THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND THE ARGUMENT (1 OF 6)
by Eddie Snipes
Scripture: COLOSSIANS 2:8, I PETER 3:15, I THESSALONIANS 5:21-24, JOHN 15:18-19, MATTHEW 7:15-16
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The Psychology Behind the Argument (1 of 6)
Think
Eddie Snipes
Matthew 7:15-16a; Colossians 2:8; John 15:18-19; 1 Thessalonians 5:21-24; 1 Peter 3:15
One important thing that we should be aware of is the intimidation that precedes the evolution debate. The strength behind the argument for evolution is based solely on intimidation and creating shame in the minds of those who oppose it. What evolution lacks in facts, they more than make up for in psychology and manipulation. When an evolutionist enters into an argument where creation and evolution are in conflict, they frequently preceded the debate by laying the groundwork by defining the parameters in which you are allowed to think. You are allowed to think freely as long as you think inside the evolutionary box. This box is defined on the premise that evolutionary origins must be true and our current state is from that evolutionary origin. Thinking is encouraged as long as it does not take you outside of this box. The box is defined by two supposed facts: our evolutionary origin and our current evolutionary state. If these two facts were true, then evolution would have a valid argument. The true debate is whether these two 'facts' are facts. It is taken by faith that these two must be true. Therefore, everything else must agree with these two true statements. Creation challenges these two statements. These are founded purely on faith and cannot be defended scientifically, therefore, evolution defenders turn to psychology - whether they realize it or not.
The psychology of the argument is a two-step process. One, intimidate critics; two, establish claims to authority.
Intimidate critics
Most of the critics of evolution are Bible believing Christians. Evolution arguments are presented with the knowledge that Christian scrutiny will follow. Because of this, evolutionists will almost always attempt to silence critics by discrediting the Bible, discrediting creation as non-science, and to discredit anyo ...
Think
Eddie Snipes
Matthew 7:15-16a; Colossians 2:8; John 15:18-19; 1 Thessalonians 5:21-24; 1 Peter 3:15
One important thing that we should be aware of is the intimidation that precedes the evolution debate. The strength behind the argument for evolution is based solely on intimidation and creating shame in the minds of those who oppose it. What evolution lacks in facts, they more than make up for in psychology and manipulation. When an evolutionist enters into an argument where creation and evolution are in conflict, they frequently preceded the debate by laying the groundwork by defining the parameters in which you are allowed to think. You are allowed to think freely as long as you think inside the evolutionary box. This box is defined on the premise that evolutionary origins must be true and our current state is from that evolutionary origin. Thinking is encouraged as long as it does not take you outside of this box. The box is defined by two supposed facts: our evolutionary origin and our current evolutionary state. If these two facts were true, then evolution would have a valid argument. The true debate is whether these two 'facts' are facts. It is taken by faith that these two must be true. Therefore, everything else must agree with these two true statements. Creation challenges these two statements. These are founded purely on faith and cannot be defended scientifically, therefore, evolution defenders turn to psychology - whether they realize it or not.
The psychology of the argument is a two-step process. One, intimidate critics; two, establish claims to authority.
Intimidate critics
Most of the critics of evolution are Bible believing Christians. Evolution arguments are presented with the knowledge that Christian scrutiny will follow. Because of this, evolutionists will almost always attempt to silence critics by discrediting the Bible, discrediting creation as non-science, and to discredit anyo ...
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