Scientists and evolution

by gringojj 21 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

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  AlmostAtheist

  i will continue to look for it. it is indeed very high in the life and nature sciences. in the technological sciences, you will find a slightly higher percentage of creationists, like in computer scientists, but their field does not address evolution anyways.

  Interestingly, this points to an inescapable conclusion -- The more you know about evolution, the more likely you are to accept it.

  Think about that. As a JW, I knew creation theory, but I didn't know evolution theory. I believed in creation. Once I came to know both theories, I believed evolution.

  The scientists that study biology -- those that are in the best position to see the alleged "glaring holes" in it -- believe it almost to a man.

  While it's true that you can't believe something just because others do, it is also true that when everyone else is carrying an umbrella, it isn't a bad idea to pick one up yourself.

  Dave
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  tetrapod.sapien

  good point dave,

  and a scientist could actually advance his career substantially, if not become out right rich and famous, if he was able to turn a well established theory like evolution on it's head. he would also become highly respected by other scientists for doing so within scientific methodology.

  so lets put it this way. biologists are not looking for data to support evolution. they are looking for data simply. if the data is not in agreement with the ToE, then the biologists in question will undoubtedly follow it because they could be on the cusp of a major discovery, whether it ultimately challenges evolution or not.

  we have had many ground breaking discoveries by biologists. and so far they all add weight to the ToE.

  TS