So, what is evolution anyway?

[M.RIZ]

So, what is evolution anyway?

Evolution is a tricky and controversial subject. To avoid semantic misunderstanding, lets consider some definitions. The word evolution, could technically speaking refer to practically anything, since so many things can evolve one way or the other. However when most people use the word evolution without clarifying which evolution they are referring to, they usually mean "the evolution of the different species". I can understand why people would simply say "evolution" for practical reasons, but that is somewhat confusing. Because of this, many people think that the the term "evolution of the different species" refers to exactly the same as "biological evolution". I would disagree and say that although the evolution of the different species is indeed a part of biological evolution, the term biological evolution entails a lot more than just that.

• Biological evolution.

This general term can be split up into two separate theories:

• Evolution of life out of lifeless matter a.k.a. abiogenesis.
• This is the theory on how the first biological life evolved out of lifeless matter on earth.

Evolution of the different species a.k.a. origin of the different species. This is a group name for several other theories such as the theory of genetic mutation, survival of the fittest, genetic drift, and so on. These theories can be mainly categorized into three segments:

• The theory of micro evolution.

How genetic drift trough variation and mutation creates new breeds of a certain specie that then grow larger in numbers trough survival of the fittest.
The theory of macro evolution.
How mutations on a genetic level can cause new species.

• The theory of common descent.

How trough micro and macro evolution, all existing creatures evolved out of the same ancestral being. This is not a scientific theory but a historical one. In other words it doesn't tell us something about the nature of physics, or the physics of nature, instead it speculates on how the currently existing organisms have evolved in the past.
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[ex-muslim Ahmed]

Uneducated Muslims talk nonsense about evolution since they know little about science. Evolution is scientific fact and is also a theory. Muslims, since their lack of science knowledge think A Theory is a speculation. Actually in science Theory is used to explain more than one phenomena based on a consistent arguments and evidence. Evolution is taught is many prestigious Universities and in almost all western universities. Infact they have departments studying on evolution. None of these major universities claim Evolution to be a speculation. Rather they experiment more on evolution and find many genetic and molecular evidence to strengthen the Theory of evolution and explain what happen in the past.

for those who are unfortunate enough not to get a decent education, Go to Talk Origins and learn some science.

Talk origins

 

[M.RIZ]

Uneducated Muslims talk nonsense about evolution since they know little about science. Evolution is scientific fact and is also a theory. Muslims, since their lack of science knowledge think A Theory is a speculation. Actually in science Theory is used to explain more than one phenomena based on a consistent arguments and evidence. Evolution is taught is many prestigious Universities and in almost all western universities. Infact they have departments studying on evolution. None of these major universities claim Evolution to be a speculation. Rather they experiment more on evolution and find many genetic and molecular evidence to strengthen the Theory of evolution and explain what happen in the past.

for those who are unfortunate enough not to get a decent education, Go to Talk Origins and learn some science.

Talk origins

go to http://seemyparadigm.webs.com/evolution.htm for learn some evolution

 

[mayura12345]

 

[M.RIZ]

according to talk origin

Does evolution deny the existence of God?

No. See question 1. There is no reason to believe that God was not a guiding force behind evolution. While it does contradict some specific interpretations of God, especially ones requiring a literal interpretation of Genesis 1, few people have this narrow of a view of God.

There are many people who believe in the existence of God and in evolution. Common descent then describes the process used by God. Until the discovery of a test to separate chance and God this interpretation is a valid one within evolution.

 

[AncientGlory]

according to talk origin

This is very fundamental fact. There's no denying of GOD since it can never be proved he does not exist. So not just evolution nothing can deny that GOD does not exist with a 100% assurance. How ever based on facts, we can come in to a informed conclusion.

One can say GOD is highly improbable. That is all.

 

[ex-muslim Ahmed]

according to talk origin

Yeah that's the start. First you acept evolution. then common sense take on and you see that you can include "GOD", "Nothing", "unicorn", "tooth Fairy" or even FSM in God's place.

Oh by the way what did Al Quran say about Creation. does Al Quran mention Evolution? or do the Arabic language has a word for evolution?

So welcome to Rational thinking.

 

[ela_eluwa120]

memeplexs (eg-religions) are also products of evolution

 

[ela_eluwa120]

So, what is evolution anyway?

Evolution is a tricky and controversial subject.

http://seemyparadigm.webs.com/evolution.htm

of course not, its an proven scientific theory.
Its also a unifying theme in many subjects such as biology, sociology, antropology, linguistics....and even psychology...

now we know that emotions, languages, attachment mechanisms, and even morality are products of evolution.

 

[Zahina Rishad]

even morality are products of evolution.

 

[M.RIZ]

So, what is evolution anyway?

Evolution is a tricky and controversial subject. To avoid semantic misunderstanding, lets consider some definitions. The word evolution, could technically speaking refer to practically anything, since so many things can evolve one way or the other. However when most people use the word evolution without clarifying which evolution they are referring to, they usually mean "the evolution of the different species". I can understand why people would simply say "evolution" for practical reasons, but that is somewhat confusing. Because of this, many people think that the the term "evolution of the different species" refers to exactly the same as "biological evolution". I would disagree and say that although the evolution of the different species is indeed a part of biological evolution, the term biological evolution entails a lot more than just that.
more....

of course not, its an proven scientific theory.
Its also a unifying theme in many subjects such as biology, sociology, antropology, linguistics....and even psychology...

now we know that emotions, languages, attachment mechanisms, and even morality are products of evolution.