Why I am creationist

Welcome to EvC Forum, Flyer75.I am pleased to say that you've picked the right forum to learn about the evolution vs creation debate. I myself started out as you are now, a young earth creationist based on the Bible, and what I had been taught as a kid. Then I started looking into the evidence and the arguments of both sides. This led me to being an Old Earth Creationist, then a Theistic Evolutionist, and finally, an evolutionist who also happens to be a Christian. I still think about the subject often, and enjoy discussing and learning the arguments of both sides. In a way, I feel liberated by the fact that I have objectively considered all sides of the argument. It doesn't necessarily make me right, but being free to follow the evidence wherever it leads is more likely to get me there.Don't be put off by the bluntness of some of our members. It takes all kinds, you know. Usually, if you're a civil debater, people here will treat you with respect. Remember, it's not about winning a debate or promoting one's belief, it's about learning.Respectfully,-Meldinoor

Case in point. I believe in a Creator, and I am an evolutionist. And I haven't been hounded for it yet. And I'm certainly not on a zealous crusade against any religious belief.I guess that kind of disproves your "point", doesn't it?Respectfully,-Meldinoor

Then how many votes would it take to satisfy you? There are several more who take my position on this forum. If we are to believe the Gallup polls, some 36% of the American population believe God guided evolution to produce the diversity of life on earth. There are potentially many more who believe in evolution by purely natural processes (my position, until further evidence presents itself) but where God may have acted as a prime mover to get creation going. Finally, there are many scientists who hold a similar position.Science and NatureHow many exceptions does it take before a rule becomes a smelly puff of hot air? Nah. I have no faith in evolution beyond expecting to see natural processes in the past extrapolate into the present and future. Evolution is falsifiable, something that most religions are not. If evidence no longer supported descent with modification, I would "recant" BTW, are we talking about "evolutionism" or evolution here? If you mean "evolutionism", you may have a point. If you're referring to the theory of evolution you're sadly mistaken. Which is it?Respectfully,-MeldinoorABE:
By the way, if evolution was a religion, wouldn't I know? After all, I'm an "evolutionist". And I have no theological axe to grind, so why would I lie?Edited by Meldinoor, : No reason given.Edited by Meldinoor, : No reason given.

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