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#293125
Necronomikron
No, it doesn't. Matter of fact - if we came from monkeys why are there still monkeys? So, evolution just stopped all of a sudden? What's the explanation for that one? The World is not a million years old! And just because some scientist throw out words that we don't understand doesn't mean it's true.
Common argument, and shows a complete lack of understanding of what evolution is.
The Bible actually teaches you the opposite of ignorance. And it also tells you in the Bible that evolution will be taught and it came true. "
Wrong and wrong.
Humans and other apes are descended from a common ancestor whose population split to become two (and more) lineages. The question is rather like asking, "If many Americans and Australians are descended from Europeans, why are there still Europeans around?" Creationists themselves recognize the invalidity of this claim (AIG n.d.).
9/23/2007 12:34:14 PM
#293126
jouster
Why are there still monkeys?
Why has no fundie ever thought of such a compelling argument before? It's watertight!
Fucking ignoramuses.
9/23/2007 12:37:17 PM
#293127
Ningen
*Ahem* EVOLUTION DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY!
9/23/2007 12:39:55 PM
#293129
Aethernaut
Which bible, exactly, is this nut reading?
9/23/2007 12:42:47 PM
#293135
John
just because some scientist throw out words that we don't understand doesn't mean it's true.
And conversely, just because you don't understand some words scientists throw out doesn't mean they're false. A theory doesn't become false because it's hard to understand.
if we came from monkeys why are there still monkeys?
You know the old saying "pants first, then shoes"? Here's another one: "learn evolution first, then discuss it".
So, evolution just stopped all of a sudden?
No. It's still happening. Check out the mudskipper.
9/23/2007 12:55:06 PM
#293136
If we came from dirt why is there still dirt?
9/23/2007 12:55:33 PM
#293138
DinDC
@Aethernaut
Thank you - My thoughts exactly.
9/23/2007 12:57:55 PM
#293139
Damen
Considering the context, I have to call Poe.
No one can possibly take a quote such as "Do you think the bible teaches ignorance, since there are still people that don't believe in evolution and that the world is flat?" and come up with such astounding ignorance as "No, it doesn't. Matter of fact - if we came from monkeys why are there still monkeys? So, evolution just stopped all of a sudden?"
...they can't...can they?
9/23/2007 12:59:40 PM
#293142
Papabear
"if we came from monkeys why are there still monkeys?"
If Fundies have at least two brains cells, why do they still ask this tired, stupid question?
"The Bible actually teaches you the opposite of ignorance."
Ha ha ha ha!
9/23/2007 1:04:49 PM
#293145
pbagosy
Excuse me sir, you barfed up a little stupid onto your shirt.
-pb
9/23/2007 1:12:44 PM
#293151
Goosey
The World is not a million years old!
Correct. It's much, much, more than that.
Such a shame the rest of your post was garbage.
9/23/2007 1:23:41 PM
#293169
cool cats
If Minnesotans came from Norwegians, Danes Swedes, Germans, and Finns; why are there still Norwegians, Danes, Swedes, Germans, and Finns?
9/23/2007 2:35:02 PM
#293170
Old Viking
Holy mackeral, she's right! There are still monkys. How could we have overlooked this?
9/23/2007 2:36:17 PM
#293182
What evolution says is that monkeys and we humans have a common ancestor, does it answer your question?. The world is not just one million years old, it's much older. Don't make up excuses not to look less ignorant.
9/23/2007 3:07:06 PM
#293205
szena
it also tells you in the Bible that evolution will be taught
Bullshit.
In the verse about "science falsely so called," the word translated as "science" is the Greek "gnosis." Who were the prime heretics Paul was fighting against? That's right, the Gnostics.
9/23/2007 3:37:33 PM
#293218
Amanda
The world is not a million years old, that's right. Actually, it is believed to be 4.5 billion years old. Also, I'd like to know where in the bible it predicts evolution being taught. Chapter and verse please?
9/23/2007 4:02:29 PM
#293225
ZugTheMegasaurus
Don't worry, that whooshing sound is just the comprehension sailing right past you.
9/23/2007 4:23:34 PM
#293226
szena
@Amanda - the one they usually cite is 1 Timothy 6:20.
9/23/2007 4:23:59 PM
#293240
Osiris
And it also tells you in the Bible that evolution will be taught and it came true.
Chapter and verse.
9/23/2007 4:37:27 PM
#293244
Originally posted by cindamillion5
And just because some scientist throw out words that we don't understand doesn't mean it's true.
No. It doesn't. To find out if it's true, though, you typically have to find out what those words mean. If you don't understand, ask. Only a total prick would refuse to explain it to you. And if you happen to be talking to a total prick, then find a dictionary.
9/23/2007 4:44:36 PM
#293246
agentCDE
"if we came from monkeys why are there still monkeys?"
If I came from my grandmother why are there still cousins?
9/23/2007 4:47:16 PM
#293316
Amanda
Szena: Maybe, but somehow I doubt that was what it originally meant. :)
9/23/2007 5:32:13 PM
#293362
szena
Maybe, but somehow I doubt that was what it originally meant.
Of course it didn't originally mean that, but since when does that stop a fundie?
Fundamentalism means you can change the "unchanging, eternal" word of God to fit whatever circumstances you find yourself in.
9/23/2007 6:43:20 PM
#293375
Rubyfruit
And it also tells you in the Bible that evolution will be taught and it came true
Chapter and verse please?
9/23/2007 6:57:26 PM
#293414
Amanda
Szena: You're right. I'm new here, so it took me awhile to believe these people are actually serious. The only experience with religion I've ever had is when my mom chased Jehovah's Witnesses off the lawn with the dog.
9/23/2007 7:40:06 PM
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