Is believing in evolution a sin, is that why Christians hate it so much?

Question

Why do the majority of Christians act like it is a sin? Does the bible state you will go to hell for it? There is so much proof of evolution that is now common knowledge among world scientists (with the exception of Christian Creationists). So why all the hate towards it?

Answer 1

I am a Christian and I do believe in evolution. Even if that contradicts what I believe religiously.



Faith makes you believe what you can't see, there is no proof. Science is all about proof and evidence. It's real you can touch it.

Answer 2

It is dynamically opposed to the Creation account of Genesis. Many Christians struggle to reconcile the two because of all the evolutionary teachings in the school system. Many chose to try and blend the two saying God may have used evolution as a tool. Personally I reject that. Any God capable of speaking the universe into existance doesn't need an assist from Darwin or anyone else. I don't hate evolution, I just recognize it as what it is, a stumbling block for many to embrace God's word. The recent DNA news that we all came from the same two ancestors sounds to me like a strong piece of evidence that we all came from Adam and Eve.

Answer 3

I'm a Christian and evolution makes perfect sense to me.



I think most of the problem comes from misinformation. I don't know where some people have heard about evolution, or what they've heard about it, but I can tell from some of the supposed counterarguments that they don't understand the basics.

Answer 4

The ToE (and a great deal of real-world science, actually) flies directly in the face of religious dogma...particularly the origin of modern man. Evidently the Christians far prefer to be the center of the universe...the sole reason for the universe's creation rather than be members of an exceptionally adaptable and intelligent species that has mastered the ability to control its environment and even been able to walk on other worlds.



Creationists in particular have a severe phobia about science--not just biology but geology, physics, atomic theory, astronomy, and zoology to name a few. The more that is discovered, the smaller and smaller the box their God has to hide in. Their "God of the Gaps" gets smaller every time there is a new breakthrough, and they feel threatened by it.

Answer 5

It's not a sin, it's just silly. The "proof" that you mention is just false information you have been fed since childhood. Why would I willingly believe in something I know is wrong just because some people think it's right?



If you want a resource, go to www.drdino.com and download the seminars to hear some compelling arguments against evolution.

Answer 6

don't stress. what people seem to forget is that all our knowledge is based on an idea only. no-one knows what happened at the beginning or even if there was a beginning. scientists are now heavily invested in the string theory which promotes parallel dimensions. there's plenty of information to prove it but only to our limits. one idea is that the 'big bang' was the result of two parallel dimensions accidently touching each other creating a huge transference of energy.

i'm christian and i'm still evolving

Answer 7

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Anyways, I don't hate Evolution. I think that it is possible that evolution is how God made animals and plants, but I really doubt it. I've seen too much, especially in the plant and insect world, that says against it. It's the insitence of some who are witless about it that preach it like a religion, that get on my nerves.



It's not a fact! and they just can't seem to know it. Especially since it's been politicized. It's one big propaganda ring with the media and certain politicians. That's the part that I hate.



Here is something counter to all that. It's rare to see something counter to Evolution that is done so well.



http://christiananswers.net/creation/aqoo/



It's really done well.

Answer 8

Who says Christians don't have faith in evolution? i do no longer know any Christian who doubts the actual evidence dug up by capacity of archeologists and different scientists by way of the years. We in basic terms don't have faith that evolution occurred in a quickly line from ameoba to guy, yet that there have been many fake starts that did no longer artwork out greatest as much as us. And from what i've got study, some scientists are additionally beginning off to be sure a larger photograph than Darwin observed. Who had a conversing donkey interior the Bible? Sounds to me such as you acquire that off a trademark particular comic strip. And the place interior the Bible does it say Noah delivered each and every species on earth interior the process the flood on an ark? Noah might have delivered animals accessible in his section. Duh. there are various theories on the subject of the snake. some people think of it represents an alien visitation. Magical fruit? Are you conversing on the subject of the "fruit" of the tree of wisdom? Christians have not believed interior the "apple" for extremely it sluggish. have you ever on no account heard the expression "end results of your labors"? we don't know what that "tree" incredibly replaced into, we in basic terms know the "fruit" replaced into some thing Adam and Eve weren't meant to clutter with. And it would not say "whale", it says "large fish". perhaps Jonah have been given scooped up by capacity of an alien submarine. Christians have come a protracted way of their seek to understand the Bible, and interior the approach maximum persons have progressed very open minds and a extra robust tolerance for the ideals of others. it incredibly is too undesirable snarky little village atheists like your self can no longer say the comparable. perhaps the question you are able to desire to have asked is why Christians' minds are open adequate to have faith in some thing in some thing they could't put in their mouths. in assessment to yours, interestingly.

Answer 9

Because they're fed misconceptions by others such as Kent Hovind who himself peddles the bastardized creationist version; which is basically the big bang, abiogenesis and evolution twisted with half truths and outright lies.

Answer 10

The majority of Christians do not denounce it. A small vocal group hate it so much that they will abandon the teachings of Christ to defend select passages from Genesis 1-6.

Answer 11

You have two thoughts:



1. Believing in evolution is not a sin, because the process of evolution has nothing to do with divine laws. Evolution is scientific law. It is what it is until it is. You don't see anymore dinosaurs do you? Maybe someone will get DNA from somewhere and clone them. HeHe!! That's not really funny somebody really might. I'm sure the starving in Africa would really appreciate it. Maybe all the rich will get together and pay for it to be done. I would love to see that. Wouldn't you? No more starving nations. A dinosaur in your backyard!!



I haven't read anything about evolution in any bible translation I've read. If you have let me know.



2. Man has always wanted to know of himself vs God.



God is spirit and a Holy Presence which always was and always will be.



God Himself evolved from the Us to the Them for your benefit. Whereas the WORD became flesh into what is now the image and likeness of the One triune omnipresence. In fact I was just in conversation with someone about that. The WORD became flesh. Jesus was not the Word made flesh or Immanuel until after he was born. He was not the Son in the beginning. He was the Word in God and a Presence that became the Image and Likeness of God after He was born. God became a Father to a Son from His Own WHOLENESS OF HIMSelf. That includes the Spirit of God Himself who makes three. III Persons in One God. Its like standing in front of a mirror. You and the person you are looking at are one. The One you see in the mirror is intangible, but cohesive in spirit. The other is like Jesus who you could touch. This explanation should enlighten you of the Us in the beginning. They are all one in spirit. Jesus is the only Divinity and Word that descended into a human being from the Spirit of God to be born. I really can't say that enough. I love God the Father who I know to be the Holy Presence and I love Jesus who I know to be God and Man. Isn't that wonderful. It is a blessing to know God. I've had too many encounters to not know. [go to a mirror and read this paragraph, you'll see it for yourself that God made man in His image and likeness. Since the sight of man is the scope and range of vision, we are what God wants us to see. Is that why so many trillions of faces don't match; not even twins?]



Nature cannot help but evolve into what God created it to become. Man was never an ape. If that were so, women would still be having them. The monkeys and apes of today have monkies and apes. Everything was created of His kind and their kind. The chimpanzees have evolved into learning how to use tools.



I'm glad God speaks all languages. Just a thought! (smile)



3, The christians I know do not hate. In fact they love their enemies. They become examples of Christ in the spirit of His Image and Likeness, being humble and faithful.



I really wanted to answer this question. I am so drained. Because I sought God to give me what I know to tell you. In a manner that would be understood. I hope you understand what I know to be the truth. I'm going to bed now. Have a good night.

Answer 12

Oh c'mon. No one "hates" the theory of evolution. Much too passionate a word for something that is merely a teaching contrary to the word of God in the bible. That's all it is, a teaching contrary to God's word. If a person chooses to believe in evolution, that's up to them.

Answer 13

Many Christians denounce it because they take the bible as a science book, yet they will never set foot in a college class on evolution. There is overwhelming evidence, DNA, Fossils, new species evolve every day, but they will say man cannot evolve..and where is the only place they got this idea? That's right...the bible.

Answer 14

God allows the freedom of choice...it is not a sin, just a lack of knowledge. However, if I were to base my eternal life on what I think to be true, rather than find out what I KNOW to be true...I would have to ask the honest question..is an eternity away from all that is good...& away from the Lord God, worth my petty self indulgence of thinking I am correct without really checking the FACTS for myself? God Himself says: Hosea 4:6 my people perish for lack of knowledge!

Answer 15

It's not that it's a sin so much as it brings their own faith into question by offering up an alternative explanation to how we came to be. It could still be translated into multiple different christian sins if you look at it the right way.

Answer 16

Why do you spend so much time wondering about what we think? Obviously you feel like you have all the answers so why do you feel the need to try and provoke Christians with your silly questions. I feel bad for you because one day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, but it will be too late for those such as yourself who dont have a clue.

Answer 17

Nah, tens of millions of Christians believe evolution to be true.

Answer 18

I know several Christians who think evolution is wrong but I doubt they think it is a sin.



The ones who "hate it" probably are just scared.



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Answer 19

I don't hate evolution. Second, if there was so much proof for it, then it would be a fact and not a theory. I just don't believe it. What I do hate, though, is public schools trying to push it as a fact.

Answer 20

It's not about hate its about false proselytizing it to people who are tired of hearing it especially in a religious and spiritual section where it does not belong. Comprende'?



Shalom

Answer 21

the Bible says that the only reason one is going to hell is if he does not put his trust in Jesus Christ. there is no sin that is going to condemn you if you are a Christian. AND THERE IS NO PROOF WHAT SOEVER OF EVOLUTION. Study DNA. that is one major proof of creation. and, just look arounf you

Answer 22

You cannot believe in evolution and God too. Christians believe that God created the earth.

There is no proof that evolution is true. Kent Hovind, a creation scientist is currently offering $25,000.00 to anyone who can prove evolution is true. You can look for him on the web.

Answer 23

Yes and more.

Believing in Evolution is a sin in all religions

Answer 24

I don't believe it's a sin, just incorrect information.

Answer 25

THE EVOLUTION



“I know that the word of “Evolution” has become an obsolete and worthless word in some circles of the people___ and they do frown even on it’s simple reference.



You will however surprise to know that I, not only, respect these friends and their feelings, rather, I agree to their viewpoint, to some extent, in the light of the current knowledge. Because they apprehend “Evolution” in terms of material or mechanical evolution whereas material or mechanical evolution is far different from that of the creative evolution.



An important source of Evolution is the Nature’s process of selection. Which is originally one of the laws of nature and a secondary cause, like the other laws of nature, as it’s Creator is again God.



All the species generated by this process are again the indirect creation of God as the Nature’s process of selection, itself, is not capable to create any specie. It simply admits some species to be nourished, leaving aside the others, to be withered and this process works under some hereditary variations. So___ the survival or removal of a specific specie, is never accidental as it is presumed by the believers of material or mechanical evolution”.



This very statement of Edward Luther Castle positively removes that superstition. Which has captured, not only, the materialists but the religious leaders as well. Who are still in it’s captivity even after the lapse of so many years. Dr. George Erl Devis, the physicist, writes:



“As much as the knowledge is flourishing and the superstitions are being unveiled___ importance & inevitability of the critical study of religion & ethics___ is increasing day by day in the same scale.”



The physicist is hinting upon the urge of the “quest for truth and the specific process” which may bring forth, a suitable solution for the problems of life. Of course, we can not lead the life in a particular way unless we come to know the origin of life. What is the actual and factual truth? Only after positive cognition of the same, we can learn to lead the real life. And__ the same learning may, in turn, lead us to the aim of life.



George Erl Devis writes further:



“The surprising scientific discoveries have produced certain indispensable questions. Though not so new, but their nature has become more changed, on account of___ the receipt of detailed information about cosmic system. And___ in any case____ man can not be held as excluded thereform. Among these questions, is the most important question___ upon whose answer is depending___ our aim of life and the system of our moral values. And___ that is the same old question that:



Is there any Supreme and Sublime Source who is the Creator of whole cosmos and who could be surnamed as God?



And___ thereby arises the other question, that if God has created us then who has created God? This question is usually raised by the children, in a highly logical air.



We can not deny the fact, that science has no convincing reply of the question that God is existing or not? Rather, science can never bring forth a scientific proof thereof.



We are breathing in such a physical universe which is running smoothly in terms of the pre-ordained laws of it’s complexed system. But, it does not mean that we can ever derive some information, through this very universe, about a thing, which is existing outside to this universe. Our universe is just like a room without any doors and windows. And even if it is having the same, then, such glasses are fixed therein that to see & understand the outside thereform is totally impossible. Whereas to see inside from the outside__ is almost possible.”



As we can not prove the existence or non-existence of God on the basis of science. So it is the all-alone way for us, that whatsoever stock of information we have, about this universe. We should derive a reasonable result therefrom. Such a reasonable result___ which could never be objected on logical grounds. And such a result, duly derived from the stock of scientific information, is this:





“No material thing is capable to create it by itself”



and___ that is such a reasonable result, which is free from all sorts of logical objections. And___ through this very result we come to know about the Creator Who is Creator of all the material and immaterial things, and who is the Omnipotent.



If we presume that the universe is created accidentally or automatically. Then we will have to presume too, that the universe, itself has the power of creation. Such a presumption is, however, not maintainable on account of the scientific informations, collected so far, about the universe. So___ accidental or automatic creation of universe___ is the result___ which is totally irrational.



And where, God is being believed as the Alone Creator of universe, scientific informations are now becoming a foundation there. And science___ which is the fountain-head of the pure observational, analytical and experimental knowledge___ has reached at such a stage. That the next step whereof is not else___ but to believe in God and God’s Almighty Omnipotence. And___ that is on account of this very consensus of the universal scientific informations that:



“No material thing is capable to create it by itself”.



It is a Verse-like ray of Holy light and a great information. Proper apprehension whereof leads us, directly, to the realm of Faith.



“Universe was created accidentally or automatically” is a notion, which is not confirmed by the scientific information. So, to think like that is an irrational & illogical gesture. Which leads nowhere but to the ignorance.



Which God we should believe?



It is an important question and it is more important for the person who is desirous to know his God.



Can we consider this accidentally or automatically created universe as God? Does it create and remove everything by itself? But the scientific consensus that:



“No material thing is capable to create it by itself”



clarifies that universe was not created accidentally or automatically. Nor it is capable to create anything by itself. Nor it is given any knowledge of creation. And___ if the universe does not own any knowledge of creation___ then the knowledge of creation is definitely related to Mr. Albert Einstein’s that very Infinite & Supreme Power or Cause. Whose creative manifestations are being seen everywhere in this inapprehensible universe.



The act of knowledge, which is the process of creation in this universe___ is a magnificent sign ___ which is leading us, directly, to the Creator.



Power of knowledge and act of knowledge in terms of the process of creation___ bespeak of such a Creator who is Unique___ Who is free from the creaturely traits__ Who is far above the Nature and our state of knowledge___ Who is Supreme, Supernatural and Omnipotent. About whom we can speak in the following rational terms.



“The Creator of things is not a thing or like the created things. And as the intellect itself is a thing, so it is not considerable more than a thing of superior kind. Therefore its capability of making some image or imagination of the Creator will result to such a step, which may diminish the supreme sublimity of the Creator”.



In this way a man of intellect may believe in God on logical basis. Whereafter he will always consider his God as the Sole Creator and the Sole Guardian of universe. He will never consider his God as a part of universe or a thing in universe or the universe.



It means that God is Super-natural and Super-physical. Who is not perceivable through our senses at all.



The commonplace concept that God is a kind of matter as well as God is the Creator of matter or___ God is the universe as well as God is Super-natural & Super-physical___ is a self-contradictory and an irrational concept.



We must refrain from such concepts and resort to reality that existence of creatures is separate from the Creator and the creatures are not like the Creator at all. Because creatures live and die and they are under God’s control. It is recorded in the Scripture in the words of the Creator:



“I__ and I alone___ am God

No other god is real”

(Duet 32:39)



Worship no god but Me!

Do not make for yourselves images of anything

In heaven or on earth or in the water under the earth

Do not bow down to any idol or worship it

For I am the Lord your God and

I tolerate no rivals.

(Duet 5:7 to 9)



Hence, we must believe our God as the Supernatural and Super-physical. God is not perceivable by our senses. Nor___ God is point-able like point-able things. Nor___ the names of God’s created things should be used for God. Nor ___ we should consider God in terms of things and worship God as a thing. Of course___ we should believe God, the same way, as God has commanded us to believe. And___ God’s Commandments 9Duet 32:39 and Duet 5:7 to 9) are very much reasonable and quiet corresponding to our intellect.