I know most theists do not accept evolution for varying reasons; the primary reason being that it would invalidate our special place in the universe as being created by god in its image. But is there an actual disagreement with any of evolution's principals?
Let's find out!
The following principals must be met for evolution to exist and to occur.
1.) The structure of DNA expresses the organism's phenotypic characteristics. (A wolf is a wolf because of its DNA)
2.) DNA can replicate and mutate. (Insertion, deletion, duplication & transposition)
3.) Some combinations of genetic material found in DNA can be beneficial or deleterious. (Extra chromosome - Mental retardation; Heterogeneous allels for sickle cell anemia - Immunity to malaria.)
4.) An organisms success influences is ability to reproduce and therefore pass on its DNA.
For those theists who do not accept evolution, which of the above do you disagree with any why?
2006-06-30
10:38:59
·
16 answers
·
asked by
Anonymous
in
Religion & Spirituality