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The Origin of the Species
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So into which catagory, by definition, does Evolution fall? Was there even a single human present at the begining of time to observe what took place, or is Evolution just as much, if not more so, a belief as Creation? Since Science is defined as '... the observation of things seen...', and Belief is defined as '... the acceptance of something with or without absolute certainty...', and since no one was around at the time, Evolution can only be placed in the catagory of belief.
Points in fact:
2) The doctrine supplied by God has never changed and never will. The Evolutionary dogma, however, changes almost constantly. (Just during my 40+ years on this planet billions of years have been added to their 'time table' in an attempt to accommodate their belief!)
3) Belief, or faith, is generally used in reference to 'religion', and rightfully so. Creationism is at the very heart of both the Jewish and Christian, religions. Evolution, on the other hand, is jsut as fundementally a part of all Eastern, New Age and Secular Humanist religions.
I have studied both sides of this issue and I strongly suggest you to do likewise.
In his book The Origin of the Species, I, personally, found Darwin's frequent use of 'imaginary illustrations' and his use of his own theory to be the only source of facts to support this same theory, a bit disturbing. (Simplified, this would be like to me trying to convince you that the world is flat supplying nothing more than my own belief in it's flatness for proof!) Darwin also makes frequent references to the 'laws of nature' which, contrary to his theory, strongly suggests, does it not, the exsistance of a higher power at work, thus demonstrating a high level of inconsistancy within his own teachings. I urge you to pay particular attention to chapter VI, 'Difficulties of the Theory' and chapter X, ' On the Imperfection of the Geological Record', especially the sub-sections entitled: On the Lapse of Time, On the Poorness of Palaeontological Collections, On the Sudden Appearances of Allied Spieces, On the Sudden Appearances of Allied Species in the Lowest Known Fossiliferous Strata and On the Absence of Numerous Intermediate Varieties in any Single Formation, (Note: this title is very misleading in that it implies that at least some intermediaries have been discovered. The truth of the matter is that every so-called intermediary discovered, to date, has, following extensive reasearch, been withdrawn from this category by fellow scientists. This has done nothing, however, to discourage evolutionists in their belief. On the contrary, they simply altered their doctrine to include 'periods of spontaneous life erruption' to explain their total lack of physical evidence.)
Further illistrations of Darwin's beliefs can be found in his book, The Decent or Origin of Man. Here are a few exerpts I found of particular interest:
In Chapter V Darwin refers to "... the grand idea of God hating sin and loving righteousness..." as "... a remnant of former false religious beliefs..." (A rather anti-God statement, wouldn't you agree?) In Chapter VI Darwin admits his 'facts' lack evidence: "...yet the facts given in the earlier chapters appear to declare, in the plainest manner, that man is descended from some lower form, notwithstanding that connecting-links have not hitherto been discovered." Darwin on race: "He has given rise to many races, some of which differ so much from each other, that they have often been ranked by naturalists as distinct species." "The break between man and his nearest allies will then be wider, for it will intervene between man in a more civilised state, as we may hope, even than the Caucasian, and some ape as low as a baboon, instead of as now between the negro or Australian and the gorilla." Darwin on missing links: "The great break in the organic chain between man and his nearest allies, which cannot be bridged over by any extinct or living species, has often been advanced as a grave objection to the belief that man is descended from some lower form; but this objection will not appear of much weight to those who, from general reasons, believe in the general principle of evolution." "With respect to the absence of fossil remains, serving to connect man with his ape-like progenitors, no one will lay much stress on this fact who reads Sir C. Lyell's discussion,* where he shews that in all the vertebrate classes the discovery of fossil remains has been a very slow and fortuitous process. Nor should it be forgotten that those regions which are the most likely to afford remains connecting man with some extinct ape-like creature, have not as yet been searched by geologists." (So facts mean little to an evolutionist?) "... the birds referred to being the ostrich-tribe (itself a widely- diffused remnant of a larger group) and the Archeopteryx, that strange secondary bird, with a long lizard-like tail." (Archeopteryx has since been re-classified by scientists as a 'true' bird.) In Chapter XXI Darwin admits to 'probable error': "A BRIEF summary will be sufficient to recall to the reader's mind the more salient points in this work. Many of the views which have been advanced are highly speculative, and some no doubt will prove erroneous; but I have in every case given the reasons which have led me to one view rather than to another. It seemed worth while to try how far the principle of evolution would throw light on some of the more complex problems in the natural history of man. False facts are highly injurious to the progress of science, for they often endure long; but false views, if supported by some evidence, do little harm, for every one takes a salutary pleasure in proving their falseness: and when this is done, one path towards error is closed and the road to truth is often at the same time opened." Darwin's views on 'imperfect'or 'poor' humans being allowed to 'breed': "Both sexes ought to refrain from marriage if they are in any marked degree inferior in body or mind; but such hopes are Utopian and will never be even partially realised until the laws of inheritance are thoroughly known. Everyone does good service, who aids towards this end. When the principles of breeding and inheritance are better understood, we shall not hear ignorant members of our legislature rejecting with scorn a plan for ascertaining whether or not consanguineous marriages are injurious to man. The advancement of the welfare of mankind is a most intricate problem: all ought to refrain from marriage who cannot avoid abject poverty for their children; for poverty is not only a great evil, but tends to its own increase by leading to recklessness in marriage."
God's account, found in the book of Genisis, is not nearly as long and should be easy enough to read and comprehend without any further clarification.
Admittedly I am prejudice in my belief, but no more so than a devout evolutionist is in their's. I have no illusions of convincing a person who has their belief firmly planted on the evolutionaly path to change their minds... they know who they believe and I know in Whom I believe! My desire is to supply information so that people who don't know what to believe can make an educated decision.
Unlike the public school system, however, which, in general, only permits the teaching of one of these beliefs... and despite my own strong convictions in this area... it is my contention that each person should be allowed to study both sides of this issue and become fully persuaded in their own minds as to which belief is the more plausible of the two. This, of course, is in direct opposition to the current public school policy which allows the teaching of one belief, Evolution, on the erroneous claim that it is scientifically factual while subsequently banning the teachings of another belief, Creation, on the equally erroneous claim that it is only based upon religious doctrine. The fact of the matter is, that scientist have found more evidence to support Creation than Evolution! (Since I have plans on doing a page on this subject I won't go into it here.)
To further assist you I have included links to both doctrines so you can make an informed and intelligent decision on your own.
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The Origin of the Species
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