Genome complexity: challenges naturalism (Introduction)

by David Turell , Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 14:49 (3350 days ago) @ dhw


> dhw: Your author is using the same device in order to discredit evolution. I object to any false statements which, whether intentionally or not, add unwarranted strength to an argument. The theory of evolution does NOT purport to explain life's origins, so why say that it does? The theory of natural selection does NOT explain the whole of life, so why say that it does? Recent discoveries will NOT bring an end to the acceptance of Darwin's theory of evolution (though they may well bring an end to the acceptance of his ideas on how evolution works), so why say that they will?-I know what the author was doing. But that still does not diminish the point (which is what I emphasize) that first life had to be setup to evolve. Evolutionary theory was not exclusive to Darwin the time of his book. It predated him. His theory provided for chance and by your own admission that is not likely. If his theory is emasculated why continue to give him sole credit for recognizing evolution as a probable process? Wallace's point of view is just as strong in my view.