(October 18, 2015 at 7:52 pm)abaris Wrote:(October 18, 2015 at 7:43 pm)Blondie Wrote: I know theories take time to prove or be dismissed for sheer lack of scientific evidence like the germ theory which was proven to be true through the development of the microscope.
Oh, puke. You don't even know the scientific term theory. I'm not surprised, since many theists clinging on to their creationist bullshittery, think it's theory, like in I have a theory, you had beans for lunch, since you're farting. Educate yourself on the basics, oh role model of ignorance.
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary...faq.php#f2
Misconceptions about evolution and religionMISCONCEPTION: Evolution and religion are incompatible.
CORRECTION: Because of some individuals and groups stridently declaring their beliefs, it's easy to get the impression that science (which includes evolution) and religion are at war; however, the idea that one always has to choose between science and religion is incorrect. People of many different faiths and levels of scientific expertise see no contradiction at all between science and religion. For many of these people, science and religion simply deal with different realms. Science deals with natural causes for natural phenomena, while religion deals with beliefs that are beyond the natural world.
Of course, some religious beliefs explicitly contradict science (e.g., the belief that the world and all life on it was created in six literal days does conflict with evolutionary theory); however, most religious groups have no conflict with the theory of evolution or other scientific findings. In fact, many religious people, including theologians, feel that a deeper understanding of nature actually enriches their faith. Moreover, in the scientific community there are thousands of scientists who are devoutly religious and also accept evolution. For concise statements from many religious organizations regarding evolution, see Voices for Evolution on the NCSE website. To learn more about the relationship between science and religion, visit the Understanding Science website.