Outspoken Women, Theories, and Evolution

I was watching The View and Barbara Walters brought up Pope Benedict's recent statement regarding the absurdity of believing solely in Creationism or Evolution...we can just believe in BOTH!!!

I don't think so.

The discussion between the ladies was quite revealing. The statements made by Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who generally takes the more conservative view and is a Christian, were the closest to Truth of any of the ladies (including Joy Behar, who was raised Catholic). In discussing her views and beliefs, she stated that she believes the seven day creation spoken about in Genesis 1 may not have been in the 24 hour day span we believe to be one day.

*For our view on this, refer to Introduction to the Bible on our website.

Hasselbeck also discussed the flaw she sees in completely separating church and state. While the discussion did not lead to Hasselbeck completely denying Evolution, she did state that she believes everything comes from God and He understands things down to the cellular level, so when discussing the origin of life in a science class, it does not make sense to her to completely leave God out of it. Science and God "blend" together.

It's safe to say that this is the accepted "norm" for most Christians. The other day I received an email from a gentleman claiming to be a Christian, but he thinks I'm crazy for believing Creation. The separation of church and state has forced the youngest generation at the time to learn, and accept, only evolution. My high school biology book makes it's easy to see why. It's filled with so many big words that make it difficult to understand and easy to cover up the huge gaps in it.

Thinking back, it was in 8th grade when I learned what a theory was.

theory (n) - a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural, in contrast to well-established propositions that are regarded as reporting matters of actual fact.

The Big Bang was introduced as an example of a theory. What does that do to evolution, which has been accepted as fact? If the very thing that started evolution is a theory, what does that say about the "fact"?

As a scientist, you are taught to constantly question. As a student learning science, you are required to accept things because they are published in your books. Anyone else noticing the double standard here?

The point is that you cannot accept both. It's one or the other. Evolution is full of big words and confusing statements. Creation is clear, simple, and easy to understand. We keep finding that pattern: man talks in circles, God and the writers of the Bible make very clear statements.

It takes a much bigger leap of faith to believe evolution than it does Creation. But, the choice is up to you.