Theists: What is your stance on evolution?

[Nay_Sayer]

Hello,

 I am a believer in the Big Bang and in evolution. Maybe this question has been asked (many times?) before, but I am new. I have watched tons and tons of TV shows and YouTube videos on evolution and read many books. It is accepted as fact by many (most) scientists. What do you believe with regards to evolution? Do you believe that modern humans have only been on the planet for a few thousand years? That all animals on the earth have only been here a few thousand years? What about dinosaurs? Do you believe that the Earth has only been here a few thousand years? To me, it is impossible to dispute the age of the earth (billions of years) or the reality of evolution but, again, I want to hear what you have to say. Thanks, in advance.

When scientists speak of evolution, they are speaking of how man evolved over time from a primate to modern man.  I remember being taught this in school. The question that always comes up is “If we slowly changed from apes to man, why do we still have apes?”

There are other theories around the origin of humanity such as Creation Theory, comprised of old-earth creationists and young earth creationists, and Intelligent Design Theory. More recently, there is another theory called Dual Revelation Theory. You heard of it?

 Those are more commonly known as absolute horseshit.

FSM forgives you for being misguided. RAmen

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When scientists speak of evolution, they are speaking of how man evolved over time from a primate to modern man.  I remember being taught this in school. The question that always comes up is “If we slowly changed from apes to man, why do we still have apes?”

There are other theories around the origin of humanity such as Creation Theory, comprised of old-earth creationists and young earth creationists, and Intelligent Design Theory. More recently, there is another theory called Dual Revelation Theory. You heard of it?

Welcome, COSM500, I don't believe I've had the pleasure. Did you do an intro thread? If not, it's never too late.

The question you raise about apes, often phrased as 'if we came from monkeys, why are there still monkeys?', is like asking why there are Europeans in Europe if Europeans came to the Americas. Some ancient monkeys evolved into apes, others evolved into other kinds of monkeys. Some ancient apes evolved into humans, others evolved into bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.

I haven't heard of Dual Revelation Theory. If you want to start a thread about it, I'd be interested.

A quick google of the username reveals a rabbit hole of sloppy apologetics. Good luck with that.