Y is it false 2 think tht GOD created things by evolution?
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Hmm...well the dictionary terms, as well as what I have gained from personal experience is that evolution can be used to explain a progressive/regressive change of something over time. Most of Darwin's theory of evolution is compatible with the view of the quran. It might help to clarify and become closer to the truth if you can explain in summary the alternative to Darwin's theory, though we have already made clear that anyone with faith will accept that the evolution of things has not been brought about through chance, that EVERYTHING happens for a reason.
Peace )
Khi- Evolution which has not been brough abt through chance n natural selection is NOT evolution in the classical Darwinian sense. When we relate evolution with science there is ONLY one meaning i.e. complex from simpler through random mutations n natural selction. Ofcourse the dic meaning is different but we have 2 see it in the context n in the context of living things devlopement if we use the term evolution immdediately the Darwinaian random n natural sel come up which is wrong.
Also cld u plz tell me how Darwins theory of evolution, which is entirely based on the proncipal of random mustaions n natural selction, be compatible with the Quran. The alternative 4 Darwin's theory is at hand i.e. the code was already perfectly created in the gene n living things formed accordingly 2 tht code. This is known as Intelligent Design. GOD Bless! -
Peace All,
Just a quick point. Last night I was watching an excellent program on African elephants. Interestingly, due to pouching for ivory tusks, it is now evident that 30% of all African elephants are born without tusks. This is due to the fact that those elephants that have no tusks are spared by pouchers and, hence, given a chance to procreate and pass on this mutated gene. If pouching continues at the same rate, almost all elephants will eventually be born without tusks.
Natural selection does in fact exist, and it is part of God's plan. It is an extension of the Law of cause and effect. There's no contradiction in that.
Peace,
Tay -
Just a quick point. Last night I was watching an excellent program on African elephants. Interestingly, due to pouching for ivory tusks, it is now evident that 30% of all African elephants are born without tusks. This is due to the fact that those elephants that have no tusks are spared by pouchers and, hence, given a chance to procreate and pass on this mutated gene. If pouching continues at the same rate, almost all elephants will eventually be born without tusks.
Natural selection does in fact exist, and it is part of God's plan. It is an extension of the Law of cause and effect. There's no contradiction in that.
Peace,
TayKhi- Yes exactly this type of "natural selction" which i wont like 2 call it is due 2 the fact tht the original gene pool which contained all the variations of the elephants i.e. with tusks, without tusks, big teeth, small teeth, etc then divided into different elephant races. It has nothing 2 do with mutation however. Since the original elephant gene pool conatined all these variable gene codes. They were set by GOD in the initial strage. Now if one race, in this case the tusked elephants, is eradicated naturally the others which r not will dominate n those do not contain tht gene code. This however has absolutely nothing 2 do with evolution. All this is due 2 VARIATION in the gene code resulting in different races n this was indeed part of the plan of GOD. GOD Bless!
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Peace Idmkhizar,
I understand that evolution is like a curse word to you. That's fine. But by definition, the case of these elephants is in fact a case of evolving.
I think the point that is agreed upon is that whatever happens, happens within the boundaries of God's Law. The original big-bang, certainly contained all the possibilities that we now live in. But these possibilities had to evolve from their earlier states.
The human body evolves from embryo to full-grown in the span of 20 years or so. A desert evolves from different colored and different sized stones to fine grains of sand. There's nothing wrong with using the word "evolve/evolution". As I quoted in a different thread, even Darwin admitted to the holes in his theory. This does not mean that some if his points were off the mark completely.
Peace,
Tay -
I understand that evolution is like a curse word to you. That's fine. But by definition, the case of these elephants is in fact a case of evolving.
Khi- Wrong! The case of these elephants is in fact VARIATION, not evolution.
I think the point that is agreed upon is that whatever happens, happens within the boundaries of God's Law. The original big-bang, certainly contained all the possibilities that we now live in. But these possibilities had to evolve from their earlier states.
Khi- Note the contradiction in ur statement.< If somethings already there it doesnt have 2 evolve. Evolving is then when something is not yet there. Agaisn this is variation. DONT CONFUSE EVOLUTION WITH VARIATION PLZZZZ.
The human body evolves from embryo to full-grown in the span of 20 years or so. A desert evolves from different colored and different sized stones to fine grains of sand. There's nothing wrong with using the word "evolve/evolution". As I quoted in a different thread, even Darwin admitted to the holes in his theory. This does not mean that some if his points were off the mark completely.
Khi- Plz dont use the world evolve here. It is wrong 4 the complete gene code is already there i.e. it is already complex. Evolve is when something is not there which later comes 2 be there in case of complex things arising from simpler ones. I hope u understood this now. GOD Bless!
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Peace Idmkhizar,
Wrong! The case of these elephants is in fact VARIATION, not evolution.
If somethings already there it doesnt have 2 evolve.
Evolving is then when something is not yet there.
DONT CONFUSE EVOLUTION WITH VARIATION PLZZZZ.
Evolve is when something is not there which later comes 2 be there in case of complex things arising from simpler ones.Had you been the compiler of a dictionary and a proven linguist that could repudiate the current understanding, I might take your words more seriously. Since that is not the case, I cannot.
http//www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=evolution
Main Entry evo?lu?tion
Pronunciation "e-v&-'l?-sh&n, "E-v&-
Function noun
Etymology Latin evolution-, evolutio unrolling, from evolvere
1 one of a set of prescribed movements
2 a a process of change in a certain direction unfolding b the action or an instance of forming and giving something off emission c (1) a process of continuous change from a lower, simpler, or worse to a higher, more complex, or better state growth (2) a process of gradual and relatively peaceful social, political, and economic advance d something evolved
3 the process of working out or developing
4 a the historical development of a biological group (as a race or species) PHYLOGENY b a theory that the various types of animals and plants have their origin in other preexisting types and that the distinguishable differences are due to modifications in successive generations
5 the extraction of a mathematical root
6 a process in which the whole universe is a progression of interrelated phenomenaPeace,
Tay -
Had you been the compiler of a dictionary and a proven linguist that could repudiate the current understanding, I might take your words more seriously. Since that is not the case, I cannot.
http//www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=evolution
Main Entry evo?lu?tion
Pronunciation "e-v&-'l?-sh&n, "E-v&-
Function noun
Etymology Latin evolution-, evolutio unrolling, from evolvere
1 one of a set of prescribed movements
2 a a process of change in a certain direction unfolding b the action or an instance of forming and giving something off emission c (1) a process of continuous change from a lower, simpler, or worse to a higher, more complex, or better state growth (2) a process of gradual and relatively peaceful social, political, and economic advance d something evolved
3 the process of working out or developing
4 a the historical development of a biological group (as a race or species) PHYLOGENY b a theory that the various types of animals and plants have their origin in other preexisting types and that the distinguishable differences are due to modifications in successive generations
5 the extraction of a mathematical root
6 a process in which the whole universe is a progression of interrelated phenomenaPeace,
TayKhi- Ok if u take evolution in tht sense i dont disagree with u. However this is not evolution in the classical Darwinian sense, which is propagated all over the world by "scientists". Since the meaning of this word has been polluted by DArwinism it is better 2 avoid it. Lemme give u an example. Consider the word 'gay'. In the classical sense a very nice word used in English poetry in a phrase like 'hes very happy n gay'. However 2day this word has got another meaning referring 2 male homosexuals, thus becoming polluted n ought not 2 be used in the classical sense anymore. Same is the case with evolution. We now use the term VARIATION. GOD Bless!
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Peace Idmkhizar,
I appreciate your disdain for the word. However, the word "evolution" is far from being only associated with Darwin's theory. It is used in every day English here in the US and there is nothing attached to it when it is used appropriately.
Your example of the word "gay" is not quite equivalent. "Gay" is understood globally as the term for homosexuality. It is rarely used as anything other than this understanding. "Evolve", on the other hand, is used commonly in practically every aspect of life. Companies evolve, relationships evolve, diseases evolve, understandings evolve, and physical matter evolves, all without being attached to the "theory of evolution".
Peace,
Tay -
I understand that evolution is like a curse word to you. That's fine. But by definition, the case of these elephants is in fact a case of evolving.
I think the point that is agreed upon is that whatever happens, happens within the boundaries of God's Law. The original big-bang, certainly contained all the possibilities that we now live in. But these possibilities had to evolve from their earlier states.
The human body evolves from embryo to full-grown in the span of 20 years or so. A desert evolves from different colored and different sized stones to fine grains of sand. There's nothing wrong with using the word "evolve/evolution". As I quoted in a different thread, even Darwin admitted to the holes in his theory. This does not mean that some if his points were off the mark completely.
I appreciate your disdain for the word. However, the word "evolution" is far from being only associated with Darwin's theory. It is used in every day English here in the US and there is nothing attached to it when it is used appropriately.
Your example of the word "gay" is not quite equivalent. "Gay" is understood globally as the term for homosexuality. It is rarely used as anything other than this understanding. "Evolve", on the other hand, is used commonly in practically every aspect of life. Companies evolve, relationships evolve, diseases evolve, understandings evolve, and physical matter evolves, all without being attached to the "theory of evolution".
Exactly what I way trying to get through lol I need to learn to explain myself better!