Perhaps what the poster who believes that everything was created by God and not evolution means to say - in his own roundabout way - is that he believes that each species, such as humans, have evolved as a species and not from a creature that evolved from the sea.

We know, for example, that rabbits of the Pacific coastal areas have evolved to be less endangered from the hematoxic venom of the Pacific rattlesnake. The rattlesnakes in only those areas now have their venom becoming neurotoxic to overcome the rabbit's partial immunity to the hematoxins. This clearly shows evolution at work within two separate species.

Humans have evolved from the Neanthradral types through many stages to become what we are today.

Originally Posted by Guest

Obviously, our Presbyterian poster misinterpreted the article. The only evolution that is acknowledged is the evolution of intellect in man. It still states that God created man. Until I read the article, I was going to say that this religion was not a Christian faith but a cult. Thank you for providing that link so that I could see that it was the poster that was in error, not the religion. Therefore, the article was another bit of evidence endorsing divine creation.

Not quite. What the Pope (actually, every Pope since Pius XII in 1950), The Presbyterian Church and Billy Graham all say is that they do not see a conflict between the story of Creation and the science of evolution. This concept is called theistic evolution.

Originally Posted by pbkmaine

Not quite. What the Pope (actually, every Pope since Pius XII in 1950), The Presbyterian Church and Billy Graham all say is that they do not see a conflict between the story of Creation and the science of evolution. This concept is called theistic evolution.

There's a big difference between what they say to be PC and what the evolution theory folks believe. Not one of them believes that man evolved from another species. Every one of them believes the Bible version, which states that man was created. Period. There is NO science of evolution because it is just a theory that has never been proven to be fact. This is going nowhere and way off the thread. Carson was the thread, and since I do not plan to vote for him anyway, I only interjected because of the poster that arrogantly dismissed the factual basis of creation as being stupid. Well, the majority of Americans believe in Creation, and that evolution was just a theory never proven. We did not come from monkeys, fish or mushrooms. We were created and the only thing that anyone will concede as far as evolution is the evolution of knowledge. If one does not believe in Creation, then he is NOT a Christian, period. Because if one does not believe in the Bible as factual then he does not believe in Christ.

The atheist liberals on here would just as soon divert to arguing religion, rather than politics because they know that their party is in grave trouble right now. Hilary has dropped so far in the poles that the only Republican candidate that isn't beating her is Carly Fiorina and even she is even with her in the polls. On top of that, there is now a problem with the manipulation of intelligence in this administration. That reflects badly on this administration.

Originally Posted by Guest

There's a big difference between what they say to be PC and what the evolution theory folks believe. Not one of them believes that man evolved from another species. Every one of them believes the Bible version, which states that man was created. .

You honestly believe there was a Garden of Eden and that Adam and Eve were the only two humans on Earth until kicked out? Did they speak English?

Cain left also after killing his brother and went out to form other families. Where did those people come from and who were they?

All cultures have such similar folktales.

Will you concede that humans evolved as a species such as Neandrathal cavemen through many eons to what modern man is like?

How do you explain that chimpanzees and human DNA is 98 percent identical?

Wait, all the paintings of Adam and Eve show them with belly buttons. Something's not right.

Originally Posted by Guest

Wait, all the paintings of Adam and Eve show them with belly buttons. Something's not right.

That is something I never thought of before. That is a hoot!

Originally Posted by Guest

You honestly believe there was a Garden of Eden and that Adam and Eve were the only two humans on Earth until kicked out? Did they speak English?

Cain left also after killing his brother and went out to form other families. Where did those people come from and who were they?

All cultures have such similar folktales.

Will you concede that humans evolved as a species such as Neandrathal cavemen through many eons to what modern man is like?

How do you explain that chimpanzees and human DNA is 98 percent identical?

Calling one's religion a "folk tale" is treading on dangerous ground. Interesting how you liberals will defend Muslims and slur Christians.

Yes, I do believe the Bible.
No, I do not believe in evolution. Perhaps you did evolve from a monkey, but I didn't. How did that happen? Why did you evolve and the monkey remained the same? Where is the missing link between you and the monkey? Why is there no further evolving? Why are we the only species that can reason with a language and not just mimic? No, you can't prove evolution.

Tell you what, you keep researching evolution and I will continue to browse the politics forum and discuss the topic. You can continue to divert each topic to whatever baiting topic you wish, but we only participate because we feel sorry for you.

If you wish to continue to discuss religion, why not ask the question of what religious beliefs Hilary might observe? Or, how about Sanders. Is he really a communist with an atheist bent? That would make him more your type of candidate. I am willing to believe that if you asked Hilary if she was religious, she would respond that she is a Christian. Obama will tell you a Christian, but by his definition, he is not. Of course, when in a Muslim country, he will tell them that he is one of them.

What Carson said 20 or 30 years ago, may be different than how he feels now. According to your philosophy, he could be evolving. You give that excuse for Obama whenever he flip-flops on an issue. I can see that Carson saying he is a religious person really bothers you. Perhaps you should explore the reasoning for that.

Originally Posted by Guest

Wait, all the paintings of Adam and Eve show them with belly buttons. Something's not right.

Well Chi, maybe those paintings were not photographs so they were not accurate. Maybe they used someone else besides the real Adam and Eve for their models. I bet my granddaughter would be able to give you an answer.

Humans share 50% DNA with bananas.

Originally Posted by Guest

Wait, all the paintings of Adam and Eve show them with belly buttons. Something's not right.

This is not any longer the Political Forum...

It is now the MOCK CHRISTIANITY FORUM and get a few laughs.

Recalling all the defense of Muslims, and others where bigot was the charge if you even made a minor comment, it surely has "gone" a long way.

We have gone rapidly from making fun of ones politics to now, something I never thought we would see, making fun of others religions.

Originally Posted by Guest

This is not any longer the Political Forum...

It is now the MOCK CHRISTIANITY FORUM and get a few laughs.

Recalling all the defense of Muslims, and others where bigot was the charge if you even made a minor comment, it surely has "gone" a long way.

We have gone rapidly from making fun of ones politics to now, something I never thought we would see, making fun of others religions.

Originally Posted by Guest

Calling one's religion a "folk tale" is treading on dangerous ground. Interesting how you liberals will defend Muslims and slur Christians.

Yes, I do believe the Bible.
No, I do not believe in evolution. .

You sure do like to pick apart a statement, pick a phrase, and then make a different statement. I said that the story of Adam and Eve in a Garden of Eden was a folk tale - not that Christanity was a folk tale. if you want to be ridiculous and believe in a white European Adam and Eve while there are plenty of fossils of Neanthradrals, go right ahead. Where did the ther people come from that Cain went off with and intermarried?

You would probably be offended if you were told that Jesus was not 6 feet tall, had blond hair and blue eyes. Right?

Originally Posted by Guest

You sure do like to pick apart a statement, pick a phrase, and then make a different statement. I said that the story of Adam and Eve in a Garden of Eden was a folk tale - not that Christanity was a folk tale. if you want to be ridiculous and believe in a white European Adam and Eve while there are plenty of fossils of Neanthradrals, go right ahead. Where did the ther people come from that Cain went off with and intermarried?

You would probably be offended if you were told that Jesus was not 6 feet tall, had blond hair and blue eyes. Right?

Read the posts.

The sarcasm, put downs, insulting and calling people stupid on their beliefs is something you do not find much anywhere. "NITWIT" because you believe in creation, etc.

When a person mocks what they don't believe or understand, they show no signs of civility. Their actions say far more about their own level of ignorance and/or lack of upbringing than their jokes convey about the religious beliefs they feel deserve their poor attempt at wit.

Originally Posted by Guest

Read the posts.

The sarcasm, put downs, insulting and calling people stupid on their beliefs is something you do not find much anywhere. "NITWIT" because you believe in creation, etc.

When a person mocks what they don't believe or understand, they show no signs of civility. Their actions say far more about their own level of ignorance and/or lack of upbringing than their jokes convey about the religious beliefs they feel deserve their poor attempt at wit.

Perfect!

Originally Posted by Guest

Read the posts.

The sarcasm, put downs, insulting and calling people stupid on their beliefs is something you do not find much anywhere. "NITWIT" because you believe in creation, etc.

When a person mocks what they don't believe or understand, they show no signs of civility. Their actions say far more about their own level of ignorance and/or lack of upbringing than their jokes convey about the religious beliefs they feel deserve their poor attempt at wit.

You obviously have NO answers for what was posted regarding the folktale of a white European Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and of your concept in a 6 foot tall, blond haired, blue eyed Jesus.

Give your answers to the fossils of Neanderthal man and how humans have evolved within their species to become modern man. Surely, you can do that.