The modern equivalent of a geocentric universe. Science proves irrefutably that causal, linear events led up to the ecosystem we see today. Since this idea just so happens to go against Christian doctrine, it is condemned by many Christians, who put forth a pseudoscience known as creationism, or intelligent design, in response.
Creationism is non-scientific, as there is no way to test it using empirical data. Many creationists see perceived flaws in evolutionary theory as proof that creationism is true and provable. This is not true because
1.The so-called flaws are rooted in the misunderstanding or ignoring of the mechanics of evolution. Arguments such as "irreducible complexity" illustrate that creationists do not understand the process of evolution. Evolution is yet to be discredited in the scientific community, where it is accepted universally.
2.Disproving one theory does not make another theory any more credible. Even though theory A may have been disproved, theory B still must make its case based on sound scientific data.
Creationists also believe that the world is in the order of 6,000 years old, which can easily be disproved with radiometric dating. Creationists say that this technology is inaccurate, but have no proof of this whatsoever. Creationists also use the argument "Evolution is just a theory." All that this argument does is show that they don't understand what a scientific theory is.
Debunking creationism (by virtue of exposing the fallacy of the "young Earth" theory) is very easy. Any high school student has the capability to do so. Scientists do not waste their time even addressing it at this point, as there has never been so much as a single piece of evidence in support of it. Those who claim to be creation scientists are not scientists at all, as they cannot apply the scientific method to their theories.
Creationism is non-scientific, as there is no way to test it using empirical data. Many creationists see perceived flaws in evolutionary theory as proof that creationism is true and provable. This is not true because
1.The so-called flaws are rooted in the misunderstanding or ignoring of the mechanics of evolution. Arguments such as "irreducible complexity" illustrate that creationists do not understand the process of evolution. Evolution is yet to be discredited in the scientific community, where it is accepted universally.
2.Disproving one theory does not make another theory any more credible. Even though theory A may have been disproved, theory B still must make its case based on sound scientific data.
Creationists also believe that the world is in the order of 6,000 years old, which can easily be disproved with radiometric dating. Creationists say that this technology is inaccurate, but have no proof of this whatsoever. Creationists also use the argument "Evolution is just a theory." All that this argument does is show that they don't understand what a scientific theory is.
Debunking creationism (by virtue of exposing the fallacy of the "young Earth" theory) is very easy. Any high school student has the capability to do so. Scientists do not waste their time even addressing it at this point, as there has never been so much as a single piece of evidence in support of it. Those who claim to be creation scientists are not scientists at all, as they cannot apply the scientific method to their theories.
Jill: The theory of evolution is just that -- a theory. It's yet to be proven in any way.
James: Gravity is just a theory, too. You should really read a book sometime. Besides the bible.
Hugh: God created the Earth 6,000 years ago with the entire ecosystem completely intact as we see it today.
Al: Um, dinosaur?
Hugh: Put there by the devil to deceive us.
Jenny: If evolution is true, how come we've stopped evolving?
Sally: Evolution takes place over long periods of time. You can't see it in your lifetime. We are still evolving.
Jenny: That's just stupid. You'll believe anything they tell you.
Will: Evolution is proven to be false by the gaps in the fossil record. In fact, the fossil record does more to disprove evolution than anything else. This proves creationism to be true.
Ben: Where did you hear that? We know that the ancestors of all sea mammals are land mammals. We can see where homo sapien and neanderthal split off on two separate paths. You're just parroting what some wacky creationist said on TV, aren't you?
Will: At least I'll spend the rest of forever in eternal bliss. You're going to hell. What good will your evolution do you then?
Ben: :P
Billy: So, now that I have proven that your crackpot evolution theory is wrong, you must accept my theory as true. My theory is that a giant potato-beast named pot-thak-to dreamed the universe one night 50 years ago and it came to be.
Alice: Good point. Which way to his temple?
James: Gravity is just a theory, too. You should really read a book sometime. Besides the bible.
Hugh: God created the Earth 6,000 years ago with the entire ecosystem completely intact as we see it today.
Al: Um, dinosaur?
Hugh: Put there by the devil to deceive us.
Jenny: If evolution is true, how come we've stopped evolving?
Sally: Evolution takes place over long periods of time. You can't see it in your lifetime. We are still evolving.
Jenny: That's just stupid. You'll believe anything they tell you.
Will: Evolution is proven to be false by the gaps in the fossil record. In fact, the fossil record does more to disprove evolution than anything else. This proves creationism to be true.
Ben: Where did you hear that? We know that the ancestors of all sea mammals are land mammals. We can see where homo sapien and neanderthal split off on two separate paths. You're just parroting what some wacky creationist said on TV, aren't you?
Will: At least I'll spend the rest of forever in eternal bliss. You're going to hell. What good will your evolution do you then?
Ben: :P
Billy: So, now that I have proven that your crackpot evolution theory is wrong, you must accept my theory as true. My theory is that a giant potato-beast named pot-thak-to dreamed the universe one night 50 years ago and it came to be.
Alice: Good point. Which way to his temple?
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by HellFish August 10, 2006
Get the Creatress mug.A term used to describe any random activities, usually made-up on the fly, that only extremely intoxicated individuals would perform. These events may be small, such as imitating animals, shoving objects inside of random body orifices, dancing naked, and playing penis tag, but they could also be more extreme. The sheer spontaneity of these activities can result in a lot of fun, not to mention the fact that the individual's drunken state will not inhibit him in any way, throwing responsibility and reason out of the window. However, the more extreme inebriation-creations may result in injury and even death.
An example of an extreme inebriation-creation: During night-time, an insanely drunk individual or group of people get in an automobile, hit the nearest highway, freeway, or interstate, push the automobile to its highest speed limit (usually well above 120 miles per hour). After this stage is achieved, the driver will turn off his headlights and let go of the steering wheel. If the driver has even the slightest amount of common sense left in him, he will periodically take control of the steering wheel and turn on the headlights so he/she does not crash and burn. Even so, there is approximatly an 80% chance of assured death for all of the people in the car at the time.
Man 1 "Yo dude, like, what happened last night, did I pass out?"
Man 2 "Naww man you were wildin out, doin all these ridiculous inebriation-creations and shit"
Man 3 "Shit man, thats probably why there were marbles up my ass this morning"
Man 1 "Yo dude, like, what happened last night, did I pass out?"
Man 2 "Naww man you were wildin out, doin all these ridiculous inebriation-creations and shit"
Man 3 "Shit man, thats probably why there were marbles up my ass this morning"
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Get the Creaton mug.Rye Town's Creatures, or RTC for short, are a Victorian Gothic Rap duo from the town of Rye in East-Sussex in England, which was founded by gothic rapper Sladen Dead on 06/06/06 as a way of telling the world about the wierd supernatural experiences he had had during his time in Rye Town. They are most notable for their album "Diary of a Doomed Vacation" which was released in 2006, but is very rare and hard to purchase now. This album was the trademark "RTC Story" and tells a lot of these supernatural stories Sladen had witnessed alone, and with friends. Although this album was released in 2006, most of the tracks featured on it were recorded in 2005 under a different band name. They have been considered the darkest rap band of all time.
Since the release of their first album, RTC recieved a lot of hate and have been accused of being an Insane Clown Posse copy band, although the RTC insist that they are nothing like each other and never do they try to be.
Despite all the hate they recieve, they still have a fairly large cult following, made up mostly of metalheads and goths. RTC were defunct through most of 2007 but returned in late 2008.
Since the release of their first album, RTC recieved a lot of hate and have been accused of being an Insane Clown Posse copy band, although the RTC insist that they are nothing like each other and never do they try to be.
Despite all the hate they recieve, they still have a fairly large cult following, made up mostly of metalheads and goths. RTC were defunct through most of 2007 but returned in late 2008.
Barry: Who played here last night?
Jeffery: Dunno. Some wierdos in makeup called Rye Town's Creatures. I swear they were mental or something. Bloody wierd groups around today.
Jeffery: Dunno. Some wierdos in makeup called Rye Town's Creatures. I swear they were mental or something. Bloody wierd groups around today.
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