Baraka_Guru

I think the whole "Theory of Evolution vs. Creationism" is a non-starter. It's comparing the sciences to philosophy or religion.

It would be like starting up a discourse/debate on "Cell Theory vs. Preformationism" and using it as a way to decide how we move forward in human medicine.

Um, no. I refuse to believe that we all, at one point, floated around--intact but miniature--in either Adam's testicles or Eve's ovaries. I'd expect any doctor or surgeon working with me to refuse to believe that as well.

Let's leave philosophic exploration where it belongs: outside the sciences. The exception, of course, is when you can use actual evidence and eventually bring it into the fold of worthwhile scientific inquiry.

That said, staunch and influential Creationists are harmful in that they create ignorance around something important: the continued understanding of human (and other) biology.

When Creationism enters politics, it can have direct and noticeable effects on government funding and school curriculum, so, yeah, I think this is a very real problem.

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