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It depends on the scientist's religious beliefs and philosophical views. It is possible to believe in Creationism (if that is what you are referring to) while still subscribing to the Theory of Evolution. Contrary to popular belief, they are not necessarily mutually exclusive; although some definitions of evolution are incompatible with creationism.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoIt would be hard to imagine a person achieving a PhD in a science related area and actively carrying out scientific research, without accepting the science on which the Theory of Evolution is based. However, there may be a small minority who prefer to believe in biblical creation.
While we do not have aggregate statistics on the beliefs of young scientists as a group, we do have statistics on the beliefs of eminent scientists in both America and Great Britain. Since today's eminent scientists were yesterday's young scientists, and they received much the same education, it is likely that these statistics are a guide to the views of today's young scientists. In both countries, the overwhelming majority do not believe in a personal god, and so could not logically believe in biblical creation. And most of the minority who do believe a personal god probably also believe in evolution.
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∙ 8y agoMost young scientist believe in evolution. Because this is the idea that has been passed on from schools. For example the idea that man emerged from apes and other evolution theories.
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What scientific evidence do young earth creationists use to oppose the argument that the world and universe is young?
None, since young earth creation scientists, by definition, believe the world and universe to be young, they do not oppose but promote the large body of evidence which supports this.
What did James Ussher believe about evolution?
He didn't believe anything about it. Ussher was an archbishop of the Church of Ireland, living at a time when nothing was known about evolution. He was a classic Young Earth creationist; he's even known for calculating the date of creation based on scripture, but had he known about evolution and the evidence for common descent, there's no telling how he would have reacted.
What are the two creation theories?
Evolution vs Creation Evolution is the belief system that people put their hope and trust in, to try to escape the judgement day. Because if He created it then He owns it.. Therefore they will have to give an account.
Why are there evolution on creation programmes?
Not sure what you mean, but creation programs ought to tell the truth and stop lying to children. The education of our young is being sidetracked by superstitious nonsense when we need educated and technologically savvy people the most.
How can creationism and evolutionism co-exist?
reconciliation of Creation with Evolution is the view of Old-Earth Creationism, which holds that God made the universe and then guided Evolution over long epochs.In repudiation of Evolution, however, Young-Earth Creationism holds that God created the universe and living things relatively recently without the use of Evolution.See also:Is there evidence for Creation?Can you show that God exists?Seeing God's wisdom
Does Evolution have to be conflicted?
If you are referring to the theory of evolution in terms of how it is believed to work in practice then yes, there is conflict. 'Nature red in tooth and claw' is an analogy used to describe the practical implications and operation of 'survival of the fittest.' There is seen to be, in the operation of natural selection, a struggle for survival in which the 'most fit' survive. This conflict is seen as necessary for evolution to progress.If you are referring to conflict between the theory of evolution and those who believe in either young-earth Biblical creation or Intelligent Design, then yes, there is also conflict here. This arises because the science of evolution contradicts the religious interpretation of some groups.If you are referring to the conflict between some facts of science and the theory of evolution, then this is perfectly explained by such facts being misinterpeted to suggest evolution is incorrect or impossible. This conflict arises from the above.If you are referring to the conflict within evolutionary science itself: this conflict is not over the fact that evolution occurs - this is accepted by almost all of the scientific community - but on how it occurs; for example, between gradual evolution and punctuated equilibrium, or between different opinions on the classification of certain species.
How long do christian scientists believe it takes to make coal?
Not all Christians are creationists. "Young Earth creationists" believe the Earth is between 5,700 to 10,000 years old. As far as coal formation goes, I assume they think it was created with the rest of the world. Those who hold this belief don't seem like the types to become scientists. It just goes against much of what they consider to be true. Non-creationist Christians who become scientists will most likely believe what the rest of the scientific community believes when it comes to this. They recognize evolution, plate tectonics, and the general timescale of things on Earth. They're scientists like any other.
When was World Association of Young Scientists created?
World Association of Young Scientists was created in 2004.
Is the creation story to be taken literally?
According to the best scientific evidence, no religious creation story can be taken literally in its entirety. Some people may interpret parts of their religious traditions as being consistent with scientific findings, but a thorough comparison usually shows significant conflicts.
Do some evolutionary scientists believe that evolution of life on earth could have occurred in little over 10000 years and if so are they then close to the creationist position?
Personally, as far as I am aware no evolutionary scientist holds this position. While individual evolutionary changes do occur in a shorter timeframe and some of these have been observed, they do not assert that the total evolution of life on earth occurred in so short a timeframe. If they did assert such this would be rather close to the young-earth creationist position and would also involve a massive amount of change in what is for them a very short time indeed. Rather, evolutionary scientists understand the earth to be around 4.54 billion years old and the universe to be much older. The age of the earth is thus a key point of contention between the evolutionary scientists and young-earth creationists, the two positions being poles apart.
What are the names of Christians that believe the Genesis story is literally true?
There are millions of us. If you count past people, it is probably in the billions! I doubt if you want a list of all the people in all the churches that believe in the facts of the Genesis record. You might want to check out the link below for some scientists that believe creation, but they are only a small sliver of the believers alive today. Christians who believe the Genesis story is literally true are called "Young-Earth Creationists."
What are some good websites for creationism?
Creationism is the belief that the earth and living things derive from explicit acts of Divine Creation. For young-Earth creationists, this comprises a literal understanding of the Book of Genesis and the disbelief in Evolution. Here are some websites for creationism including young-earth, old-earth, and intelligent design creationism. Answers in Genesis: Young-earth creationist department, which operates a Creation Museum. Access Research Network: Advocates of Intellectual Design Creationism. Center for Science and Culture: Intelligent design belief. Part of the Seattle-based Discovery Institute. Creation Ministries International: Young-earth creationists. Creation Research Society: Research arm of the creation Institute. Institute for Creation Research: A central group of young-earth creationism.
