Adam and Eve Did What? A Visit to the Creationism Museum Makes Scientists Laugh, Cry, page 1
Pages: <<  1    2    3    4  >>
ATS Members have flagged this thread 6 times
Topic started on 2-7-2009 @ 04:44 AM by budski

Adam and Eve Did What? A Visit to the Creationism Museum Makes Scientists Laugh, Cry


www.alternet.org
For a group of paleontologists, a tour of the Creation Museum seemed like a great tongue-in-cheek way to cap off a serious conference.

But while there were a few laughs and some clowning for the camera, most left more offended than amused by the frightening way in which evolution -- and their life's work -- was attacked.

"It's sort of a monument to scientific illiteracy, isn't it?" said Jerry Lipps, professor of geology, paleontology and evolution at University of California, Berkeley.

"Like Sunday school with statues... this is a special brand of religion here. I don't think e
(visit the link for the full news article)


reply posted on 2-7-2009 @ 05:17 AM by GradyPhilpott
Here's a link to your cited article.

alternet.org

It's a shame that science has to be pitted against religion, but we can blame ideologues on both sides of the issue for the conflict.

I personally don't find many contradictions between biblical teaching and scientific teaching.

"God works in mysterious ways, his wonders to perform" and science helps us to understand those mysterious ways.


reply posted on 2-7-2009 @ 05:23 AM by max.is.awake
Reply to post by GradyPhilpott


I agree. How many arrogant conceited stuuborn humans will stand before God on Judgement Day and still insist He is not real but only a figment of his or her imagination? Deny Ignorance? Not from what I have seen from some of the people on ATS. Irony is more like it.



Posted Via ATS Mobile: m.abovetopsecret.com



reply posted on 2-7-2009 @ 05:38 AM by itsallalie
reply to post by max.is.awake


you dont know that...You Believe what you are saying but you really dont know.. know one knows for sure its all how its interpreted.the museum looks like fun not to be taken 100% fact. I would go for fun but some people get so worked up at anything that questions reglion. Its funny how you all attack another reglion with out a care in the world but when its yours thats in question is the worst thing ever. I wish for evryone to challenge those BOOKS and ask real question to the reglious leaders , Some know is BS and other really dont know and the fact that the litature has been motified for lesser educated supportsmy belief that reglion today
its a control tool.


reply posted on 2-7-2009 @ 05:43 AM by Solomons
reply to post by itsallalie



It's a serious museum,they are actually trying to peddle this crap to gullible people.This is the same museum that gives a date for dinosaur fossils as 4000 odd years...i mean,come on now...what tripe.



reply posted on 2-7-2009 @ 05:46 AM by budski
reply to post by GradyPhilpott



I agree Grady - there are many scientists who are religious and see no conflict between science and religion.

Indeed, there are scientists whose religion drives them on to more discoveries, the better to understand it.

My problem, as ever, is with zealots, whether they be christian, muslim, jewish, whatever - and IMO they are interchangeable.

A christian who forces his beliefs on me regarding evolution vs Creationism, is as bad as a muslim who wants my GF to wear a veil, etc etc


reply posted on 2-7-2009 @ 06:33 AM by krzyspmac
Originally posted by max.is.awake
Reply to
post by GradyPhilpott


I agree. How many arrogant conceited stuuborn humans will stand before God on Judgement Day and still insist He is not real but only a figment of his or her imagination? Deny Ignorance? Not from what I have seen from some of the people on ATS. Irony is more like it.



Posted Via ATS Mobile: m.abovetopsecret.com



I just wonder how many god-fearing and fear-mongering people will till the rest of their lives live in fear of god and praise a being who (if exist beyond this universe) is in a great way responsible for how the world sucks. God? Jahwe? He's more dependant on you than the other way around. But that just scares god-fearful man... oh God...


reply posted on 2-7-2009 @ 06:47 AM by FlyersFan
“Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.”
- Albert Einstein.

The scientists went to the museum on a lark but then got upset.
Well ... what did they expect?? That's kind of a DUH!, isn't it??

Some scientists worship at the altar of evolution and don't have room in
their religion of science for the possibility of a God. That makes them just
as pig headed as those that cling to 'bible alone'.

The Catholic Church (One of Budski's more favorite religious institutions ) has recently said that God could easily have used evolution to create humans. It has also recently said that we are probably not alone in the universe. Both of these statements are light years ahead of the other Christian denominations and I hope that the other Christian groups will follow the lead. Of course, considering that some of them absolutely hate the Catholic Church, it could push them in the other direction and make them more firm against the possibility of evolution and/or space siblings.

One thing left out ... perhaps God used our space siblings to get life started on this planet. That's pretty much where my thoughts are on this matter at this time. It seems the most likely.

Yes I believe in God. Absolutely. Yes I believe there are creatures other than us in this universe (and other universes) that travel here. No I do not believe in evolution but I do believe in some kind of adaptation and natural selection (which are different then evolution).

Anyways, back to the subject, ... to the upset scientists I say ... 'duh!

[edit on 7/2/2009 by FlyersFan]


reply posted on 2-7-2009 @ 07:00 AM by Kaytagg
America is hopelessly ignorant when it comes to science. 6 ouf ot 10 Americans don't even believe in evolution!

Meh is what I have to say to that. If 60% of America is willing to voluntarily instill ignorance in themselves and their family, it juts makes it easier for the rest of us to succeed.


reply posted on 2-7-2009 @ 08:33 AM by mr-lizard
Originally posted by max.is.awake
Reply to
post by GradyPhilpott


I agree. How many arrogant conceited stuuborn humans will stand before God on Judgement Day and still insist He is not real but only a figment of his or her imagination? Deny Ignorance? Not from what I have seen from some of the people on ATS. Irony is more like it.


Posted Via ATS Mobile: m.abovetopsecret.com



What on earth are you talking about? So by saying 'you'll stand before god on judgement day' then THAT makes him / her /it real does it?

Please stop using the words 'deny ignorance' in your very ignorant post. There's nothing ironic about anything you've just stated. Just fantastical nonsense.

Thankyou
Pages: <<  1    2    3    4  >>    ^^TOP^^



Russian scientists reach buried Antarctic Lake Vostok
  Posted 5 days ago with 83 member flags
Monsanto quits as GM results announced (EUROPE)
  Posted 7 days ago with 72 member flags
Strange noises reported around North Battleford
  Posted 18 days ago with 67 member flags
Ayatollah: Kill all Jews, annihilate Israel
  Posted 6 days ago with 49 member flags