The Christian priestknow as "bishop mar mari " lacks understanding on certain points he raised. I intend to engage in a respectful discussion and defend the theory of evolution without resorting to disrespectful language commonly found on the internet. I acknowledge that I don't have all the answers, and learning is an ongoing process.<br />Now, let's examine his statements about the Big Bang, which were notably inaccurate. Firstly, it wasn't an explosion; it was an expansion. No one was present 13.8 billion years ago, and interpreting it as a linear time flow is misleading. Time doesn't exist in the conventional sense;13.8billion years ago is the farthest point we can observe. Asking who was present is an ignorant question.<br /><br />The confirmation of the Big Bang occurred with the discovery of the cosmic microwave background radiation (MBR). Before that, even scientists mocked the idea. I find it perplexing how the educational system can be influenced by religious beliefs that advocate the teaching of a six-day creation narrative. Aspiring astrophysicists shouldn't be learning about a divine creation in their pursuit of knowledge.<br /><br />The priest's assertion that a theory can exist without evidence is flawed. Scientific theories are based on well-documented processes, analogous to Einstein's journey from a hypothesis to the theory of general relativity, supported by substantial evidence. A theory is a subset of facts, not a mere speculation or guess.<br /><br />#debate #atheism #facts #human #christian #priest<br /><br />Contrary to the claim that the brain is solely responsible, progress is a result of thousands of years of evolution and accumulated knowledge. The person who created a dictionary, for example, built upon previous records and data. Our brains can only create based on existing information. Newton's discovery of gravity was dependent on prior knowledge.<br /><br />The argument that evolution is evident in the presence of fingerprints in chimps, gorillas, and even koalas counters the notion of a divine creator. It emphasizes that our intelligence stems from the evolutionary process, not an inherent brain capacity.<br /><br />Ultimately, the universe operates under the laws of physics, and everything is governed by information and probabilities. The discovery of the quantum vacuum challenged previous notions, highlighting the impossibility of true nothingness.<br /><br />I acknowledge that some individuals find comfort in religion when grappling with the apparent meaninglessness of existence. It's a personal choice, but understanding the scientific perspective offers a different, evidence-based outlook on our existence.<br />...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glL9PG3ER7E" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glL9PG3ER7E</a>