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Creationists, or any theists who deny evolution, how do you explain transposons?

For example, three different specific SINE transpositions have been found in the same chromosomal locations of cetaceans (whales), hippos, and ruminants, all of which are closely related according to the standard phylogenetic tree. However, all other mammals, including camels and pigs, lack these three specific transpositions.

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  • 9 years ago
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    That, in addition to other pieces of evidence (such as the consistent pattern of genetic markers, like ERVs, and the reappearance of ancestral DNA through atavisms), provides a rather strong argument for the validity of evolutionary theory.

  • ?
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    9 years ago

    The evidence for evolution is and has been interpreted from a Philosophical and ideological Bias, The answers given by adherents to Evolution here in R&S is proof of the bias and agenda, Atheism has to have an alternate explanation—other than a Creator—for how the universe and life came into existence.

    Darwin once identified himself as a Christian but as a result of some tragedies that took place in his life, he later renounced the Christian faith and the existence of God. Evolution was invented by an atheist.

    What is sad is that Christians are falling into this Trap and trying to fit evolution into the Bible (Theistic Evolution) thinking they can make it fit.

    Lee Stroble in his video listed below “ The Case for the Creator” stated (5 min. 28 sec into the video) The Case for a Creator

    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=%E2%80%A6

    That “There is no way you can Harmonize Neo Darwinism with Christianity, I could never understand Christians who would say “ Well I believe in God yet I believe in Evolution as well” You see Darwin’s idea about the development of life led to his theory that modern science now generally defines as an undirected process completely devoid of any purpose or plan,”. Now how could God direct an undirected process? How could God have purpose in a plan behind a system that has no plan and no purpose? It just does not make sense.

    It didn’t make sense to me in 1966 and it doesn’t make sense to me now.

    The Apostle Paul wrote to His Son Timothy stating that “ in 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, [because] they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn [their] ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.”

    Those Christians who believe in evolution have no idea how that effects their theology.

    What is theistic evolution?

    http://www.gotquestions.org/theistic-evolution.htm...

    http://carm.org/secular-movements/evolution/theist...

    Eternity is a Long Time to be wrong about this

    What Hath Darwin Wrought?

    http://www.whathathdarwinwrought.com/

    Darwin's Deadly Legacy (1 of 7)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mxXICZ9mXo

    Darwin & Eugenics....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuTPHvedOOU&feature...

    Creation In The 21st Century - Planet Earth Is Special 1 of 3

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk8xtXRI6OE

    Creation in the 21st Century - The Evidence Disputes Darwin 1 of 3

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaveDbWrQuQ&feature...

    Some modern scientists who have accepted the biblical account of Creation

    http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/bios/

    More than 600 Scientist with PHD’s who have Signed A SCIENTIFIC DISSENT FROM DARWINISM

    http://www.discovery.org/scripts/viewDB/filesDB-do...

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    There is no standard phylogenetic tree anymore. Things like HGT and other epigenetic effects have all but destroyed the assumptions upon which that was built.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    These facts by themselves mean nothing

    you have to put on your magic evolution glasses and wish real hard, then the pretender will come and say

    "That means they are related evolutionarily"

  • 9 years ago

    their made up suggestions from bias people who insist evolution had to occur

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    How on EARTH do transposons "prove" EVOLUTION , Bernie ???? You`ll have to try harder than that ..........

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