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How can God creating the universe be called "intelligent design" when there are so many stupid people on this planet?

Update:

should be more like "borderline mentally challenged design"

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  • 5 years ago
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    I don't think you mean stupid in the literal sense. People rarely use words like stupid or retarded in reference to people who, by virtue of some brain problem, cannot think properly.

    I assume you mean people who seem to lack sense, or disagree with you.

    As Plato well knew, people aren't "stupid" per se. However, in groups, people often behave in ways they may not individually, the "mob mentality" so to speak. A professor summarized this idea when he said "Plato felt the masses were asses"

    Also, another things that might make people seem "stupid", in the way I believe you mean it, is our basically irrational nature. A person who clings onto ideas that he greatly values, despite evidence to the contrary, displays his type of behavior.

    Getting back to your question, I think that the rejection of evolution in favor of "intelligent design" is not a sign of stupidity. It is, however, an example of the kind of behavior I just described-refusing to look at evidence that is threatening to a core value. It could just as well be love of country or why a given sports team is the greatest.

  • 5 years ago

    Everything God has created is uniquely designed. Nothing can cross their kinds. An ant never becomes a cockroach. A horse never becomes a cow. Not even kinds of flowers or fish or birds change to be different kinds. There is an influence of disobedience controlling mankind thus making them act stupid. Who does the Bible say has the power to influence people to do bad things? 1 John 5:19 "We know we originate with God, but the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one." Jesus called Satan the Devil "the ruler of the world." John 14:30 There is a large group of people who are obeying Jesus' command to "preach the good news of the Kingdom" who, because of their obedience to God, are truly happy. See for yourself on the international website, jw.org and About Us > Frequently Asked Questions, About Us > Activities and About Us > Conventions. See the video Why Study the Bible. If you like what you see, you can request your FREE personal Bible study even at a time and place convenient for you.

  • Linda
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    The only stupid people on the planet, are those who do not listen to the teaching of their creator.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    This is a fallen world with fallen people...a lot of intelligence has been lost since the creation. BUT, putting that aside, even a total moron is an unbelievably complex entity that could not have arisen by time/chance.

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    They used and they are using their Free Will in the Wrong Way...

    "See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad" (Deuteronomy 30:15. Bible).

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    The only world "we" know is one of sin, degradation, wickedness and evil friend. God originally made EVERYTHING GOOD, HOLY AND PERFECT!!! We cannot fathom what it was like😢but soon God will send His only begotten Son to stop this madness called our world, no more sin, pain, loss!!! Sin and death shall be no more!!! Idk about you but I long for that day!!!

    Source(s): Gods Word, revelation mystery.com, amazingfacts.org
  • G C
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Stupid means knowing to do better, but doing it anyway.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    You don't have to remain ignorant, but you will be treated as ignorant because you choose to be. Even though He made them, God will have no mercy for those without understanding, and there will be no one to rescue those who are stupid enough to show contempt for their maker. Therefore, as it stands, you are doomed.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    HE SPOKE TO MAKE ALL PHYSICAL THINGS...HOW MANY WORLDS HAVE U MADE? everyone is not the same and ive known slow ppl who were never so rude as u were just now...gus>>

  • 5 years ago

    Look at the facts .

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