MUTATIONS, or LACK THEREOF:
If all biology originated with a single celled creature, then to get
to the state of a complex being, obviously much change is required.
To obtain this change, one of two theories must occur. The first
is that a purposeful alteration presented itself in order to either better
adapt to a changing environment, or to become more efficient at existing
in the current environment. The second, which we will discuss in
this paragraph, is that of a random mutation occurring with the effect
of increased efficiency in the creature's environment. For example,
a human is randomly born with an eye in the back of his head, which turns
out to be a better cranial configuration than the original for the purpose
of preventing successful attackers from behind, or perhaps for a teacher
to watch his/her students while writing on the blackboard. Because
this change is beneficial to the human's existence, it continues to occur
in the succeeding generations.
There are several problems with this theory. First of all, any creature which has a random mutation, beneficial though it may be, would be more likely to be outcast, rather than embraced by the rest of the species and would be more unlikely to find a mate willing to reproduce. Second, even if they could find a mate willing to reproduce, the mutated gene(s) would be recessive and unlikely to replicate in the generations to follow. Third, any mutations which would occur would probably be only a portion of an organ, or not even identifiable as any particular anatomy at all. In other words, there are so many complex mechanisms which must be present to be functional and useful that it would be almost impossible for an accidental mutation of such a magnitude to possibly occur. For a third eye to be useful at all, the many individual aspects of the eye itself (cornea, retina, etc), the optical nerves to transmit the signals to the brain, the ability for the brain to analyze and interpret this additional data separate from what your forward facing eyes are seeing, etc.. Even something as simple as an extra limb requires skeletal, muscular, and nerve structures, along with additional functional control by the brain. And fourth, if any evolution were to occur due to mutations, then we would witness oddities existing and thriving in nature on a regular basis. For the actions to beat the odds, seeing mutated individuals and creatures would have to be normal.
SURVIVAL of THE FITTEST FARCE:
Intraspecies:
Admittedly, this theory actually makes some sense to me, but
not really in the concept of evolution. By this I mean that I can
understand how perhaps the strongest, fastest, and/or smartest example
of a species will be the most likely to reproduce and pass on their superior
genes to the next generation. However, this can only affect the quality
of a species, not alter the species itself or create a new species altogether
(see next paragraph below).
Interspecies:
This makes no sense at all or whatsoever. If, from the start,
there was a continuous process of filtering the weaker species, then there
would only be one species in existence today, presumably humans.
All others would have been conquered and killed. Also, this makes
no allowance for plant life, all of which have supposedly evolved from
the same single celled organism.
FOSSIL EVIDENCE to SUPPORT CREATION:
The fossil record seems to be the source of data that scientists typically
use the most to support the theory of evolution, using various stages of
ape-man skeletal remains to attempt to prove their case. In all actuality
though, "Fossils are a great embarrassment to Evolutionary theory and offer
strong support for the concept of Creation" (Dr. Gary Parker, Ph.D., Biologist/paleontologist
and former Evolutionist). How is this? For one, a good portion
of the ape-man skeletons have been proven to be hoaxes. In truth,
the fossilized remains actually support creation instead.
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FALLACY of CARBON DATING:
The current methods of determining the date when a life-form was last
alive are generally flawed, not taking into account global weather
anomalies and other factors which can drastically alter the accuracy of
the tests.
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INTRICACY
of DESIGN (also stated in "Ok, but why God?"):
It goes without saying that the biological world is a complex mechanism,
in both a macro and a micro sense. But I have to wonder if those
who do not believe in creation understand just how intricately complicated
and interdependent that it really is. Almost every aspect of the
earth depends upon one another for survival. The foliage needs carbon
dioxide and provides oxygen for the animals. The air that is exchanged
through the creatures and greenery is the means of carrying another necessity
of life to them, water. Cloud creation is enabled by dust particles
floating in the air.
Then there's the human body. What a piece of work! An electrical,
chemical, and physical feat of engineering. It's more complicated
and intricate than any automobile or computer could ever be. Yet
to believe that it would have evolved on its own from mere matter is a
travesty to it's design (and designer). It would be easier to believe
that a pile of scrap metal, sand, and plastic could form itself into a
working computer, if only given enough time with the elements. In
truth, however harsh these elements may be, without specific intent from
an intelligent being, no working machine of any useful form will result.
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