Is it normal i understand creationists?

I know Creationism is an absurd concept, but I understand Creationists themselves though. You see, it's much harder to try and grasp an extremely complex process, which took billions and billions of years (evolution), than to just simply believe: *poof!* and by sheer magic some celestial being just created everything out of their ass. It's simplistic as fuck, but I DO understand them. It's much easier.

I also don't think ALL Creationists are retarded (while the vast majority of course is). You see, intelligence is required to rationalize that which is utter horseshit. Is it normal I feel this way?

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  • dom180

    I think it's quite a patronising kind of understanding. It's not any better than not understanding at all, really.

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  • Wow, that wasn't condescending at all. :(

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  • basalt

    Well, yes, it sounds like you've really understood the shit out of these people by calling their belief an absurd concept. They must be so thankful you came along and understood how absurd they are. How else could they know that they were so pathetic?

    I hope nobody is thinking this about you, or that you have self-awareness enough to know about it. I'd hate for you to realise that you are... [fill in the rest of this yourself]

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  • Holzman_67

    I kind of understand it too, because in a world so full of injustice, confusion, hurt, evil, war, financial pressures, death and heartbreak its nice to believe that there is some greater force of good that ties everything together and rewards those which are good.
    But it's my belief these people become highly fantastical and delusional. And I don't like the way they peddle their beliefs and try to brainwash you. I think one can learn to deal with the harsh realities of this world with inner strength, self belief and respect. And find heaven on Earth.

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  • Cucco

    I always just figured they need some kind of hope to hang onto - like we're not alone and when we die, it's not really over. They're afraid of the truth.

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    • Holzman_67

      yeah it gives them comfort in death and dealing with the death of others.

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  • thegypsysailor

    I think you've got it backwards. It's a lot harder for me to believe in some creature that "made" everything; the universe (which is infinite), and humans, such as we are, than it is to believe that it kinda developed by trial and error over millions of centuries.
    If we were made in god's image, as those misguided folks believe, then their god must be a pretty imperfect creature, cause we aren't real winners, as a species, are we?

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  • GreatArt

    Its only natural to understand how natural beings can recognize natural things, while you do not believe it. Confused? Well, so is this topic. However why aren't we evolving today? Perhaps some people are afraid of accepting God to change their lifestyles.

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  • Avant-Garde

    While I do believe in evolution, I acknowledge that I don't know everything. Humanity's "wisdom" isn't infinite at this point in our evolution. Know one yet knows the exact origins of life in general, the universe included. What came before the big bang? The truth is out there. It's not illegal for them to believe in their version of the truth, a fact which they should understand. They should understand that we have a right to our beliefs on this matter and that they should consequently have no say on the legality aspects of it.

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  • Avant-Garde

    No offence intended, but I think that it is easier for some people to be brainwashed into believing, a theory of creationism. Children are more so easily swayed than adults. Why do you think most religions/religious followers choose to indoctrinate their children rather then let them find their own version of "the truth". They've been taught to think a certain way their whole life. Therefore, when something that is completely contrary to their beliefs comes into the picture, they start to freak out.
    It's not all religious followers that are like this. Some are certainly more progressive than others and are willing to acknowledge evolution and science in general. They are able to interweave these concepts with their spiritual beliefs.

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  • Basiagirl98

    To save time, I'll just agree to disagree -_-

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    • RoseIsabella

      Huh?

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      • Look it up on google if you dare......

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        • RoseIsabella

          Oh Gawd, it's just stupid porn bullshit! I thought it was an Aphex Twin video or something interesting in a creepy and disturbing way or whatever. But, no its just a bunch of shitty and perverted garbage!
          >8-(

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  • orinoco

    Your feeling is sound. The reflecting scientist does not absolutise what is just the latest human theory. He knows about the limits of human understanding and can distinguish between a scientifically well-founded, but still human theory and a free decision to accept (or refute) the existence of a deeper sphere of truth and revelation. These do in no way exclude each other. They should not be viewed as alternatives.

    It is much easier, however, to adopt a wide-spread short-eyed position which declares as nonsense everything which is beyond scientific reach. Its trivializing effect upon you is shown already by your first sentence. Of course, creationism is not at all an absurd concept, but it is not a concept of modern physics. The error is to combine lines of reasoning of modern physics with notions which are not part of physics. These attempts are clearly absurd, but creationism is not.

    I think it is wise to listen to both of what you describe and feel. Your wording is a little inadequate (e.g., "out of their ass"), but the essence is sound and even precious.

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