I attended a lecture at the local community college by Dr. Kelly, University of North Carolina Wilmington, an anthropologist, evolution expert, and practicing Christian.
This was a very good lecture subject. I thought it very interesting. Dr. Kelly explained the basics of what evolution is along with the definitions of Facts, Theories, and Hypotheses. Dr. Kelly explained how being a Christian and a believer in evolution are not mutually exclusive ideas. She actually stated that evolution makes her faith stronger by the fact that God works in wonderous ways.
She didn't have all the answers, or at least not enough to satisfy the card carrying Creationists. During the Q and A Creationists basically demanded proof of afterlife since she was so certain of evolution.
Some questions were funny as they tried to stump her on Cambrian Explosion. Well, she did her dissertation on that subject, shut them up quick. Other questions had to do with taking the Bible at its word verbatim. I heard not one clear thought during the Q and A. It is as if they just waited to speak instead of listening first.
My belief....
I was surprised by how much I have in common with the Doctor. I mean besides my supreme science knowledge (yeah right)...
No, I really do feel the same way as she does in a sense. While I don't proclaim to be a Christian, I do believe in the Judeo Christian "God" and I believe God created the earth.
I just believe God created the earth and everything in the Universe and science is the result, evolution included. What a concept!
Creation science is not science. That is not an opinion, it is just fact. It should not be taught in public schools, PERIOD.
Thoughts...