evolution

Ever since the publication of Charles Darwin's The Origin of Species was

published there has been an ongoing debate between science and religion. Scientists

have formulated many theories as to the origins of man and to the creation of the

earth, whereas religious groups have one main creation theory, based on the "Genesis"

story of The Bible. These theories, however, are not the cause of the debate because

the different theories are simply myths meant to explain the unknown-- the debate is

caused by different belief systems.

According to a November 1997 Gallup poll 44% of the people that responded

agreed that God created human beings in their present form at one time within the last

10,000 years or so. Based on the same poll 39% of the people said that human beings

evolved from less intelligent life forms, but God guided this process. Only 10% of the

people polled said that God had no part in the creation of human beings (Issues 394).

The main difference between creationists and scientists is the way they fight this

debate. Creationists have developed their own science: Creation Science. Creation

scientists look to prove that creation is right and science is wrong, providing selective

interpretations of the fossil record. But their interpretations are exaggerated and

foolish. Creationists will pick one scientific theory and do everything they can to

point out it's flaws, disregarding what they can't prove wrong. They will often use

emotions to control the public to their side. They spend their time trying to discover

false evolution rather than teaching their beliefs to the general public. The theory of

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...ing the earth's common ancestors into

existence through creation (14) .

Theories surrounding the processes of evolution will undoubtedly continue to

change with political movements and new evidence, but it will take a lot to disprove

evolution whether it is caused by natural forces or by some higher power, it still

exists. "Life on earth-however it began-has evolved and will continue to do so,

regardless of what a scientist and/ or a religious group wants to happen.

In order for this debate to ever end, some common ground must be reached. Either

one theory or the other has to be ultimately proved beyond the shadow of a doubt,

but there is an incredibly small chance of that happening. Even if it were to happen,

to prove either side, there would still be disbelievers and those who think the

evidence is a hoax.