effects of Evolution on society

**Becky** · 10-21-2003, 08:32 AM

I'm doing a cause and effect paper on Evolution, and how it effects society, anyone have any ideas, or information, or websites that might help me out a bit?

thanks!

I would like CREATIONISTS views please I have another thread that is composed of all evolutionists.. and it isn't helping any

perhaps · 10-21-2003, 04:37 PM

Evolution...

hmm

Well, we in public school we are told that the earth is trillions of years old...maybe even longer than that

We learn about dinosaurs and are told that they lived MYA

I'm not too sure what you mean by "creationists views". I thought you need facts, not opinions?

**Becky** · 10-21-2003, 04:51 PM

I need facts on how it has EFFECTED our sociaty.

I think I'm going to narrow it down though, narrowing it down to how Evolution gives people an excuse to think degradingly of other humans.

Such as some people believe it's ok to have an abortion because they kill kittens, why not babys. And also the whole thing with people thinking that some people are less developed then others... such as when the Abarigenies were believed to be the missing link between man and ape. And how people used it to justify slavery here in america.

So.. anyone have more information on that kind of thing?

**Becky** · 10-21-2003, 04:57 PM

or.. even better.. anyone know how to find such information out??? I have very limitted knowledge on how to go about researching these kinds of things.

GMartin2R · 10-22-2003, 12:03 AM

hmm well i'll give this a little bit of a shot..

you mentioned the cheapening of life but another things that indirectly results imo is the lack of responsibility. because if we're just animals we're not completely responsible for what we do. also in re-writing the beginning and effectively writing God out, the moral absolutes go out the window. things are then evaluated by situational ethics, which is a dangerous road if you ask me. if there is no moral code, and there is no God who has the authority to make that code then whatever a man thinks is right is right. think of israel in the end of judges... every man did what he thought was right in his own eyes... situational ethics imo... ok i think you get my point there...

umm anythign else... cant think of anything else right now. i'll be sure to psot back if i do.

**Becky** · 10-24-2003, 03:27 PM

HELP!!!!! I am TOTALLY stuck!! I can't think of what else to write!!!

Evolution: Degrading human life

The world has embraced the theory of evolution as fact for many years. This is plenty of time for us to track it’s progress, and adequately evaluate the effects of such a belief. People have found justification for degrading other humans in things such as racism, and abortion. And when we find ways to justify our actions, we see an increase in such actions.

Evolution teaches that some races are further along in the evolutionary process then others. When explorers discovered the aborigines, scientists were ecstatic, believing them to be the missing link between man and ape. They taught others how to kill and skin these people, so they could deliver their skulls to museums across the country.

Before the Civil war, it was commonly taught that an adult African only had the intelligence level of a 5 year old, and were less evolved then caucations.

Hitler was a strong believer in evolution. When he saw that evolution teaches that it is the natural order of things for the strong to survive, and copying the animal instincts, he cruelly persecuted those who were not of his "master" race. He had a vision of what the strong would look like, including: skin color, hair color, and even the shape of ones nose. As one article states "To use the words of Charles Darwin, Hitler viewed his murderous plans and nothing more then "the preservation of favored races in the struggle for life."" Hitler found justification for his actions by devaluing human life to mere animals, and viewing the weaker as only a hindrance to the strong.

This same concept is used to day when aborting children. We give the attitude that "we kill kittens, why not babies?" is appallingly common. Whether it is killing them because they will be weaker and diseased, or because they are unwanted, the idea is still the same. Human life is no better then animals. If someone is not strong enough to defend them selves and survive, then they have no right in surviving.

GMartin2R · 10-25-2003, 02:01 AM

maybe go into some of the reasons why evolution isnt true,and is only a theory at absolute best...

Yojimbo · 11-01-2003, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Becky

This same concept is used to day when aborting children. We give the attitude that "we kill kittens, why not babies?" is appallingly common. Whether it is killing them because they will be weaker and diseased, or because they are unwanted, the idea is still the same. Human life is no better then animals. If someone is not strong enough to defend them selves and survive, then they have no right in surviving.

This is not true. Pro-choice advocates don't support abortion because they believe it kills a baby. They believe it kills a fetus, which they do not consider to have personhood. That has very little to do with evolutionary thought.

What about economic Darwinism? Or the erosion of religious belief since Darwin's theory? Or the change biological research and thought? Those are the big ones.

Yojimbo · 11-01-2003, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Becky

I would like CREATIONISTS views please I have another thread that is composed of all evolutionists.. and it isn't helping any

BTW, it shouldn't make a difference who weighs in on this issue. The paper is about the effects of evolution on society. The only difference between a creationist and evolutionist perspective on this is whether those effects were good or bad.

perhaps · 11-14-2003, 04:56 PM

Are you still writing this paper?

**Becky** · 11-19-2003, 05:58 PM

nope, I finished it. Got a C+... teach didn't think it was clear enough what I was trying to get at

I'll post the final product if you'd like.. though you probably wont like my finall product

perhaps · 11-19-2003, 06:02 PM

You can post it if you'd like. I'm going to close the thread since the project is finished. But since you created the thread, I think you're still able to post in it...I'm not sure. Well, we'll see. lol

perhaps · 11-19-2003, 08:58 PM

Haha, I was wrong. Reopened.

**Becky** · 12-05-2003, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by perhaps

Haha, I was wrong. Reopened.

thanks Amanda

ok... I got a C on this paper, and have started rewriting it... I have to make a stronger case that this really does cause that..

Evolution: Degrading Human Life
Charles Darwin published Origin of the Species in 1859. It took no time for the world to embrace the theory, and no time for the theory to degrade the hearts of society. Darwin’s theory of evolution degrades human life in teaching, and leads to it in practice. Believing in evolution makes it easer to justify prizing animal life above human, apportion, racism, murder without regret, and suicide. When humans find ways to justify their actions, one will see an increase in such actions.
In a biography called The Scientists: Charles Darwin the author proudly states that “a natural law such as gravitation or [natural] selection nonetheless exists, whether a particular puny human being, or group of them believe it or not.” Our individual beliefs, desires, and morals, no longer have a place. We are only “puny human beings” and are irrelevant in the larger scheme of things. There are people who would feel an animal’s life is of more importance than the life of a human being. We are only one breed, and according to them, serve only to degenerate the world. They long for the day when man is extinct, making the world a better place.

This attitude comes further into play when aborting fetuses. The attitude that “we kill kittens, why not babies?” is appallingly common. This statement of course is rather hypocritical when you recall that killing a baby kitten is considered barbaric by many animal rights individuals. We see their lack of concern for the human race when we look at abortion. We are only now making progress in abolishing partial-birth abortions; a procedure that doctors agree is at best inhumane.
There are those who believe that if it is known that a child will have a disability, there is nothing wrong with killing him/her. They claim it will help our evolutionary process to move forward, and not be hindered by those who are inferior. But whether it is killing babies because we view them as a future threat to our world, or because they are weaker and an inconvenience to us, the idea presented by evolution and abortionists is still the same; human life is of no more value than animal life. If someone is not strong enough to defend him or herself and survive, then they have no right to survive.
Abortionists are not the only ones who use evolution to excuse their murders. Hitler was a strong believer in evolution and saw that it teaches that the natural order of things is for the strong to survive. Copying the animal instincts, he cruelly persecuted those who were not of his “master” race. The best of the German people would have a certain skin color, hair color, and nose shape. As one article states, “To use the words of Charles Darwin, Hitler viewed his murderous plans as nothing more than ‘the preservation of favored races in the struggle for life.’” Hitler found justification for his actions by devaluing human life to mere animals, and viewing the weaker as only a hindrance to the strong.
Darwin’s theory of evolution teaches that some races are further along in the evolutionary process than others. When explorers discovered the aborigines, scientists were ecstatic, believing them to be the missing link between man and ape. They taught others how to kill and scalp these people, so they could deliver their skulls to museums for display.
Slave traders between the 1500’s and 1850’s viewed slaves as cargo. The cargo bed would be overloaded, and sickness would spread like a plague through the slaves. Those who survived the trip would be humiliated and made to stand as shoppers studied them to find a good purchase. The families would be sold like puppies, each leaving its parent for a different home, perhaps on opposite sides of the country. These actions were justified because everyone knew that an adult African only had the intelligence level of a 5 year old and were less evolved than Caucasians. Some good people believed they were doing these “half evolves” a favor by taking care of them, just as they do a favor to their cattle.
Because children are being taught that they are descended from apes, they have lost a sense of dignity in themselves and for the lives of others. The teen suicide and murder rate has sky rocketed. Kids view themselves as having no hope, no future, and would rather die and disappear into oblivion than spend another moment on earth. And why shouldn’t they? They are only evolved monkeys after all.Human lives are at stake and children at risk. If evolution gives an excuse for such horrific views, then why would we teach it to our children? There is no doubt that racism is evil, as many try desperately to abolish it. We prosecute murderers, and ache inside when someone chooses to end his or her life. Mothers ache inside after aborting their children. Can we truly believe that we are no better than animals? Let us not succumb to such evil.

**Becky** · 12-08-2003, 02:18 AM

I have just a few more changes to make.. but I keep falling asleep!!

Justifying Evil with Evolution

In the most ancient civilizations, we have found historical evidence of evil. Through time, some men have grown more in love with evil, and to ease their guilty conscience, they find ways to justify their behavior. One of these ways is Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, found in his book On the Originof the Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life, which was publishedin 1859. When humans find ways to justify their actions, one will see an increase in such actions.Believing in evolution makes it easier to justify prizing animal life above human, abortion, racism, cold blooded murder, and suicide.

Believing our ancestry to be the same as the monkey’s, some logically conclude that animals are just as valuable as humans. In fact, there are people who feel an animal’s life is of more importance than the life of a human being. This thought process is dangerous. Already we see people getting hurt because an animal population is over the limit that habitat can hold. In one area, the forest can not provide enough food for the bear population. This has lead to bears roaming the streets, and finding their way into peoples yards. This is a danger to children, who could be killed by these beasts. Unfortunately, animal rights activist have forbidden people to hunt these bears. This is just one example of how believing animals are of greater importance than humans can be dangerous.

This thought pattern comes into play again when aborting fetuses. The attitude that "we kill kittens, why not babies?" is appallingly common. This statement of course is rather hypocritical when you recall that killing a baby kitten is considered barbaric by many animal rights activists. We see their lack of concern for the human race when we look at abortion. We are only now making progress in abolishing partial-birth abortions; a procedure that doctors agree is at best inhumane.

There are those who believe that if it is known that a child will have a disability, there is nothing wrong with killing him. They claim it will help our evolutionary process to move forward, and not be hindered by those who are inferior. But whether it is killing babies because we view them as a future threat to our world, or because they are weaker and an inconvenience to us, the idea presented by evolution and abortionists is still the same; human life is of no more value than animal life. If someone is not strong enough to defend himself, then he has no right to survive.

Abortionists are not the only ones who use evolution to excuse their murders. Hitler was a strong believer in evolution and saw that it teaches that the natural order of things is for the strong to survive. Copying animal instincts, he cruelly persecuted those who were not of his "master" race. The best of the German people would have a certain skin color, hair color, and nose shape. As one article states, "To use the words of Charles Darwin, Hitler viewed his murderous plans as nothing more than ‘the preservation of favored races in the struggle for life.’" Hitler found justification for his actions by devaluing human life to mere animals, and viewing the weaker as only a hindrance to the strong.

Darwin’s theory of evolution teaches that some races are further along in the evolutionary process than others. When explorers discovered the aborigines, scientists were ecstatic, believing them to be the missing link between man and ape. They taught others how to kill and preserve the skeletons of these people, so they could deliver them to museums for display.

Because children are being taught that they are descended from apes, they have lost a sense of dignity in themselves and for the lives of others. The teen suicide rate has sky rocketed. Kids view themselves as having no hope, no future, and would rather die and disappear into oblivion than spend another moment on earth. And why shouldn’t they? They are only evolved monkeys after all.

Human lives are at stake and children at risk. If evolution gives an excuse for such horrific views, then why would we teach it to our children? There is no doubt that racism is evil, as many try desperately to abolish it. We prosecute murderers, and ache inside when someone chooses to end his life. Mothers ache inside after aborting their children. Can we truly believe that we are no better than animals? Let us not succumb to such evil.