Bex wrote:

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Is this because of your un-dying faith in evolution and those that propose it?

I'd be curious to learn why more than a few creationists on this forum routinely attribute evolution to a religion. That's like saying if someone accepts gravity they are observing it with some sort of faith and reverence. What's more, the speaker in question often says it in a tone which suggests that their own religion (conventiantly Christian every single one -- come to think of it, yeah, where are all the non-Christian creationists?) is not a religion at all. In other words, I get this strange feeling the creationists are saying that evolution is a religion and that Christianity is scienfitic fact. Okay, it's not directly being said in this fashion but the general impression I'm getting seems to conclude as much.

Just for the record...

Evolution is not a religion.

Evolution is not a religion.

Evolution is not a religion.

Yes, some people approach their side of an argument with staunch, steadfast belief but belief and religion are not the same thing. If I believe in UFOs does that make me a member of the Church of UFO and a UFO-ian disciple? If I believe having plants in my house makes the atmosphere more lively does that mean I am a plant disciple? If I believe that having a fish tank in one's home helps to reduce blood pressure because it creates a peaceful ambiance in the room, does that make me fish tank worshipper? Moreover, according to your own logic (you being the people who cite evolution as a form of religion) if I believe in evolution but am also religious, how can that be? How can I have two religions? I mean, isn't that like saying you're a Christian and a Hindu at the same time? I ask this because I am religious but I also accept evolution as the most plausible explanation currently available.

I just don't see why evolution and religion need necessarily oppose one another. The world is not merely black and white.

I appreciate those who take the time to reply to and read my post. As a forewarning, though, if I've told you you've been blacklisted due to profane and abusive posting habits (and I've only said this to one individual, so you know who you are), I won't be able to see your post since my blocking program makes it appear as an empty space in the page. This means you're more than welcome to reply but I will not -- cannot, at this point -- read what's been said (nor have I the time or inclination to read posts by those who treat other people like rubbish).