Evolution/Big Bang, Creationism, and Modern Science

[Invincible Summer]

I only have a rudimentary understanding of evolution, but I recognize that this theory is fundamental to our lives. Much like how the Big Bang/Evolution laid the basis for life as we know it, I feel that these theories (the best that we know thus far for explaining life) also provide the basis for modern science.

Therefore, how do creationists justify going to the doctor? Cures for diseases are built upon knowledge based in genetics, which stems from evolutionary theory. What about having new species appear in the wild (or even the diversity of species in general)?

It just seems like if one denies evolutionary theory and promotes creationism, it's hypocritical to reap the benefits from modern Western medicine, etc.

[mikelepore]

I don't understand the connection with going to the doctor. Creationists don't deny that genetics and medicine work as the scientists describe. They only say that God set the initial conditions, guiding the materials as it took form.

The big bang is quite unrelated to evolution. The big bang created the subatomic particles that combined into the atoms for the lightest elements only: hydrogen, helium and lithium. These lightest elements formed into stars. The rest of the elements up through atomic number 26 were produced by nuclear fusion in the stars. The elements with atomic numbers 27 and greater were produced by supernovae (stars exploding). Then the particles spread out by supernovae formed some second-generation stars, which are the only stars that can have planets with solid surfaces like ours.

Evolution didn't begin until after the first living cells were already in existence. Evolution doesn't say anything about where the first living cells came from.

[meow]

science. its what i had for dinner.