In 1958, Stanley Miller reproduces the early atmosphere of Earth by creating a chamber containing only hydrogen, water, methane & ammonia. He boils the water & exposes the elements to an electric discharge like lightning, simulating Earth's early processes. After a week, he finds organic compounds have formed, including some amino acids, the "building blocks of life."
If Christians actually looked at scientific discoveries, they'd discard the tribal beliefs of Bronze Age and Iron Age mythology.
For more discoveries about evolution see The Science Channel.
Showing posts with label Evolution. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Evolution. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Objections from creationists rebuffed
Article about people in Baton Rouge refusing to allow the mythology of creationism be taught in school.
And I quote:
"Every claim you hear today from the Louisiana Family Forum and its allies—without a single exception—has been refuted over and over again, in state after state, and in federal court, over almost 50 years," said Barbara Forrest, who serves on the board of the National Center for Science Education. "Not a single creationist claim has ever held up under either scientific scrutiny or legal analysis."
And I quote again:
"Baton Rouge high school student Zach Kopplin said up-to-date biology texts are critical to training Louisiana students to compete in a global economy. While there are plenty of jobs for biologists, "There are zero creationist jobs. Zero," Kopplin said."
Comment seen today on a Facebook page:
"What? Talking snakes and burning bushes have no place in high school education? What a shock!"
And I quote:
"Every claim you hear today from the Louisiana Family Forum and its allies—without a single exception—has been refuted over and over again, in state after state, and in federal court, over almost 50 years," said Barbara Forrest, who serves on the board of the National Center for Science Education. "Not a single creationist claim has ever held up under either scientific scrutiny or legal analysis."
And I quote again:
"Baton Rouge high school student Zach Kopplin said up-to-date biology texts are critical to training Louisiana students to compete in a global economy. While there are plenty of jobs for biologists, "There are zero creationist jobs. Zero," Kopplin said."
Comment seen today on a Facebook page:
"What? Talking snakes and burning bushes have no place in high school education? What a shock!"
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Theory of Evolution
“Christians who doubt the truth of evolution are apt to say things like “Evolution is just a theory, not a fact.” Such statements betray a serious misunderstanding of the way the term “theory” is used in scientific discourse.
In science, facts must be explained with reference to other facts. These larger explanatory models are “theories”. Theories make predictions and can, in principle, be tested.
The phrase, “the theory of evolution” does not in the least suggest that evolution is not a fact. One can speak about the “germ theory of disease” or “the theory of gravitation” without casting doubt upon disease or gravity as facts of nature.
Harris, Sam, (2006). Letter to a Christian Nation. New York: Knopf. Page 69.
I've quoted this several times in my blog but this is something which the general public in America needs ingrained in their head, don't you agree?
In science, facts must be explained with reference to other facts. These larger explanatory models are “theories”. Theories make predictions and can, in principle, be tested.
The phrase, “the theory of evolution” does not in the least suggest that evolution is not a fact. One can speak about the “germ theory of disease” or “the theory of gravitation” without casting doubt upon disease or gravity as facts of nature.
Harris, Sam, (2006). Letter to a Christian Nation. New York: Knopf. Page 69.
I've quoted this several times in my blog but this is something which the general public in America needs ingrained in their head, don't you agree?
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