Five Rational Reasons Why Darwin's Evolution is Doubtful

Using Reason Alone One Can Make a Case Against Darwin's Evolution

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Ever since Darwin wrote his "On the Origin of Species" in 1859, people have been in debate about whether his evolutionary theories hold substance. Die-hard creationists point to the Bible for answers, but here are five other logical and rational reasons why people may not accept evolution as fact.

First, survival of the fittest or adaptation does not make sense when one looks at how modern science has utilized breeding programs. Take for example the hundreds of adaptations and breeds of dog. If history is any indicator, the dog evolved from the wolf. So early dogs had long tails, thick fur, long snouts and pointed ears. My Shih Tzu, who is somewhat of a newcomer to the dog genre (a few hundred years) and only brought to the United States within the last 100 years, has a tail which is oddly trained to curl over the back, droopy ears, a very short nose which is flat to the face, and a two-fold coat of hair which does not shed or is curly. He does not bark often and is pretty lame as far as smell and sight go. There is a reason for this, the early Chinese monks who original bred them did so with the intent to make them lap dogs to be held inside the sleeves of their garments. Thus, the no barking/no hair sheding features were encouraged and the skills of smell, sight, dexterity and running ability, were not. This tells me that evolution can be by design, rather than by nature, or created for specific purpose and not simply survival.

Second, scientists today are doing plant and animal DNA recombination in order to enhance food production. This is nothing new, after all God took Adam's rib to create Eve if you accept the Garden of Eden and Genesis story. The point here is that chromosomes can be altered. Science is moving forward to actually identify faulty genes and fix them, either chemically or biologically. Changing the composition of chemicals within the body and brain are the hallmark of pharmaceutical companies and why they can make so much money. As anyone who has ever taken a drug for bone density or cancer, the very essence of science and human intervention make it possible to correct the evolutionary path and even lengthen one's life. So much for survival of the fittest. Perhaps those who can best afford such scientific wonders, not to mention cosmetic surgery and gastro-bypass of the stomach, may really have the edge evolutionary-wise.

Third, our environments most certainly have an influence. After watching the documentaries about green house gasses and Polar caps and car emissions, you would think our species would learn to adapt. Unfortunately, the species simply becomes extinct, never to return again, and that is why so many are growing plants and creating zoological gardens to continue to create whatever species is heading for disaster. There is a reason for Environmental Protection of Species, unfortunately one cannot always monitor or alter the environment. Humans can only do so much to care for endangered species. Also, scientists are discovering new species every day, particularly in the deep ocean, which we never knew existed before. How old or new are they really and where did they come from? If the dinosaur did not make it due to the ice age, why are we now suddenly finding these behemoths?

Fourth, for those who follow Darwin, many do not realize that the infamous Scopes "monkey" trial incorrectly featured in the movie "Inherit the Wind" was lost by the school teacher who taught evolution. It was a pyrrhic victory on behalf of the Creationists, however, since the school teacher ended up paying a miniscule fine to the courts around $100. Die -hard Biblical believers will continue to accept their religious faith regardless of what kind of science is brought to the forefront and perhaps with good reason, many scientific proposals within the Bible have been able to hold truth down through centuries, for example evaporation. Based on sheer numbers and odds, I would say that millions of believers may have something on their side. We have come to a place theologically, where even scientists cannot dismiss the importance of religious belief altogether and have therefore propounded alternative theories as to why we see so much complexity and intelligence in the design of the species which appears to be specific, intentional and even artfully creative.

Fifth, how do we deal with the issue of viruses and bacteria. Even Creationists have to admit that if God is Creator, God created them too. Evolutionists, I believe, may not be able to show good reason for horrible diseases, malformations, the common flu, bacterial meningitis, cancer, and mental illness which simply will not go away. Interestingly, despite vaccinations for childhood diseases such as polio and cholera, they continue to flourish in third-world countries. Hardened pharmaceutical companies blame this on a lack of funds, or even go so far as to blame the patients for not taking their meds, but one has to realize that even if the third-world people owned watches to time the medications, or refrigerators to keep them in, or hot water to sterilize the tools, etc. once they step back into the environment of toxic soil, water and air, not to mention intrusion by their fellows, the chances look slim to none that they will be able to overcome. We must continue to keep trying, however.

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