Some well-known examples include the [[theory of evolution]], which is valuable for [[atheist]]s and [[materialist]]s looking for an excuse not to believe in [[God]] or an [[afterlife]]. If [[human being]]s did not evolve naturally but required an [[intelligent designer]] to produce them, then it's hard to justify one's lack of [[faith]] or refusal to adopt and practice a [[religion]]. Hence, the value of evolution: it provides a tidy intellectual justification for refusing to accept a [[Creator]]. | Some well-known examples include the [[theory of evolution]], which is valuable for [[atheist]]s and [[materialist]]s looking for an excuse not to believe in [[God]] or an [[afterlife]]. If [[human being]]s did not evolve naturally but required an [[intelligent designer]] to produce them, then it's hard to justify one's lack of [[faith]] or refusal to adopt and practice a [[religion]]. Hence, the value of evolution: it provides a tidy intellectual justification for refusing to accept a [[Creator]]. |