Evolutionists believe that life evolved from matter in a random process. Christians argue that it is God who created the universe in a far from random manner. Both views are supported by scientists who offer up evidence for their views. Christian arguments against evolution can sometimes be very subjective and religious in nature when in fact, there is scientific evidence that they could use to back up their claims.
One of the scientific laws used by Christians to argue their point is the law of thermodynamics. The second law says that complex systems degenerate over time when left one, becoming more disorderly. This flies in the face of evolutionary theory whereby the opposite is said to occur. Evolutionists believe that progress occurs over time resulting in more complex systems.
Christians argue that the complexity of human systems such as the reproductive system could not have developed bit by bit over time. They say that of necessity it would have had to be completely functional right from the start or reproduction could never have taken place. There is also the problem of why asexual reproduction is not the dominant means of reproduction as it has obvious advantages.
The primary evidence evolutionists use to substantiate their view is that of fossil remains. They believe that fossil evidence exists that proves the development of humans from primate ancestors. However, Christians argue that any information obtained from fossils are subject to interpretation. The only foolproof way to know how old they really are is to have been there when death occurred. The fossil record still does not demonstrate an unbroken chain of life from simple to complex, despite discoveries that claim to bridge the gaps.
Genetic mutations are regarded by evolutionists as important for progress. For example, a giraffe with a longer neck can eat more leaves. A green crocodile would have more chance of survival than a white one which would probably starve to death. Christians, on the other hand, argue that mutations are not beneficial and have in fact resulted in many human diseases.
Some Christians argue that the very complexity of life, such as a simple strand of human DNA, proves the existence of a Creator. This is a flawed argument that cannot be accepted by scientists. However, there are scientists who agree that intelligent design is a probability. There are even those who agree that there is no other satisfactory explanation for life in all its complexity.
Molecular biology is a field that has provided fuel for Christians. Dr. Michael Denton conducted tests in order to compare the same cells in different species. He compared the make-up of the amino acids in these different organisms. His conclusion was that the results did not support the theories of traditional evolutionists of first fish, then amphibian, reptile and finally mammal.
Christians believe that God created the universe because this is what they read in their Bibles. Evolutionists argue that because they have this predetermined belief, they bend the facts to reinforce it. However, they are not the only ones who believe this and a number of scientists, both past and present, have admitted that they too believe that design shows intelligence and seems to go beyond the probability of mere chance.
One of the scientific laws used by Christians to argue their point is the law of thermodynamics. The second law says that complex systems degenerate over time when left one, becoming more disorderly. This flies in the face of evolutionary theory whereby the opposite is said to occur. Evolutionists believe that progress occurs over time resulting in more complex systems.
Christians argue that the complexity of human systems such as the reproductive system could not have developed bit by bit over time. They say that of necessity it would have had to be completely functional right from the start or reproduction could never have taken place. There is also the problem of why asexual reproduction is not the dominant means of reproduction as it has obvious advantages.
The primary evidence evolutionists use to substantiate their view is that of fossil remains. They believe that fossil evidence exists that proves the development of humans from primate ancestors. However, Christians argue that any information obtained from fossils are subject to interpretation. The only foolproof way to know how old they really are is to have been there when death occurred. The fossil record still does not demonstrate an unbroken chain of life from simple to complex, despite discoveries that claim to bridge the gaps.
Genetic mutations are regarded by evolutionists as important for progress. For example, a giraffe with a longer neck can eat more leaves. A green crocodile would have more chance of survival than a white one which would probably starve to death. Christians, on the other hand, argue that mutations are not beneficial and have in fact resulted in many human diseases.
Some Christians argue that the very complexity of life, such as a simple strand of human DNA, proves the existence of a Creator. This is a flawed argument that cannot be accepted by scientists. However, there are scientists who agree that intelligent design is a probability. There are even those who agree that there is no other satisfactory explanation for life in all its complexity.
Molecular biology is a field that has provided fuel for Christians. Dr. Michael Denton conducted tests in order to compare the same cells in different species. He compared the make-up of the amino acids in these different organisms. His conclusion was that the results did not support the theories of traditional evolutionists of first fish, then amphibian, reptile and finally mammal.
Christians believe that God created the universe because this is what they read in their Bibles. Evolutionists argue that because they have this predetermined belief, they bend the facts to reinforce it. However, they are not the only ones who believe this and a number of scientists, both past and present, have admitted that they too believe that design shows intelligence and seems to go beyond the probability of mere chance.
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