Adam and Eve were just an explanation of very early men who knew nothing about our origins on this earth. It was always just meant to be figurative, not to be taken too seriously, I believe.
well according to the bible Adam and eve were the first and i was always tough this but think of this god first made apes and then the apes went through evolution set in place by god
Cavemen are the reason were alive! Something called "evolution" changed us over millions of years so we wouldnt be as hairy as them!
Cavemen is a slang term
- yes we came from apes. -
It took millions of years for the apeman to learn to use fire-
And I won't comment on Adam n eve
Every time I do my answer gets removed
There were many humans not just ancient forms of humans, cave men are just those who lived in caves, and technically it does support evolution if you look at it differently, it shows that the human evolved to the point of making their own shelters
If by cavemen you mean Homo neanderthalensis, yes, they did exist over 30,000 years ago. The Adam and Eve story in no way supports evolution. It's pretty much the direct opposite.
Let's see: 1. I agree, If only we had something that is demonstrably true for everyone, you mean like atheism?...which is clearly not demonstrated to be true to everyone ("educated" or not). 2. You care about "imposing" well so do I. It's really a neither hear nor there point you make. If you are referring to manipulation or coercion over less powerful then I care the same way you do. I just acknowledge God as the ultimate reason for why I care. If I understand you right, then your's is based only upon what a certain consequence of a particular moral action is which is pragmatism rooted i suppose in who has the most power (weather it collectively or singularly). That doesn't explain how or why there is a universal sense of rightness or wrongness in all of known human history. Avoiding doing certain things because of consequences is one thing, but a conscience, guilt, honor etc. are left still begging the question. So what, that 3, none or all "10 commandments" are used as laws today? 3. Uh...shoot I cant remember now what your next point(s) where, I really got to fix my trailer lights and stuff. I'll try and check back latter. ;)
But nobody is basing anything of Atheism. You really can't even do that. If you tried, I guess you could outlaw the worship of god(s). Nobody is trying to do that, by the way. :)
It's not too hard finding out of something us good or bad. Would you like someone to kill you? No? Me too! Let's find others who think the same and form a society. Anyone who kills another person gets shunned. If an action is between 2 consenting adults with no repercussions to anyone else, why should others step in and stop them?
Hi BlackRose. First, congratulations on being able to ask such a question at age 15. A lot of people never rise to the challenge and just muddle along without wondering. Your curiosity will serve you well as you get older -- no matter which side of the great debate you choose.
Yes, prehistoric people did exist including, as Rmoran pointed out, Neanderthal Man. In fact it's been 40,000 years since the earliest aborigines came to Australia across a land bridge from Asia.
Yes, the Adam and Eve story has been handed down for thousands of years. It's the creation myth of the Judaism, Christianity and Islam. But all religions have their own creation myths and you can find links to many of them at this site: http://www.magictails.com/creationlinks.html
Unfortunately it isn't accurate to suggest that if "cave men" didn't exist it would be unreasonable for schools to teach us about them. After all, schools have taught religious mythology for centuries as though it were true.
I'd say that if you said it to a perfect stranger without any p[preliminaries you'd probably get a pretty good view of the hole in the ozone layer from flat on your back.
The usual term of endearment is, "G'day you old bastard."
*lol @ "G'day you old b@st@rd" :)-- that's a little rough, Dozy, you ain't from the outback are ya?
When I did National Service I regularly attended church parade. The options were, Volunteers to attend church parade form up on the right; volunteers to carry rocks form up on the left.
And that illegitimate word isn't necessarily a form of abuse in Oz. If you put "old" in front of it then it's a form of endearment; if somebody has pulled a fast one on you then it's a fairly humorous acknowledgement that he "got you". If you put "dead" in front of it you'd better be ready to fight.
There's actually a group who call themselves "The Australian Order of Old Bastards" and, if you call somebody a bastard in a pub and he pulls out his membership card and challenges you, you have to show your card in return. Penalty for not carrying your card is that you have to buy him a beer.
It's very complex but, until you understand the variations, it's safer to call everybody Mate.
*Quick story; my brother's girlfriend brought her drunken sister to a thanksgiving dinner at my dear ol' dad's house years ago. (My dad is a proper, tactful gentleman but he's not a prude). The drunken woman called my dad a "b@st@rd" throughout the entire meal; the drunker she got, the more she drawled the word and added it to the end of one outrageous sentence after the other "ever had a threesome ya b@st@rd?"-- "how many girlfriend's ya got, ya b@st@rd"-- my dad acted as if every woman who sits at his dinner table asked him such things-- he calmly answered her and continued on with whatever conversation he was involved in. It was hilarious. The only thing my dad was upset about? The wine was expensive, had he known she was going to drink that much, he would have given her the cheap stuff.
*Anyway, "b@st@rd" is used in many ways here in the US as well
I think I'd like your father.
Humans have sought shelter in caves for centuries - and, in fact, some still do today. And while we can learn many things by examining ancient habitats, the use of caves as dwellings does not provide effective evidence to support any particular origin of life theory.
It is interesting to note that, while there are some variations, there are only two primary theories of origin. Importantly, both theories are based on the same scientific evidence. In addition, there are brilliant scientists - past and present - who prefer, and even advocate, one theory over the other based on that evidence.
I suggest learning about and contrasting both evolutionary and intelligent design hypotheses in each scientific discipline you elect to study. It's the only way to determine what you believe to be the best interpretation of the evidence.
Reading list: "Signature in the Cell" by Stephen C. Meyer, Ph.D; "Icons of Evolution" by Jonathan Wells, Ph.D; "Intelligent Design Uncensored" by William A. Dembski, Ph.D; "Darwin's Black Box" by Michael Behe, Ph.D.
Keep asking questions. Best wishes! :~)
Redhot, overall that was a very fair answer. It seems that people jump too quickly to one theory or the other and rashly think that the other is all ridiculous. They browse around on some blogs or pet websites so they can poke at someone else's believe. I challenge people so they might open themselves up instead of being realism by cynical doubt. When one is cynical that person has no way to know if the doubt they have is honest or simply close-mindedness.
Sorry, too much multitasking. Lol
As in most human endeavors, change takes time. You and blackrose are no doubt referring to the concept typified by illustrations published in most science textbooks over the years, which depict an ape-like creature evolving through a series of hypothetical intermediate forms into a modern human. Sadly, these iconic images have lingered and extended their influence long after the underlying hypotheses were demonstrated to be flawed. The short answer to your question then is "yes" - some scientist still hold to the traditional evolutionary ideology, i.e., humans evolved from ape-like progenitors.
Unfortunately some people fail to stay informed regarding recent discoveries, observations, and research. They also tend to limit their information sources to those most likely to appease their personal sensibilities. The danger in this approach is, of course, a perrenial, intractable nescience.
It's all fun stuff though. :~)
Cavemen existed thousands of years before that week that God created everything. But fear not! We can still thumb our noses at science and here's how: just like God created fossils with partially digested food in their stomachs and light already on its way toward us when He created us, He also brought forth His creation complete with Cavemen, cave paintings, primitive tools, you know... Anything to throw off the disbeliever scientists 6,000 years later so He and His faithful could laugh while they listen to their cries on their descent into Hell.
Re: cynical, I'm just pointing out how your comments sound to me...I have noticed other nonbelievers comments that certainly don't strike me as cynical (they may still be...I don't know). Maybe it's more your personality then. It's not a big deal to me, it just strikes me a bit strange that if you are so sure to know there is no God, then why comment, why fuss with it? I would imagine if it was so plain to me there was no God I would find much more amusing entertainment and constructive use of my time. It's fine, I guess it gives me an opportunity to talk with you about God.
Blackrose, that is a valid question. However it at least partly depends on how you define what a "cave man" is. As someone I think already pointed out there are "cave men" in
modern times...maybe somebody forgot to tell them. Lol
As far as teaching in schools go, I think it really depends on how they "teach" it. I think schools should do their best to teach what ever different theories and beliefs there are. The problem is that there is simply too much to try to teach and fit it all in. I mean, how much homework do really want?! ;) Keep seeking and you will find.
God created man period.
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That is good place start in my opinion ...to believe that is.
When I said 'I believe' I was just softening the statement of obvious fact. People won't listen to you if you sound too dogmatic.
You must have noticed that! - :)