Evolution is a religion

Hello HadenQuinlan thanks for accepting the topic. I will first address the claims of my opponent. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Defining Religion/Evolution Theory 1st Argument: reï¿½liï¿½gion –noun 1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. - That's funny you took one definition out of the group lets see what other definitions said that where included in the list. Does The Theory of Evolution fit into the definition my opponent gave? Well lets take a look: - Yes I would say Evolution is a set of beliefs that have their own theory on the cause, the nature, and the purpose of the universe. Evolution fits the shoe of religion as far as I am concerned. 2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects. Does The Theory of Evolution fit? Yes 3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices. Does The Theory of Evolution fit? Yes 4. Something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience. Does The Theory of Evolution fit? Yes Thats 4/9 definitions given on the website I think we all have a grasp on what religion is. Ok lets take a look at your definition of evolution: evï¿½oï¿½luï¿½tion –noun 1. any process of formation or growth; development - I have no issue with that, I am sorry I should have made myself clear. Evolution the process of growth/develope is different that the "Theory of Evolution" the doctrine that is being taught in schools. I apologize towards my opponent and hope she/he (you never know) will switch directions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In any case I will not spend time refuting an argument I did not intend to argue with. The act of Evolution is not a religion the Theory of Evolution is. I apologize and I hope that any observers will not include the 1st round. So I will therefore make my case as if it is round one and wait my opponent's response. It's not science. You cannot observe, test and repeat the ever-changing ideas that are little more than wild speculation. It devalues real science. Chemistry, physics and biology don't have the same problems of legitimacy because they are real sciences. Evolution is the faith of atheism because it replaces God with man. When you've conned yourself into believing that some kind of ancient slime morphed into progressively complex and directional life forms, you are in the realm of faith, not science. From admissions by evolutionists that the idea of particles-to-people evolution does not meet the criteria of a scientific theory. There are no evolutionary transitions that have ever been observed, either during human history or in the fossil record of the past; and the universal law of entropy seems to make it impossible on any significant scale. The fact is that evolutionists believe in evolution because they want to. It is their desire at all costs to explain the origin of everything without a Creator. Evolutionism is thus intrinsically an atheistic religion. Some may prefer to call it humanism, and New Age evolutionists may place it in the context of some form of pantheism, but they all amount to the same thing. Whether atheism or humanism (or even pantheism), the purpose is to eliminate a personal God from any active role in the origin of the universe and all its components, including man. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hope my opponent forgives me, I should have been more clear. I hope you also have no trouble in switching the course of the debate.