Aspects of Evolution (Evolution)

by David Turell , Saturday, February 28, 2009, 13:41 (5745 days ago) @ dhw
edited by unknown, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 13:50

1) Life evolved from "a few forms" or one (Darwin).
> 2) Humans evolved long after many other species.
> 3) Random mutations create primitive*** new organs. 
> 4) Natural selection leads over time to simple organs becoming complex.
> 5) Natural selection leads over time to new species.
> 6) The fossil record so far confirms/does not confirm the theory. 
> 7) Whatever I've left out (e.g. I would appreciate guidance on the current status of Lamarckism).
> 
> *** ("If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down" (Darwin).) - 1) On Feb. 23rd I posted a DNA finding that suggested multiple starting point for life, a set of bushes rather than a tree - 2) True - 3) Very debatable. - 4) Not proven. Taken by Darwinists on faith - 5)See 4 - 6) No greater scientist than Stephan Jay Gould said it was the 'greatest kept secret of paleontology" that it did not confirm. - 7) Lamarkism is now referred to as epigenetic forces, influences, effects. No question organisms have the ability to push genetic change rapidly if challenged. Area of research started almost 20 years ago with Reznick's guppies. Google him and see the story. - The famous Darwin Quote is the key to much of the debate. But so is another issue. Did life come from outer space. Are there weird life forms that do not conform to our life patterns? Paul Davies raised the questions recently: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090214162626.htm