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Creationists, why do you waste your time citing the very few modern scientists that believe in I.D.?
To put in perspective how much of a waste of time this is (as far as an argument against the theory of evolution goes), take a look at the NCSE's "Project Steve":
http://ncse.com/taking-action/project-steve
"Creationists draw up these lists to try to convince the public that evolution is somehow being rejected by scientists, that it is a "theory in crisis." Not everyone realizes that this claim is unfounded. NCSE has been asked numerous times to compile a list of thousands of scientists affirming the validity of the theory of evolution. Although we easily could have done so, we have resisted. We did not wish to mislead the public into thinking that scientific issues are decided by who has the longer list of scientists!
Project Steve pokes fun at this practice and, because "Steves" are only about 1% of scientists, it also makes the point that tens of thousands of scientists support evolution. And it honors the late Stephen Jay Gould, evolutionary biologist, NCSE supporter, and friend."
For the actual list, see here:
http://ncse.com/taking-action/list-steves
Over 1200 "Steves" have signed onto the list -- that far overshadows even the largest list of pro-Creationism scientists *in general* that any Creationist organization (that I know of) has compiled.
@Light and Truth ~ Really? Then describe to me how directed evolution allows the "breeding" of molecules or molecular pathways to create or enhance products, including:
-enzymes
- pigments
- antibiotics
- flavors
- biopolymers
- bacterial strains to decompose hazardous materials.
Directed evolution can also be used to study the folding and function of natural enzymes
Oh G C, your bull **** never fails to amuse. Where is this magical barrier that prevents species from evolving beyond the imaginary taxon "kinds"? Creationists have yet to answer that question. Creationists also have never even adequately defined what a "kind" is.
By teaching the theory of evolution in schools, students gain a complete understanding of what ties together the entire framework of the biological sciences.
@halfadozen~ No. You're still a monkey.
@Truthful beauty~ My question wasn't intended to deal with the evidence, it was intended to demonstrate how silly and futile it is for Creationists to draw numbers. But if you want evidence, I can provide. What lines of evidence would you like me to use? Phylogenics? Ontogeny? Biogeography? Paleontology? Vestiges? Atavisms? Parahomology? Genetics? Anatomical/molecular convergence? Pseudogenes? Retroviruses? Transposons? DNA/protein functional redundancy?
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- halfadozen1984Lv 69 years agoFavorite Answer
WOW!! You're right! We all use to be big butted monkeys throwing our defecation at each other and there is no God. Thank you so much for convincing me He's not there. I gotta go now and get stoned, drunk and have unprotected sex with women and men.
Source(s): hd - Light and TruthLv 79 years ago
I realize that the current version of the theory of evolution is promoted by many as the only solution to describe the reasons for progress of living things from the big bang to today. However, the current theory does not model genetic engineering, practiced now for many years and providing many benefits. As far as I can tell, genetic engineering is certainly a great example of intelligent design. The engineer is intelligent and the process requires careful design.
One of the best known practical use of genetic engineering is the production of human insulin for diabetics. The bacteria e. coli has been modified to insert a human insulin gene into it so the bacteria then produces genuine human insulin, eliminating the need to have to use pig insulin.
The theory of evolution, if it is to explain the progress of life, ought to be broad enough in my opinion to cover this example of the generation of human insulin using genetic engineering. And, if a mere human genetic engineer can do such amazing feats of intelligent design, then how much more can we be sure that the Lord as Genetic Engineer can do with the marvelous DNA codes.
- G CLv 79 years ago
Because nothing in nature allows for the evolution theory, but for kind after kind, it is kind of silly to worry about a waste of time. To study any teachings on evolution is a waste of time.
