Evolution -- refuting
Many factors contribute to the idea of gradual speciation, but all fall under the same theory of evolution. Webster defines evolution as "the theory that groups of organisms change drastically and smoothly with passage of time, mainly as a result of natural selection or chance, so that descendants differ morphologically and physiologically from their ancestors". With regard to the theory, one must consider the facts that are certain to refute the concept. Disproving the theory of Evolution has nothing to do with the validity of creationism (a god created the earth) or the Bible, but rests solely on the authenticity of the evidence the theory puts forth. To understand evolution, a non-believer must outline what he/she would expect from the theory, listen to the evidence, then offer an explanation of why sufficient evidence is not produced and try to interpret why believers stay with the theory. In order to convince one of the validity of the theory, the listener must know what to expect for the theory to "be true". Evolution violates what we as people think about the world. Naturally, such things as carcasses, chemical bonds, and sewing seams break down over periods of time. The difficulty comes, however, when one is to t
one must expect the extraordinary theory of evolution to have extraordinary evidence. This evidence must be such that cannot be disproved, or it is invalid. I, as a disbeliever, have nothing to do concerning the topic but to show evidence doesn't support evolution strongly enough. Evolutionists are "guilty until proven innocent" and will continue to be so as long as their evidence is insubstantial. (Hunter) A question is posed then if the previous refutes have been made; why do evolutionists continue to believe in their theory? A suggestion is that many of them, being atheist, believe creationism to be wrong and are left with evolution as the only alternative. When an evolutionist creates his argument, it is almost always accompanied by a religious reason such as this said by Stephen Jay Gould: "Evolution." Microsoft Bookshelf. CD-ROM. Microsoft. 1998. Scientists speculate that there are more unknown species than fossils. This implies that when new species are found, and the strata dating and carbon dating are possibly unreliable, then these new fossils could be the new discovery of an unknown species. (Eden, "Origin of Life") Scientists have found variations in the beak size of Galapagos Finches, which suggests that the bird is adapting its beak due to the need for water, but only occurs during periods of drought. Later in the year when water is abundant again, the size of the beak shrinks back to its normal size. (Pearcey) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Good evidence is present in many places that suggest an evolutionary trend is seen. There have been many cases in which adaptations coinciding with natural selection appear such as the Galapagos Finch and the Hyracotherium. Scientists have been digging up fossils for years, finding great examples of comparative anatomy. (The similarities that are seen in design structures of animals that are said to be from the same ancestors) Darwin himself said that this is enough data to prove the theory true. Another strong argument is the small-scale evolution. (Changes that occur to small parts of an organism such as insects growing immune to pesticides) These changes are scientific fact and cannot in any way be argued against. If one doesn't believe in evolution, he/she ought to now. A third example that leans toward the validity of the theory are fossil
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