Evolution

Don't be afraid of the word evolution. When a creationist says they don't believe in evolution, a secular scientist doesn't usually think of the Big Bang Theory or Life from Non-Life. Rather, they think of those subtle, observable changes in populations. They think of diversity, adaptability, and ecology. Then they stop, with all that in mind, and think, creationists don't believe in all that? Of course we do. Half the battle discussing evolution with secular scientists is defining terms. Let's be realistic: creationists believe evolution. We just don't take it as far as secularists would. The primary difference between a creationists evolution and a secularists evolution is secular scientists think evolution is coerce enough to bring all life from a common ancestor a few billion years ago. Creationists say life evolved from many fully formed (created) ancestors about six thousand years ago. These two views are not really supported by any amount of overwhelming evidence, but are dependent on the person's presuppositions and assumptions. The secularist assumption is that there is no supernatural interference in nature an the creationist assumption is that there is (or was) supernatural interference with nature.
A personal goal of mine is to uncover exactly which dinosaurs are truly related, in the creationist framework. These original created kinds are referred to as holobaramins in creationist circles. I believe there is at least 200 different holobaramins for the Dinosauria, which far exceeds the tradition 50 or so quoted by creationists in the past. I hope to study every known species of dinosaur to gain a better understanding of how these impressive animals fit into their respective families, and how they diverged over time.

3 comments:

  1. Hey Caleb! Very cool post. I agree that it is important to realize that we do actually believe in evolution. This could rub someone the wrong way, but I think it is an important reminder to keep our thoughts realistic. Keep me posted (haha! Get it?) when you make a theological/philosophical blog!

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    1. Hey Daniel! Nice to here from you. If I have anything theological or philosophical to say, I think it might appear on my photography etc. blog. Have you found it yet?
      P.S. Maybe send the parents a quick email. They think you're dead.

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  2. Hi Caleb, as I stated in a previous post, I don't
    Ike the word evolution to be used by Christians, as I believe it automatically implies long ages. However, I do agree that critters are constantly changing as time goes by, all of it thought out by the creator. The rest of your thoughts are great, I think. Dad

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