| Thoughts on the Theory of Evolution In the past I have been a believer in the theory of evolution, but have had a change of mind as a Christian. Even when I did subscribe to the theory of evolution there were aspects that I was never comfortable with. Some of my thoughts on evolution are presented below. What are the Odds: Even the simplest forms of life are incredibly complex, and the proponents of evolution have evaded this issue by plunging it into a nebulous abyss of time. In other words they propose that given sufficient time the complexity of life could happen by accident. You can believe whatever you choose to, but to me it is like smashing a fine Swiss watch and then wondering how long you would have to jumble the pieces together until the watch would come back together again. All or Nothing: Biological structures and functions tend to be all or nothing. For example for a creature to achieve flight it must have a full set of specialized parts to accomplish this. It has been proposed that soaring could be intermediate to flight, but I take exception to this, and suggest that soaring and true flight involve entirely different mechanisms. In other words having one piece of the puzzle doesn’t work without the rest. Transitional Forms: Evolution must account for numerous leaps in form including evolutionary transitions from sea to land, from land to sea, from eggs to live birth, etc. I consider it to be irreconcilable that any organism that the evolutionist argues is an intermediate form I will argue is actually a complete form. At least to this point I have not seen an intermediate form that can not be contested. One creature classically claimed as an example of an intermediate form is the Archaeopteryx, an extinct feathered creature with teeth in its mouth and claws on its’ wings. There are, however, still living bird’s with claws on their wings, which appear to me to be quite functional (the Hoatzin, Ophisthocomus). The Touraco and Ostrich also have claws on their wings. Rapid appearance: Widely diverse life forms appear rapidly in the fossil record, and the proponents of evolution account for this by proposing that evolution occurs rapidly at times and then levels out for extended periods of time. It seems to me that the Biblical story of creation fits the evidence better and provides a more clear explanation than the evolution scenario. Balance of Nature: An outstanding characteristic of nature is the delicate balance that exists. Evolution relies on survival of the fittest to provide stronger and more advanced offspring, which describes a system of imbalance. If a predator became too proficient the prey would be driven into extinction, and then the predator would go extinct. Life Spans: Recently evidence has come forward that life spans are genetically determined. Whats up with that, if evolution drives biological forms based on survival, wouldn’t a longer life span enhance survival, and therefore evolution drive life spans to the maximum extent possible. The scientific evidence appears to better support Biblical accounts, for example the Biblical reference to GOD numbering the years of man. Eve: Another interesting scientific fact can be referred to as the Eve Hypothesis. Mitochondrial DNA is different from nuclear DNA in that it does not undergo recombination, but is transferred directly form the mother to the offspring. Scientists have determined that no significant difference exists with mitochondrial DNA between people of all races. This confirms that we all arise from one common ancestor, which sounds a lot like Adam and Eve to me. It seems to me that if genetic mutations were occurring in individuals at random then evolution would be proceeding in several directions simultaneously for any given species. If this were true shouldn’t there should several human-type species around instead of only one species of man? Genetic Deterioration: Genetic material tends to deteriorate through time, certainly for an individual during their lifetime, and also I believe for a species as time progresses. Inbreeding results in the appearance of recessive genetic defects such as club feet, etc. I for one am glad that Adam and Eve apparently didn’t have many or any such defects. Progression of Form: An evolutionist will point to the similarities, and the apparent progression of form among species. In other words for example amphibian to reptile, ape to man, etc. I prefer to believe that the similarities can be explained by the idea that all life was created by the same manufacturer, GOD. I am sure that a progression of automobiles could be arranged from the Edsel to the Porsche, which could convincingly demonstrate that the Porsche evolved from the Edsel, of course, given sufficient time. Species: Another hurdle for evolution to overcome is the species boundary. There is no evidence of one species giving rise to another, oops, am I forgetting the nebulous abyss of time that accounts for this lack of evidence. Mutation: Evolution relies on genetic mutations for the advancement of species. Genetic mutation tends to be a destructive process, and almost always results in damage, not good. In other words evolution relies on a destructive process to be constructive. The beliefs expressed here are my own, and are intended to open the hearts of unbelievers to receive revelation of the truth of GOD and salvation. I do not intend to represent myself as an absolute authority or expert. I believe that the Holy Bible is the infallible word of GOD and that the information provided here is borne out by this word, but don’t take my word for it, always test everything said against the Holy Word of GOD. 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