Why are Christians against evolution?

[chatpilot]

You are absolutely correct Johnny,fundamentalist protestants are very literal in their interpretation of Genesis and find evolution offensive.The more liberal branches of christianity have in some cases modified their theology to accomodate evolution.

The problem of evil and sin is sort of the thorn in the side of christianity since it implies that God being ominiscient knew it was coming and allowed it or being omnipotent either chose not to prevent it or could not prevent it.Putting in question the character of God.It is my opinion that we all have a dual nature one which is inclined toward civility and goodness and the other more savage aspect of our psyche inclined towards criminal behavior and evil.This is a natural part of our make up and does not require an explanation of origins.

Evil and good are determined by the society in which we are born and or bred in.What might be constituted evil to one society,might be perfectly normal to another.Cannibalism is a perfect example of this.Most modern societies consider this an appalling and evil act,but in some of the older more primitive tribal cultures it was at one time a perfectly normal practice.

[AngelaRachnid]

As this is a long thread i cannot be assed reading it all so maybe someone posted this before:

They are against evolution as it makes them realise just how sucered thay have been for so long, probably more like how much money they have been sucered out of for so long.

Then they realise that this life is all they have so in order to make a mark to be remebered by (IE leave thier name in science) they find it is to late and instead of blaming themselves they blame the thing which has made them realise this.

As an athiest my future is worm food, but i have left my mark, so no problem for me :-)

A

[LEDO]

Evolution makes genealogy hell for Mormons tracing their roots back to God.

[Oldandeasilyconfused]

Christians do NOT reject evolution,only some Christians. The Catholics (claiming a billion members) and mainstream protestant churches have no problem with evolution.

I don't think I'm arguing "no true Scotsman',as I'm not saying literalists are not real Christians. I'm saying their views on evolution are a minority view within Christendom. The lunar religious right makes so much noise,that they often give the impression they speak for ALL people who identify as Christian,when that is untrue.