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Lizard · 08-12-2003, 06:49 PM

Actually, I don't like the term "evolutionist," because its dictionary meaning is someone who thinks evolution explains everything. However, the benefits of accepting the evidence for evolution are many. But the main benefit is never having to say, "I'm an ignoramus."

greyline · 08-12-2003, 08:40 PM

I like evolution for the same reason I like gravity: it explains stuff, it illuminates the universe.

nogods4me · 08-13-2003, 10:34 AM

and let's not forget the "All you can eat baby buffet" , at the annual EAC picnic.

Nic Tamzek · 08-13-2003, 10:37 AM

Mmmm, babies.

Evolutionist · 08-13-2003, 10:53 AM

benefits of being an evolutionist?

astounding good looks!

Peez · 08-13-2003, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Doubting Didymus:
My favourite benefit of accepting evolution is the incredible insight it gives into the study of biology.

If I may quote Mark Bowden (as reported by NAiG):

Quote:

...Which brings me to the Hubble Space Telescope's newest images. If it's wonder that you're looking for, and mystery, don't just scan the photographs. Stop and think about them. Try to imagine the scale. The Earth is just a speck of dust on one distant whirling tentacle of the Milky Way galaxy, which contains billions of stars. A"'collision" of galaxies seems unimaginably large - and yet it is something scientists long ago imagined... The imaginings of pseudoscience are feeble by comparison.'

(my emphasis)

Peez

Calzaer · 08-13-2003, 11:11 PM

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But the main benefit is never having to say, "I'm an ignoramus."

I believe in evolution, but I *still* have to say "I'm an ignoramus." Lots of times.

xsquid · 08-13-2003, 11:13 PM

The leading alternative to evolution says that man was made from mud (thank you, Isaac Asimov). At least Australopithecus was a LIVING being!

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Lizard Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 169	Benefits of being an evolutionist Actually, I don't like the term "evolutionist," because its dictionary meaning is someone who thinks evolution explains everything. However, the benefits of accepting the evidence for evolution are many. But the main benefit is never having to say, "I'm an ignoramus."

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greyline Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Doing Yahzi's laundry Posts: 792	I like evolution for the same reason I like gravity: it explains stuff, it illuminates the universe.

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xsquid Regular Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: oasis in the ocean Posts: 353	The leading alternative to evolution says that man was made from mud (thank you, Isaac Asimov). At least Australopithecus was a LIVING being!

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