Evolution (Introduction)

by Balance_Maintained , U.S.A., Friday, October 08, 2010, 18:28 (4955 days ago) @ dhw

1)	All the forms we now know developed spontaneously from a single original self-assembled mechanism with the potential for constant adaptation (changing environments) and innovation (new organs). (The Dawkins brand of faith.)
> 2)	Different mechanisms spontaneously put themselves together at the same time or at different times (multiple forms of abiogenesis), with different potentials for adaptation and innovation.
> 3)	A universal intelligence created all forms of life separately (orthodox Creationism).
> 4)	A UI created certain general categories of life separately, with the potential for further development and variation (Creationism incorporating evolution).
> 5)	A UI created a single mechanism which allowed potentially for constant adaptation and innovation. 
> 6)	A UI keeps making things up as it goes along.-
Number 1 & 2 I have completely given up as a near certain mathematical impossibility. The jury is still out on 3-6. Unfortunately, 'E.T did it' brings us ultimately back to 3-6, so it is automatically discounted. My personal view however is a combination of 4 & 5. I only say it is a combination because I like the the 'single mechanism' statement which seems to strike a chord with my view on any potential UI.