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originally posted by: cooperton
originally posted by: Kurokage
Again, this falls into the same ridiculous notion of if we evolved from apes why are there still apes...
No it doesn't, because if evolution were true there is an explanation for why there are still apes despite them having evolved into humans. On the contrary, there is no empirical example that a population of organisms can evolve into something new. It's that simple. If I am wrong, show an example that proves it. Otherwise just give it a rest... It is based on faith.
originally posted by: cooperton
originally posted by: Kurokage
That statement clearly show your misunderstanding of even basic biology.
No no no don't get me wrong, I know there is no example of evolution actually happening, I am asking the question rhetorically.
Evolutionary theory insists that biological organisms can gradually evolve into another organism. Venkuish is saying it is fact, so there must be an observable example that reinforces this alleged "fact". I know there isn't, but I want him to admit it too
Evolution is both a fact and a theory.Evolution is widely observable in laboratory and natural populations as they change over time. The fact that we need annual flu vaccines is one example of observable evolution
originally posted by: Kurokage
Both evolved from a common ancestor, it's that simple
originally posted by: Venkuish1
Evolution is one of the most successful scientific theories and it's a fact.
originally posted by: cooperton
originally posted by: Kurokage
Again, this falls into the same ridiculous notion of if we evolved from apes why are there still apes...
No it doesn't, because if evolution were true there is an explanation for why there are still apes despite them having evolved into humans. On the contrary, there is no empirical example that a population of organisms can evolve into something new. It's that simple. If I am wrong, show an example that proves it. Otherwise just give it a rest... It is based on faith.
originally posted by: Venkuish1
Here we go again!
Why monkeys have not become humans yet?!
Actually, paleontologists know of many detailed examples of fossils intermediate in form between various taxonomic groups. One of the most famous fossils of all time is Archaeopteryx, which combines feathers and skeletal structures peculiar to birds with features of dinosaurs. A flock's worth of other feathered fossil species, some more avian and some less, has also been found. A sequence of fossils spans the evolution of modern horses from the tiny Eohippus. An amazing fossil creature from 375 million years ago named Tiktaalik embodies the predicted and long-sought transition of certain fishes to life on land. Whales had four-legged ancestors that walked on land, and creatures known as Ambulocetus and Rodhocetus helped to make that transition. Fossil seashells trace the evolution of various mollusks through millions of years. Perhaps 20 or more hominins (not all of them our ancestors) fill the gap between Lucy the australopithecine and modern humans.
You are so dense that you can't even realize when I agree with you guys lololol
originally posted by: Kurokage
a reply to: cooperton
The Archaeopteryx show a combination of features from different species as does Eohippus as it evolved in the Horse we know today and the others metioned above!
Also, If you think it is a fact that viruses evolve, then show me an influenza virus becoming a polio virus, or any other virus besides influenza for that matter, over subsequent mutations
originally posted by: cooperton
originally posted by: Kurokage
a reply to: cooperton
The Archaeopteryx show a combination of features from different species as does Eohippus as it evolved in the Horse we know today and the others metioned above!
Where's the empirical evidence for that? I'm sick of just hearing mythos, show me the facts
originally posted by: cooperton
originally posted by: TzarChasm
Children were dying of cancer before Twinkie factories were built. Children who die within hours of being born, or in the womb. Some die months later due to mysterious causes. It's happened so many times they have a diagnosis, SIDS.
You know who else blames victims? Narcissists.
There's other aberrations besides external ones. "sin" is the accounting of deviant behavior, deviant behavior strays from archetype and increases the possibility of disease. We were warned of this. Now you want to complain that the warning is true?
originally posted by: neoholographicpart2
So, for me and others who support Intelligent Design, there's no gaps. You have gaps because you reject sufficient reason that gives you the only known cause for encoded information which is an Intelligent Designer.
originally posted by: Terpene
a reply to: neoholographicpart2
Repeating a lie enough doesn't make it true though, there is no prove for your claims either.
at least some admit to not knowing and those that think they have it all figured are usually the biggest fools...
Apparently that's the root problem for both side of this discussion.
You nicely highlighted that issue
originally posted by: cooperton
originally posted by: neoholographicpart2
So, for me and others who support Intelligent Design, there's no gaps. You have gaps because you reject sufficient reason that gives you the only known cause for encoded information which is an Intelligent Designer.
Well said, and in light of the fact that amino acid polymerization is not thermodynamically favored, there's not even a mechanism for how natural processes could create amino acid polymers, let alone the probability of creating the right sequence.
probability of creating a beneficial functional group on a protein
Organic intelligence coming to existence by random chance is as likely as Artificial intelligence coming to existence by random chance. It cannot happen, especially in light of very fundamental thermodynamic laws that would not even allow it to start trying.