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Despite the similarities in human and chimp genomes, the scientists identified some 40 million differences among the three billion DNA molecules, or nucleotides, in each genome.
Originally posted by soleprobe
Originally posted by NoHierarchy
Originally posted by soleprobe
Good job.... but the evolution theory is very similar to the climate change theory... it's roots are political... thus only logic that directs towards that political objective will be used.
Actually, you're a bit backwards. The ROOTS of both the theories of Evolution and Climate Change are SCIENTIFIC, they have been made INTO political/ideological arguments (when the actual scientific debates have essentially ended). Usually they're turned into political/ideological arguments by those with a mistrust and without a clear understanding of science. The religious take the cake on this, and most of the anti-science, pro-religion, pro-big-business propaganda is initiated and sustained by the right-wing. The right-wing and many religious people have turned what was a scientific debate, then discussion, into a new senseless debate including conflicts of interest via theology, economics, and closed-minded ideology.
All that sounds rather confusing to me... but I don't I have it backwards
[edit on 18-7-2010 by soleprobe]
Originally posted by OzWeatherman
Originally posted by edmc^2
One thing is becomming apparent already from 'evolutionist', they can't explain in logical and simple terms why a simple inanimate object requires a maker but a highly complex and advance 'organism' does not require one.
OZ - "big bang" - are you saying that the universe have a beginning? A caused? Why that's why I know and believe based on scientific facts.
Again pls correct me if I'm wrong.
Sigh
I give up...if you cant understand the theory of the big bang or what Im actually getting at (or what everyone else is trying to say)there's no point in even replying to this thread...so again I simpy bring back my first post
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Its true...you creationists really do the above
Originally posted by MrXYZ
Imagine this:
4.5bil years ago, a space ship with a purple race of space bugs landed on earth to stock up on water. While there, one of them called "Qrzwi-q45" had to take a leak and pissed into our oceans. Evolution took over, and BAM, we're here
The above theory would prove that we have a "creator"...although I wouldn't understand why you would pray to Qrzwi-q45. Funny enough, that theory is about just as likely as every single religion on this planet.
The self-importance of certain believers is beyond hilarious. "God spoke to me...", "It's God's will...", "God will answer our prayers..." and so on just show how important they think they are. We're ALL made of the same stuff, some base elements. We AREN'T special...and no, I'm not sorry to burst your bubble there.
PS: I talk to Qrzwi-q45 on a daily basis. He wants me to tell you that he's better than your god!
[edit on 17-7-2010 by MrXYZ]
Claim CI101:
Complexity indicates intelligent design.
Response:
This is a quintessential argument from incredulity. Complexity usually means something is hard to understand. But the fact that one cannot understand how something came to be does not indicate that one may conclude it was designed. On the contrary, lack of understanding indicates that we must not conclude design or anything else.
Irreducible complexity and complex specified information are special cases of the "complexity indicates design" claim; they are also arguments from incredulity.
In the sort of design that we know about, simplicity is a design goal. Complexity arises to some extent through carelessness or necessity, but engineers work to make things as simple as possible. This is very different from what we see in life.
Complexity arises from natural causes: for example, in weather patterns and cave formations.
Complexity is poorly defined.
This is a quintessential argument from incredulity. Complexity usually means something is hard to understand.
But the fact that one cannot understand how something came to be does not indicate that one may conclude it was designed.
But the fact that one cannot understand how something came to be does not indicate that one may conclude it was designed.
On the contrary, lack of understanding indicates that we must not conclude design or anything else.
Debunky
I can tell you the propability: 1
Propability only matters in things that have not yet happened.
If you win the lottery, do you give back the money, since the chance is too small?
Complexity arises to some extent through carelessness or necessity, but engineers work to make things as simple as possible.
Originally posted by randyvs
Well ED, I've been following your cool little thread here, that seems to have some emotions running a bit high. I flagged it right off, now I've
stared and may as well chime. I think you absolutly have shown with
this illustration. That while illogical reasoning does run deeper, the
closer we look at it. I don't believe you have shown it is actually bsaed on illogical reasoning. That's just IMO.
As I said I SnF the thread. I think it is quite significant and you are as close as any one can be to dispelling. Put a book together, I would say.
Randyvs
Here we have a perfect illustratration of blind ignorance undeniable.
Cushy
There was a man called god in a empty, black universe. Then he came and sniped with his finger. Light was there and planets. And then he made animals, girls and boys on only this planet in the whole universe. After a while he became a long white beard and wrote a book on wooden paper, this is because he invented trees, so he can write a bible. That he snapped again with his fingers and made us bad. THANKS DADDY!
[edit on 18-7-2010 by randyvs]
Originally posted by OnceReturnedMutations occasionally occur that result in a novel genetic trait, although inheritence is the dominant factor in an individual's genetics.
Originally posted by UmbraSumus
Originally posted by edmc^2
If it takes a team of engineers, scientist and programers to 'create' a robot what would it take to 'create' a human body?
What would it take ? ........time.
If you have Variation
........................ Selection
........................... and Heredity
................................... you MUST get Evolution
Would be nice if you can participate in the discussion intelligently instead of childish display of ones understanding of things.
Originally posted by edmc^2
reply to post by Wolfenz
Would be nice if you can participate in the discussion intelligently instead of childish display of ones understanding of things.
ty,
edmc2
ps
'dont mean to question your level of intellect.
Originally posted by Wolfenz
Originally posted by edmc^2
reply to post by Wolfenz
Would be nice if you can participate in the discussion intelligently instead of childish display of ones understanding of things.
ty,
edmc2
ps
'dont mean to question your level of intellect.
Childish ? ok what part are you referring too please point out
Originally posted by mf_luder
Very interesting write-up indeed, supported by what looks to be some halfway-decent research.
But I still severely doubt we all just popped into existence out of thin air.
Can't prove that one. Can you?
Cheers!