origin of life (The atheist delusion)

by David Turell , Tuesday, March 04, 2008, 02:10 (6107 days ago) @ George Jelliss

The Telgraph article mentioning clay, does indeed show that research is ongoing and clay has been a favored subject since it allows molecules to stick together and try to replicate. Robert Shapiro (I previously mentioned his book, Origins) has been favorable toward that possible approach. But the Telegraph does support the point I'd like to make in later communication. Origin of Life research has only accomplished knowledge of what will not work. And I doubt the answer will be found. But first, let's agree on a definition of what is simple life. Mine: a single cell, fully independent in function, with integrated parts (organelles) that can absorb nutrients to allow the utilization of energy to maintain itself in a continuous form or shape, to excrete wastes, and to reproduce itself in the same form, shape and organization. This excludes viruses which must act as parasites in other independent organisms, utilizing operating parts of that host organism that the virus lacks. Please comment on whether this definition is acceptable.