Creationism vs. Evolutionism
There are still differences of opinion about the descent of man. In the past, there have been bitter disputes over what doctrines should be taught, especially in public schools.
Today however, we understand that all theories should be given equal weight and taught side-by-side. Accordingly, we will outline the two schools of thought and demonstrate the advantages that result from this evenhanded approach.
Evolutionism
Evolutionists hold that man arose by the same gradual process as other creatures. This belief follows from the principle that the same laws of nature apply to man as to the rest of the physical world.The Evolutionist Model demonstrates how an ancestral "ape-man" could have evolved an upright stance and humanlike physiology. However, it does not explain the tremendous expansion of the intellect and other intangibles that characterize humanity.
Creationism
Creationists, on the other hand, believe that man was created instantaneously by a cosmic powered super-being from another dimension. This belief is based on ancient, heavily retranslated writings taken from badly decomposed fragments of scroll found in a series of caves in the middle-east.The Creationist Model explains the advent of human intelligence by ascribing it to divine fiat in the creation of the first humans, Adam and Eve. A major weakness is that it fails to account for the origin of Adam and Eve's daughters-in-law.
Opinion
When I am asked what's my side to this unending issue on the origin of man, I couldn't possibly answer directly to it. Because I'm torn between the two major ideas-scientifical and religious beliefs. I don't easily believe on things which have no valid proof, which makes me believe on the evolutionism, or the scientific one. But I'm a Christian, so I also believe in God. Therefore, I believe in His words.By doing so, I partly believe that it is He who created man. Got my point?
I say I believe in the scientific origin of man – the famous Theory of Evolution by Charles Darwin. I believe in his theory because he presented and supported his works with facts, facts which are keenly obtained through investigation, experimentation and observation. And we know that a fact is a very good basis. It's a very good pillar to a never-ending argument.
I say I also believe in the religious belief, which states that man is created by a supernatural person – which we call God. The reason for this is that I believe in His words, not just that I'm a christian. And so far, despite the emergence of the theories of some scientists, the religious belief, which is Creationism, is still the strongest basis. It is because the scientifical origin, or the evolutionism, has still some flaws. The missing link has not been found, although there have been studies stating that man indeed came from monkey species. Or should I say, the missing link is still unknown.
I didn't say that creationism is a perfect theory, or belief. It's just that I'm a devoted christian, and I believe in Him, though there are times that I believe more on the evolutionism. I don't know. It's like I believe on two clashing ideas. I took a part from one side, and a part from the other. It just really makes me wonder that the idea presented in my reference is indeed applicable. It says there that why can't we combine the two ideas? The bible failed to mention the wives of Adam and Eve's sons. Maybe their wives were the early hominids, or australopithecus or something. And it is starting from there.
As long as the evolutionism hasn't been totally approved, I'm still going on the creationism side.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
TOFI
It has always been a rule in Physical Education not to exercise in an instant without doing warm-ups. Why? Common sense. Breaking this rule will only result to different muscle cramps and pains, which, as we all know, may produce undesirable effects to our system.
My point here is simple. I'm not a one-sided person. I consider both sides before I air out my opinion. What about TOFI? Well, I'm against it, obviously. I'm against it in the sense that the increase is too high and that it's very unreasonable to have such an increase in an instant. Like, it could have been better if the increase was gradual. I'm not really the right person to hear talking about tuition fee increase because I'm really, really financially-incapable. But, with the sudden alleviation of the prices of commodities, along with the 'pure intentions' of UP to improve the system, I agree with the increase. But as I've written earlier, it's dangerous to haste things up, or to rush things out, because it will only result to undesirable effects to the system.
Want to know some of those 'undesirable effects' I'm talking about? Well, I'm just gonna site my two high school classmates who are both UP passers but didn't get a chance to enroll in the university because of that damn TOFI. Well, UP has just lost two of the best students in the country. And I'm sure they're not the only ones who have that story. I'm sure there are lots of them, unable to enroll because they can't afford. And what's the use of the so-called bracketing system if they can't fully support financially-incapable students like us? They said they have revised that bracketing system, but it only became worse. They've set up certain criteria, but then again they don't follow it. What's going on, UP Administration? What has happened to the so-called premiere University of the Philippines?
My point here is simple. I'm not a one-sided person. I consider both sides before I air out my opinion. What about TOFI? Well, I'm against it, obviously. I'm against it in the sense that the increase is too high and that it's very unreasonable to have such an increase in an instant. Like, it could have been better if the increase was gradual. I'm not really the right person to hear talking about tuition fee increase because I'm really, really financially-incapable. But, with the sudden alleviation of the prices of commodities, along with the 'pure intentions' of UP to improve the system, I agree with the increase. But as I've written earlier, it's dangerous to haste things up, or to rush things out, because it will only result to undesirable effects to the system.
Want to know some of those 'undesirable effects' I'm talking about? Well, I'm just gonna site my two high school classmates who are both UP passers but didn't get a chance to enroll in the university because of that damn TOFI. Well, UP has just lost two of the best students in the country. And I'm sure they're not the only ones who have that story. I'm sure there are lots of them, unable to enroll because they can't afford. And what's the use of the so-called bracketing system if they can't fully support financially-incapable students like us? They said they have revised that bracketing system, but it only became worse. They've set up certain criteria, but then again they don't follow it. What's going on, UP Administration? What has happened to the so-called premiere University of the Philippines?
peeking on someone's mind
i just read my professor's blog and journal. And i suddenly realized that it is indeed very fun peeking into someone's head.
and i was really hoping that somehow, i get a chance to realize that it is indeed very fun to post something substantial in here.
till then.
God bless.
and i was really hoping that somehow, i get a chance to realize that it is indeed very fun to post something substantial in here.
till then.
God bless.
Monday, September 10, 2007
the miseducation of the filipino
this article is written by Renato Constantino. i would just like to share my ideas regarding his write-up.
few comments
The first thing that I would really like to comment about is the choice of vocabulary of the author. The author blatantly has a wide command of the English language. And it’s such a good thing for him. But sometimes not good for me, cause I really have to prepare our mini dictionary on my side in case I’ll encounter an alien word.
On the content, it’s really not a waste of time reading the article. Not only will you learn new vocabulary but also your eyes will be opened to a fact that has long existed in which our eyes are just so blinded to see, because we are just so pre-occupied with the idea that the Americans are totally of help. But then again, we must remember that the world is created with symmetry, that in every evil, there’s goodness, and that in the presence of advantage, there’s a disadvantage.
Education is indeed a very vital factor for one’s development. And as we all know, through education, one’s mind is molded because of the teachings, ideas, and values taught to him. Due to this fact, it’s only either of the two that will happen: the person will become productive provided that he was taught with the right things, or, the person will become otherwise since he acquired negative things. So here comes Renato Constantino, educating us the right way.
I wrote some learning and comments from selected parts of the article. And these are as follows:
Compared to US, our country is still in the process of improvisation or still underdeveloped. Culturally speaking, US has firm tradition or has it’s own culture which was not influenced by other cultures. It has developed freely which sprang from it’s indigenous people. Indeed, US is the master of it’s own house. And provided that we are a corollary of the certain country’s intense desire to spread their seed, we couldn’t deny the fact that we have already adopted some of their cultures and traditions, including their language. American education stresses the importance of internationalism and we simply follow the lead without knowing that our very own foundation of nationalism is weak, making this move disadvantageous. To site is our national virtue of hospitality which, according to the article, has transformed into a stupid vice. (Adoption of Western Values)
Due to the failure of Philippine education, we became so ignorant to the fact that we allowed aliens to strip us of our possessions and wealth. We even praise them for their success, not knowing that some of it is mainly caused by us. They even labeled our country as paradise, but as a matter of fact, Philippines is a heaven just for them but not for some of our countrymen. Because we are still an indirect colony of other countries, many Filipinos fought for complete or total independence and freedom, getting nothing in return but negative thoughts and opposition. Due to colonial education, Filipinos find it hard to grasp the nationalistic principles that must be learned. (Un-Filipino Filipinos)
For a child to master a foreign language, he must first master his own. Because no one is brave enough to advocate the use of our native language as the madium of instruction, the use of English has become dominant. Because a lot are illiterate on this, the use of English as a medium of teaching is an ineffective step, thus producing citizens who do not have mastery of English as well as their native language due to the deliberate neglection to it. Simply put, the masses are becoming more and more illiterate even to their own language. Since many find it hard to use English, many also find it hard to express and lack of expression prevents learning or development of thought, leading to cultural stagnation. (Impediments to Thought)
It is true that we are being dumped with American forms of media. And we can’t deny the fact that mass media is a great factor in molding our character and ideals. It greatly affects our system. Due to this fact, we can’t help but get affected and infected with the whole Americanization thing. And the only way to cure this? Philippine Education. I agree with what is stated that Philippine Education should produce men and women who are not only educated or who do not only know how to read and write and add and subtract, but also men and women who know and who are aware of the present situation of the country and should do something about it for it’s betterment. Philippine education should not only teach the students the basic knowledge and skill but also inculcate within their hearts and minds the values and teachings of our fellow noble countrymen such as Bonifacio and Rizal. Filipino should not only go to school to get a degree or diploma, but should also embed within themselves the values and characteristics that this drowning nation needs. As a saying goes, “Application should always go with education, because the latter is nil in the absence of the former.” (Needed:Filipinos)
*the continuation is in my next posts. :)
few comments
The first thing that I would really like to comment about is the choice of vocabulary of the author. The author blatantly has a wide command of the English language. And it’s such a good thing for him. But sometimes not good for me, cause I really have to prepare our mini dictionary on my side in case I’ll encounter an alien word.
On the content, it’s really not a waste of time reading the article. Not only will you learn new vocabulary but also your eyes will be opened to a fact that has long existed in which our eyes are just so blinded to see, because we are just so pre-occupied with the idea that the Americans are totally of help. But then again, we must remember that the world is created with symmetry, that in every evil, there’s goodness, and that in the presence of advantage, there’s a disadvantage.
Education is indeed a very vital factor for one’s development. And as we all know, through education, one’s mind is molded because of the teachings, ideas, and values taught to him. Due to this fact, it’s only either of the two that will happen: the person will become productive provided that he was taught with the right things, or, the person will become otherwise since he acquired negative things. So here comes Renato Constantino, educating us the right way.
I wrote some learning and comments from selected parts of the article. And these are as follows:
Compared to US, our country is still in the process of improvisation or still underdeveloped. Culturally speaking, US has firm tradition or has it’s own culture which was not influenced by other cultures. It has developed freely which sprang from it’s indigenous people. Indeed, US is the master of it’s own house. And provided that we are a corollary of the certain country’s intense desire to spread their seed, we couldn’t deny the fact that we have already adopted some of their cultures and traditions, including their language. American education stresses the importance of internationalism and we simply follow the lead without knowing that our very own foundation of nationalism is weak, making this move disadvantageous. To site is our national virtue of hospitality which, according to the article, has transformed into a stupid vice. (Adoption of Western Values)
Due to the failure of Philippine education, we became so ignorant to the fact that we allowed aliens to strip us of our possessions and wealth. We even praise them for their success, not knowing that some of it is mainly caused by us. They even labeled our country as paradise, but as a matter of fact, Philippines is a heaven just for them but not for some of our countrymen. Because we are still an indirect colony of other countries, many Filipinos fought for complete or total independence and freedom, getting nothing in return but negative thoughts and opposition. Due to colonial education, Filipinos find it hard to grasp the nationalistic principles that must be learned. (Un-Filipino Filipinos)
For a child to master a foreign language, he must first master his own. Because no one is brave enough to advocate the use of our native language as the madium of instruction, the use of English has become dominant. Because a lot are illiterate on this, the use of English as a medium of teaching is an ineffective step, thus producing citizens who do not have mastery of English as well as their native language due to the deliberate neglection to it. Simply put, the masses are becoming more and more illiterate even to their own language. Since many find it hard to use English, many also find it hard to express and lack of expression prevents learning or development of thought, leading to cultural stagnation. (Impediments to Thought)
It is true that we are being dumped with American forms of media. And we can’t deny the fact that mass media is a great factor in molding our character and ideals. It greatly affects our system. Due to this fact, we can’t help but get affected and infected with the whole Americanization thing. And the only way to cure this? Philippine Education. I agree with what is stated that Philippine Education should produce men and women who are not only educated or who do not only know how to read and write and add and subtract, but also men and women who know and who are aware of the present situation of the country and should do something about it for it’s betterment. Philippine education should not only teach the students the basic knowledge and skill but also inculcate within their hearts and minds the values and teachings of our fellow noble countrymen such as Bonifacio and Rizal. Filipino should not only go to school to get a degree or diploma, but should also embed within themselves the values and characteristics that this drowning nation needs. As a saying goes, “Application should always go with education, because the latter is nil in the absence of the former.” (Needed:Filipinos)
*the continuation is in my next posts. :)
Friday, September 7, 2007
i busted big time. just this morning, the results of the first two parts of the exam in math17 are already given. i didn't expect much since it was indeed pretty hard. no. not pretty. it was actually VERY hard. but then again, it's based on my point of view.
i only got 22 out of 40. that's still the true or false test and the multiple choice. my, i was so shocked to see other scores such as 32 36 and gosh, 38. now that made me wonder. is it me? or im just really too stupid?
that made me depress, actually.
now, i can't think of anything to write. i was really hoping i could be a man of sense. especially now that i am starting to read. i mean, im starting to bring back my old habit of reading.
i was also hpoing that this blog would prosper. here we go again.
but then again, i hope i could write a lot by next time God bless.
i only got 22 out of 40. that's still the true or false test and the multiple choice. my, i was so shocked to see other scores such as 32 36 and gosh, 38. now that made me wonder. is it me? or im just really too stupid?
that made me depress, actually.
now, i can't think of anything to write. i was really hoping i could be a man of sense. especially now that i am starting to read. i mean, im starting to bring back my old habit of reading.
i was also hpoing that this blog would prosper. here we go again.
but then again, i hope i could write a lot by next time God bless.
Monday, August 20, 2007
...bad news...
My cellphone is no longer functional. And it's all because of me. I'm just so careless. And I'm so sad. It's bad, you know, to start something with something bad. Like this blog. I started it with a bad news. But I can't think of anything to write right now. I'm just so depressed.
Sorry.
Sorry.
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