Is evolution really scientific?

Question

The Astronomer Robert Jastrow
Evolutionist Loren Eiseley
Physicist H.S Lipson

All of these I've read about, and their opinions. Now I'd like to have yours.

Answer 1

The theory of evolution is scientific as "creationism" is pseudo-scientific fiddle-faddle.



The theory of evolution is based on science as "intelligent design" is based on lies and delusion.



Thanks for the opportunity to render my reasonable and rational opinion.



Edit @ "joyfulthought": Where's the source/link for that laundry list of alleged scientists that don't "believe" in evolution? A Christian/creationist website? And what's the point? That there is an extremely small minority of humans with scientific backgrounds that don't use their intellects properly because of their personal religious beliefs, which are completely out of step with scientific mainstream thought?



Edit @ Tiger: You arrogantly believe that you know the mind of "God." Your hubristic comments about the nature of "God" (who is unknowable) reflects a degree of religious delusion that borders on mental illness. Don't say you haven't been warned.

Answer 2

Yes. It's as scientific as you can possibly be. It's as proven as anything can be. There's more evidence for evolution than there is for the passage of time. To anyone who doesn't have religious problems accepting evolution, it's almost funny how much of a non-issue the creation/evolution controversy it is. The only reason it isn't more amusing is that people actually get away with snapping up doctorates at third-rate diploma mills and then preaching creationism as scientific theory. I wouldn't be surprised if they started arguing against the heliocentric model of the solar system at this point.

Answer 3

Is combustion scientific? It has been observed. The theory of combustion is 'scientific' because it is at least hypothetically capable of being disproved. So far, no dice. Evolution has also been observed in the wild, not just in laboratories. The theory of evolution, which is not the same thing as evolution, is 'scientific' because it is at least hypothetically capable of being disproved. So far, no dice. Science has the fossils, anatomy, behaviour, biochemistry and molecular biology as evidence.



I am going to be extremely blunt. Some creationist leaders are known to have lied about their scientific and theological qualifications. I particularly refer to Kent Hovind here. Ken Ham graduated from the same institution I did, in the same year, I even knew some of his friends by sight then. (1976) He has a degree in environmental science, which is better than nothing but it is far from being advanced.



Dr, Duane Gish used posters for "educating" children carrying the legend "Earth's Crust Devoid of Fossils" for a couple of years AFTER it was pointed out that fossils were not found up trees. Dr. Gish has been accused in print of persistent lying by a geologist in Australia and by others as well. So far as I know Dr. Gish and his backers have taken no court action.



Creationism has distortion of a few facts, scientific fraud, strawman, ad hominiem and circular argument, repetition of frequently refuted assertions and straight out lies among it's excuses for evidence.



I see Full Armor of God is with us. If you do watch any of the clips he cites, I suggest you also take a look at the series "Why do people laught at creationists?" where some of the material in these clips is pulled to bits and refuted.



As for the list of scientists, there is also a lot longer list of scientists who do accept evolution as fact and their names are all Stephanie or Steve. How long would it be If they had only included the Johns, Jeans, Georginas and Georges?



You cited Dr. Robert Jastrow, he is the only one of the three I know of. As it happens his name was in the little blue book put out by the Watchtower Society years ago. It was reading this book that made me realise just how false creationism was. Though the late Dr. Jastrow appears to have been a theist his remarks were thoroughly misquoted and distorted by the publishers of that book, which he said himself some years ago.

Answer 4

Yeah it is. Despite what those dishonest conmen who call themselves "Christians" would have you think.



Science is inherently honest, if there was something, anything, that could be shown to be definitely false in (for example) the theory of evolution then every scientist on the planet would want be the first to publish it.



Instead all we get are creationists who don't even understand what they're talking about, or the more mendacious ones who do understand what they're talking about but lie to you anyway.



None of them publish in scientific journals, and there's a reason for that...

Answer 5

Yes. It has empirical evidence, was not based on a priori reasoning, explains the facts, is based on proven mechanisms and does not run counter to all the other theories, proceeded by a route of falsification and deverlopment, with certain paradigm shifts, is objective, and tests hypothesis. Basically, it fills Popper's criteria for science (philosopher of science) which I generally trust (except I like empiricism). The alternatives decidedly do NOT fill any of these criteria.



If you feel up to reading more sources, the below are short and easy to read and directly relevant.

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/life/dn13675-evolution-myths-evolution-cannot-be-disproved.html

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/life/dn13677-evolution-myths-evolution-is-not-predictive.html

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/life/dn13717-evolution-myths-yet-more-misconceptions.html

Answer 6

I'm Catholic and a scientist, so I know evolution is true and is scientific indeed. The Pope accepts it. Only ignorant fundamentalists don't accept it.

Answer 7

Yes it is.



The great thing about scientific experiments and theories is that they are objective, and therefore could care less what someones opinion of it is and isn't changed by it.

Answer 8

No. In fact, science can not simply accept the idea of creation by God. So, they need something else to tell people how creation happened. There is nothing else in their hands except the theory of evolution. Human minds can never understand the complexity of creation since God has not revealed it to anyone. Evolution is not at all scientific if we consider its reliability. But some scientists support it for they don't have an alternative theory. No sane human being can accept evolution. It never happened and can never happen. God will reveal it to someone in the distant future and then only, we will be able to understand it through human terms. But science is totally helpless in this matter.

Answer 9

Evolution is a fact, it has been scientifically established. It is all old news, did you just learn how to read?

Answer 10

Why as this in R&S, do you really want a load of nonsense babbled at you. Of course its scientific and 99% of scientists through out the world say so after studying it.

Answer 11

Yes. In fact so many sciences have evolution at it's core it's impossible, and stupid, to deny the evidence.



Geology

Anthropology

Biology

Chemistry



AND DOZENS of others. That would mean ALL this data would be suspect, and we know it isn't.

Answer 12

It's as scientific as it gets. It requires hypotheses be subjected to rigorous scientific scrutiny to determine their validity which is why after 150 years of trying creationists have not made any headway in trying to discredit it.

Answer 13

No Not Really, Great List of Videos Full Armor, Merits looking at,

And Happy Human seems to have a problem with anyone who challenges anything contrary to what she 'wants' to believe,

Me thinks she is afraid

Answer 14

Not really, I like Full Armors List, I think it deserves some looking into, What is wrong with happy Human ? She afraid of looking into something that may refute what she wishes to be ?

Hmm. I think it deserves an objective examination

Answer 15

Yes, there are Scientific Facts about Evolution .



@Full Armor of God : Stop with the scam videos



@joyfulhe... : Stop with the fake lists



OMFG !!!! STOP !!!!!!

Answer 16

Changes in genetic materials and the phenotype (the outward appearance and bioogical functions) are proven. Whether that contribute the changes of species is yet to be proven. Therefore, in some degree, that is scientific.

Answer 17

Err, yeah. Evolution is an observed, natural phenomena. It's well explained by the theory of evolution, which is testable, falsifiable, and supported by all available evidence.

Answer 18

Yes, dear, the theory of evolution is really, truly scientific.

Answer 19

Yes, and it's a lot more provable than many other things you accept without a hitch.

Answer 20

is evolution really scientific? go to the biology section

Answer 21

Yes, it's really scientific. And you don't have to quit believing in God to accept evolution as solid science; anybody who thinks that is lacking in imagination, at best.

Answer 22

So simple. The answer is yes.

Answer 23

Yes. It is. There isn't any debate on that point. There may be dissension from dumb people, but there is no rational argument to say that it isn't scientific.

Answer 24

yes

Answer 25

Yes it is.

Answer 26

Scientific conjecture, yet to be proved true.

Answer 27

Watch these and tell me yours.





Mysteries In Science

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zTXxpXOoe0



The Young Age of the Earth

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1272542059740401469



The Origin of Man by Dr. Duane Gish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3FZDysZKFQ



The Origins of Life

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3181822797567477581



Evolution: Challenge of the Fossil Record - Part 1 of 6

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NkO6fQvydM



Skull Fossils - As Empty as the Evolutionary Theory

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yu5jN897kM



Neanderthals - Smarter Then We Thought

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxL636n3w2o



Dinosaurs: Those Terrible Lizards

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVvGByvp13Q



Atheist's NightMare: Evolution

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udqoCGPnVmE



Our Solar System: Evidence For Creation

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2535369046252590943&ei=_aqlSOe3MYOm4QLPkeki&q=creation+evidence&hl=en

Answer 28

Here is a list of scientists that DO NOT believe in evolution.



Dr. William Arion, Biochemistry, Chemistry

Dr. Paul Ackerman, Psychologist

Dr. E. Theo Agard, Medical Physics

Dr. James Allan, Geneticist

Dr. Steve Austin, Geologist

Dr. S.E. Aw, Biochemist

Dr. Thomas Barnes, Physicist

Dr. Geoff Barnard, Immunologist

Dr. Don Batten, Plant physiologist, tropical fruit expert

Dr. John Baumgardner, Electrical Engineering, Space Physicist, Geophysicist, expert in supercomputer modeling of plate tectonics

Dr. Jerry Bergman, Psychologist

Dr. Kimberly Berrine, Microbiology & Immunology

Prof. Vladimir Betina, Microbiology, Biochemistry & Biology

Dr. Raymond G. Bohlin, Biologist

Dr. Andrew Bosanquet, Biology, Microbiology

Edward A. Boudreaux, Theoretical Chemistry

Dr. David R. Boylan, Chemical Engineer

Prof. Linn E. Carothers, Associate Professor of Statistics

Dr. David Catchpoole, Plant Physiologist (read his testimony)

Prof. Sung-Do Cha, Physics

Dr. Eugene F. Chaffin, Professor of Physics

Dr. Choong-Kuk Chang, Genetic Engineering

Prof. Jeun-Sik Chang, Aeronautical Engineering

Dr. Donald Chittick, Physical Chemist (interview)

Prof. Chung-Il Cho, Biology Education

Dr. John M. Cimbala, Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Harold Coffin, Palaeontologist

Dr. Bob Compton, DVM

Dr. Ken Cumming, Biologist

Dr. Jack W. Cuozzo, Dentist

Dr. William M. Curtis III, Th.D., Th.M., M.S., Aeronautics & Nuclear Physics

Dr. Malcolm Cutchins, Aerospace Engineering

Dr. Lionel Dahmer, Analytical Chemist

Dr. Raymond V. Damadian, M.D., Pioneer of magnetic resonance imaging

Dr. Chris Darnbrough, Biochemist

Dr. Nancy M. Darrall, Botany

Dr. Bryan Dawson, Mathematics

Dr. Douglas Dean, Biological Chemistry

Prof. Stephen W. Deckard, Assistant Professor of Education

Dr. David A. DeWitt, Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience

Dr. Don DeYoung, Astronomy, atmospheric physics, M.Div

Dr. David Down, Field Archaeologist

Dr. Geoff Downes, Creationist Plant Physiologist

Dr. Ted Driggers, Operations research

Robert H. Eckel, Medical Research

Dr. André Eggen, Geneticist

Dr. Dudley Eirich, Molecular Biologist

Prof. Dennis L. Englin, Professor of Geophysics

Prof. Danny Faulkner, Astronomy

Prof. Carl B. Fliermans, Professor of Biology

Prof. Dwain L. Ford, Organic Chemistry

Prof. Robert H. Franks, Associate Professor of Biology

Dr. Alan Galbraith, Watershed Science

Dr. Paul Giem, Medical Research

Dr. Maciej Giertych, Geneticist

Dr. Duane Gish, Biochemist

Dr. Werner Gitt, Information Scientist

Dr. Warwick Glover, General Surgeon

Dr. D.B. Gower, Biochemistry

Dr. Robin Greer, Chemist, History

Dr. Dianne Grocott, Psychiatrist

Dr. Stephen Grocott, Industrial Chemist

Dr. Donald Hamann, Food Scientist

Dr. Barry Harker, Philosopher

Dr. Charles W. Harrison, Applied Physicist, Electromagnetics

Dr. John Hartnett, Physicist and Cosmologist

Dr. Mark Harwood, Satellite Communications

Dr. George Hawke, Environmental Scientist

Dr. Margaret Helder, Science Editor, Botanist

Dr. Harold R. Henry, Engineer

Dr. Jonathan Henry, Astronomy

Dr. Joseph Henson, Entomologist

Dr. Robert A. Herrmann, Professor of Mathematics, US Naval Academy

Dr. Andrew Hodge, Head of the Cardiothoracic Surgical Service

Dr. Kelly Hollowell, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacologist

Dr. Ed Holroyd, III, Atmospheric Science

Dr. Bob Hosken, Biochemistry

Dr. George F. Howe, Botany

Dr. Neil Huber, Physical Anthropologist

Dr. Russell Humphreys, Physicist

Dr. James A. Huggins, Professor and Chair, Department of Biology

Evan Jamieson, Hydrometallurgy

George T. Javor, Biochemistry

Dr. Pierre Jerlström, Creationist Molecular Biologist

Dr. Arthur Jones, Biology

Dr. Jonathan W. Jones, Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Raymond Jones, Agricultural Scientist

Prof. Leonid Korochkin, Molecular Biology

Dr. Valery Karpounin, Mathematical Sciences, Logics, Formal Logics

Dr. Dean Kenyon, Biologist

Prof. Gi-Tai Kim, Biology

Prof. Harriet Kim, Biochemistry

Prof. Jong-Bai Kim, Biochemistry

Prof. Jung-Han Kim, Biochemistry

Prof. Jung-Wook Kim, Environmental Science

Prof. Kyoung-Rai Kim, Analytical Chemistry

Prof. Kyoung-Tai Kim, Genetic Engineering

Prof. Young-Gil Kim, Materials Science

Prof. Young In Kim, Engineering

Dr. John W. Klotz, Biologist

Dr. Vladimir F. Kondalenko, Cytology/Cell Pathology

Dr. Leonid Korochkin, M.D., Genetics, Molecular Biology, Neurobiology

Dr. John K.G. Kramer, Biochemistry

Prof. Jin-Hyouk Kwon, Physics

Prof. Myung-Sang Kwon, Immunology

Dr. John Leslie, Biochemist

Dr. Jason Lisle, Astrophysicist

Dr. Alan Love, Chemist

Dr. Ian Macreadie, molecular biologist and microbiologist:

Dr. John Marcus, Molecular Biologist

Dr. George Marshall, Eye Disease Researcher

Dr. Ralph Matthews, Radiation Chemist

Dr. John McEwan, Chemist

Prof. Andy McIntosh, Combustion theory, aerodynamics

Dr. David Menton, Anatomist

Dr. Angela Meyer, Creationist Plant Physiologist

Dr. John Meyer, Physiologist

Dr. Albert Mills, Animal Embryologist/Reproductive Physiologist

Colin W. Mitchell, Geography

Dr. Tommy Mitchell, Physician

Dr. John N. Moore, Science Educator

Dr. John W. Moreland, Mechanical engineer and Dentist

Dr. Henry M. Morris (1918–2006), founder of the Institute for Creation Research.

Dr. Arlton C. Murray, Paleontologist

Dr. John D. Morris, Geologist

Dr. Len Morris, Physiologist

Dr. Graeme Mortimer, Geologist

Dr. Terry Mortenson, History of Geology

Stanley A. Mumma, Architectural Engineering

Prof. Hee-Choon No, Nuclear Engineering

Dr. Eric Norman, Biomedical researcher

Dr. David Oderberg, Philosopher

Prof. John Oller, Linguistics

Prof. Chris D. Osborne, Assistant Professor of Biology

Dr. John Osgood, Medical Practitioner

Dr. Charles Pallaghy, Botanist

Dr. Gary E. Parker, Biologist, Cognate in Geology (Paleontology)

Dr. David Pennington, Plastic Surgeon

Prof. Richard Porter

Dr. Georgia Purdom, Molecular Genetics

Dr. John Rankin, Cosmologist

Dr. A.S. Reece, M.D.

Prof. J. Rendle-Short, Pediatrics

Dr. Jung-Goo Roe, Biology

Dr. David Rosevear, Chemist

Dr. Ariel A. Roth, Biology

Dr. Jonathan D. Sarfati, Physical chemist / spectroscopist

Dr. Joachim Scheven Palaeontologist:

Dr. Ian Scott, Educator

Dr. Saami Shaibani, Forensic physicist

Dr. Young-Gi Shim, Chemistry

Prof. Hyun-Kil Shin, Food Science

Dr. Mikhail Shulgin, Physics

Dr. Emil Silvestru, Geologist/karstologist

Dr. Roger Simpson, Engineer

Dr. Harold Slusher, Geophysicist

Dr. E. Norbert Smith, Zoologist

Arthur E. Wilder-Smith (1915–1995) Three science doctorates; a creation science pioneer

Dr. Andrew Snelling, Geologist

Prof. Man-Suk Song, Computer Science

Dr. Timothy G. Standish, Biology

Prof. James Stark, Assistant Professor of Science Education

Prof. Brian Stone, Engineer

Dr. Esther Su, Biochemistry

Dr. Charles Taylor, Linguistics

Dr. Stephen Taylor, Electrical Engineering

Dr. Ker C. Thomson, Geophysics

Dr. Michael Todhunter, Forest Genetics

Dr. Lyudmila Tonkonog, Chemistry/Biochemistry

Dr. Royal Truman, Organic Chemist:

Dr. Larry Vardiman, Atmospheric Science

Prof. Walter Veith, Zoologist

Dr. Joachim Vetter, Biologist

Sir Cecil P. G. Wakeley (1892–1979) Surgeon

Dr. Tas Walker, Mechanical Engineer and Geologist

Dr. Jeremy Walter, Mechanical Engineer

Dr. Keith Wanser, Physicist

Dr. Noel Weeks, Ancient Historian (also has B.Sc. in Zoology)

Dr. A.J. Monty White, Chemistry/Gas Kinetics

Dr. John Whitmore, Geologist/Paleontologist

Dr. Carl Wieland, Medical doctor

Dr. Lara Wieland, Medical doctor

Dr. Clifford Wilson, Psycholinguist and archaeologist

Dr. Kurt Wise, Palaeontologist

Prof. Verna Wright, Rheumatologist (deceased 1997)

Prof. Seoung-Hoon Yang, Physics

Dr. Thomas (Tong Y.) Yi, Ph.D., Creationist Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Ick-Dong Yoo, Genetics

Dr. Sung-Hee Yoon, Biology

Dr. Patrick Young, Chemist and Materials Scientist

Prof. Keun Bae Yu, Geography

Dr. Henry Zuill, Biology