Evolution's Brick Wall

[Paul of Eugene OR]

Silk doesn't burn simply because you've seen other things burn. That is NOT the theory of why silk burns.

Hey, give our guy here a break on that. Making hypotheses and confirming them is a scientific approach even if it has all been done before and in greater depth.

 

[Jimmy D]

Then you are saying because of virus evolution that the full scheme of what we know as evolution is a fact, or did you just make a claim that means nothing at all when it comes to you evolving from a monkey/ape whatever you claim? I think the latter. Sounds to me like you are actually pretending virus evolution is all that is involved in this thread, otherwise it was silly to even bring it up.

Eh? No, that’s not what I said at all.

Does “so”s law still apply when the post begins with “then”?

 

[USincognito]

Eh? No, that’s not what I said at all.

Does “so”s law still apply when the post begins with “then”?

Yes, the premise of the straw man as response is the same.

 

[inquiring mind]

Subject change I guess, but I’ve been pretty impressed lately by the DNA ancestry stuff. I can see where that’s a valuable tool in studying evolution (micro only from my viewpoint), especially adaptation and migration tracking. Seems like a lot of ‘pros’ to it; any ‘cons’ or ‘false assumptions’ in that regard... anybody?

 

[AV1611VET]

Subject change I guess, but I’ve been pretty impressed lately by the DNA ancestry stuff. I can see where that’s a valuable tool in studying evolution (micro only from my viewpoint), especially adaptation and migration tracking. Seems like a lot of ‘pros’ to it; any ‘cons’ or ‘false assumptions’ in that regard... anybody?

I think DNA widens the gap between links even wider.

It makes missing links stand out more.

 

[TheBear]

I think DNA widens the gap between links even wider.

It makes missing links stand out more.

Can you explain that in detail? Thanks.

 

[inquiring mind]

I think DNA widens the gap between links even wider.
It makes missing links stand out more.

Although I guess the OP was leaning in this direction, I hadn't really thought of it like that. Good point.

 

[pitabread]

I think DNA widens the gap between links even wider.

How so?

 

[Baby Alice]

Some scientists say (don’t ask me to quote anything, it’s there, look for yourself ) that our family tree is more like a huge bush, with so many branches that lead to dead ends (not enough transition fossils found to seal the deal -- a brick wall) that it may be impossible to ever fill the gap and find a verifiable route from ape to the modern man.

I have often times found myself thinking “man, there appears to be a lot of evidence there, presented by knowledgeable people”... but it never pans out.

How long will it take for academia's and evolutionists to admit that Creation is the likely option if no such route is found, 100 years, 200 years, 500 years, never?

Why deny science? Why not instead appreciate how amazingly complex god created science?

 

[inquiring mind]

Why deny science? Why not instead appreciate how amazingly complex god created science?

I've never denied science... only some of the assumptions and interpretations they make.

 

[pitabread]

Although I guess the OP was leaning in this direction, I hadn't really thought of it like that. Good point.

But is it actually true though?

 

[AV1611VET]

Can you explain that in detail? Thanks.

Gaps in the fossil record are one thing ... but gaps on the molecular level are another.

It's like seeing an atom to scale, with its electrons 20 miles away.

 

[pitabread]

Gaps in the fossil record are one thing ... but gaps on the molecular level are another.

What gaps on the molecular level?

(Btw, a quick Google search and I've already found a creationist article contradicting this.)

 

[AV1611VET]

How so?

If protons were the size of peas, how far away would their electrons be?

 

[pitabread]

If protons were the size of peas, how far away would their electrons be?

Answering a question with a question is not an answer.

Please answer the question as asked: How does DNA "widens the gap between links even wider"? Explain this with respect to DNA.

 

[AV1611VET]

Answering a question with a question is not an answer.

Please answer the question as asked: How does DNA "widens the gap between links even wider"? Explain this with respect to DNA.

I'll pass.

I can't believe you guys don't understand what I said.

 

[Aman777]

Ah, yes. I have them on ignore though so I tend to forget about them.

Such reasoning assures that one will continue to post false theories. Sticking your head in the sand and ignoring others is the mark of a despot like Trump. It falsely assumes that one knows EVERYthing.

 

[Aman777]

Subject change I guess, but I’ve been pretty impressed lately by the DNA ancestry stuff. I can see where that’s a valuable tool in studying evolution (micro only from my viewpoint), especially adaptation and migration tracking. Seems like a lot of ‘pros’ to it; any ‘cons’ or ‘false assumptions’ in that regard... anybody?

Humans (descendants of Adam) inherited the DNA of prehistoric people (sons of God) because Noah's grandsons had NO other Human (descendant of Adam) to marry. Like Cain, on Adam's Earth, they married and produced children with the prehistoric people who were created from Water, on the 5th Day. Genesis 1:21

 

[inquiring mind]

I'll pass.
I can't believe you guys don't understand what I said.

I don't blame you, I wish I had done that more. They just go right back to their same old game... bombarding you with more questions about the obvious that keep you in a defense mode and explaining all the time, while they explain nothing.

 

[Speedwell]

I don't blame you, I wish I had done that more. They just go right back to their same old game... bombarding you with more questions about the obvious that keep you in a defense mode and explaining all the time, while they explain nothing.

No, we're just bombarding you with questions about an obscure statement. It may seem obvious to you, but it sounds really strange to those of us who regard molecular genetics as even stronger confirming evidence for evolution than the fossil record.