Evolution versus Creationism ... goes to trial

**Dâriûsh** · 09-27-2005, 00:26

Originally Posted by Zharakov

I beieve in Evolution.

I believe that God wanted us to evolve from Monkeys. It makes sence to me.

Me too

I am neither a scholar nor a scientist, but in my humble opinion, I think evolution is a part of God’s great work.

But this level of animosity is surprising, in my home the Qur'an and Scientific American sit side-by-side on my shelf and they get along well.

**Dâriûsh** · 09-27-2005, 00:31

Originally Posted by Gelatinous Cube

The big difference here is that people seek to use religion as a control mechanism, and the people seeking that tend to be the worst kind of reactionary. Science opens up questions and possibilities. Reactionaries don't like that.

Oh, I meant ‘locally’. I didn’t know it was such a touchy subject here.

**Xiahou** · 09-27-2005, 00:32

Originally Posted by Gelatinous Cube

The big difference here is that people seek to use religion as a control mechanism, and the people seeking that tend to be the worst kind of reactionary. Science opens up questions and possibilities. Reactionaries don't like that.

Where do you live, and what's that world like?