Questioning
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The title of this thread includes a word that I have trouble understanding. "Evolutionist." I don't know what the word means, and consequently, to whom it would apply (assuming the word is similar to other "ist"-suffixed words. From various context clues it appears as though the term is a derogatory label used to describe a person who considers evolutionary theory to be something worthy of worship. Perhaps??? If this assumption is close to correct, then I confess to having no idea who would deserve such a label. I wasn't aware that anyone worshiped the theory of relativity or the theory of gravity or any scientific theory. A theory is simply a mental model on which to scaffold other associated ideas. I'm not sure how a person would worship that. So, let me know if this assumption is out in left field and I'll rework this post according to that new information.
Now on to the point of the thread:
Someone who considers the current evolutionary theory to be mostly true must agree that human thought and human institutions are a product of his evolution. Does this make sense? In other words, a person who does not believe that human ideas come from a higher power must necessarily believe that human ideas are the result of human evolution--specifically evolution of our species' brain.
So then, the nontheist must conclude that ALL of humanity's many religions are the result of the evolution of the human brain. Since the vast majority of humans believe in God and have some sort of religion, then that idea must arise from a superior brain--since only the "fittest" survive and pass on their ideals. Thus, a person who believes in evolutionary theory must conclude that God belief and Religion are "good," in that they were produced by the same mechanism that gave rise to the diversity of life around us.
Does this syllogism make sense?
Do you think that this represents a problem to the "evolutionist?"
Please give your thoughtful reply if you feel so led and feel free to ask any questions you would like, and I will try to respond as best I can.
Now on to the point of the thread:
Someone who considers the current evolutionary theory to be mostly true must agree that human thought and human institutions are a product of his evolution. Does this make sense? In other words, a person who does not believe that human ideas come from a higher power must necessarily believe that human ideas are the result of human evolution--specifically evolution of our species' brain.
So then, the nontheist must conclude that ALL of humanity's many religions are the result of the evolution of the human brain. Since the vast majority of humans believe in God and have some sort of religion, then that idea must arise from a superior brain--since only the "fittest" survive and pass on their ideals. Thus, a person who believes in evolutionary theory must conclude that God belief and Religion are "good," in that they were produced by the same mechanism that gave rise to the diversity of life around us.
Does this syllogism make sense?
Do you think that this represents a problem to the "evolutionist?"
Please give your thoughtful reply if you feel so led and feel free to ask any questions you would like, and I will try to respond as best I can.
