Evolution: is it necessary to know how life ultimately began in order to study and debate the evidence that evolution has since occurred? [Spirituality & Religion]

If you think it is, why do you think so? Can you explain that reasoning for me?

I ask because i've encountered a creationist's position that the evidence for evolution can be ignored if we don't know how life began.
I point out that the theory of gravitation still allows us to study the interactions of matter without knowing how it came to be but this apt comparison appears to be ignored.

Since i've received no explanation from the parties involved, i'm coming to YOU!
So. Thoughts?🙂

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firefall · 61-69, M

One thought: Dont argue with creationists, they are committed to their delusions and logic and reason will have no effect.

Pikachu

@firefall

That is definitely the case for some of them, certainly the more belligerent ones.

But not all.
I'm hoping to find a thoughtful creationist interested in the honest exchange of opinion and debate.

firefall · 61-69, M

@Pikachu good luck on that, I've literally never met a single one like that

Pikachu

@firefall

I've encountered one or two

Carazaa · F

@firefall These crazy "delusional" creationists, can't think logically. But have you considered that maybe there are spiritual truths that you can't see?

Carazaa · F

@firefallThanks a lot!

Speedyman · 70-79, M

As logic and reason mean nothing to people like you, why should you worry?@firefall