Why did God give us an appendix?

Question

And at some point in our evolution, will we eventually as a population start being born without one?

Answer 1

im sure its because he hates us and wants some of us to suffer by having our organs explode...

Answer 2

That is a very good question. In fact it is so good that it puzzled doctors for many years. If you read last month's question and answer, you will remember that many years ago organs such as the tonsils and the appendix were thought to be useless “leftovers” of evolution. These parts were called vestigial (ve-STIJ-ee-al) organs. The word “vestigial” means a trace or a mark left by something, much like a footprint. It was thought that these “useless” organs were marks or “footprints” of evolution.

However, as doctors learned more about these organs, especially the appendix, they discovered that they are not useless after all. The appendix is a small pouch that extends off the large intestine. It also is called the vermiform (worm-shaped) appendix because it looks like a three-inch earthworm. In recent years, doctors have observed that the appendix is a tough soldier against infection, especially in people who have been exposed to some types of radiation. Inside the appendix is lymphoid (LIM-foid) tissue which helps produce white blood cells that fight disease. Also, early in a child's life the appendix is relatively larger than it is in adults. It is during these early stages of life that the appendix appears to play an even bigger role in guarding the body from infection.

The more we learn about the human body, the more we realize that it does not have “useless” parts. In fact, the Bible teaches that humans are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). The old familiar child's saying is true: “God doesn't make junk!”

Answer 3

God created the very small appendix as a screen for toxins in our bodies...just as tonsils and adenoids and such. He will continue making them until the end of the world, as we are not products of evolution, but of a creator.

If you're wanting to get into vestigal organs, evolutionists believe that the tail bone is vestigal. If you'd like to prove that it is, by all means have it removed and tell us what happens. ;) (hint..you'll be wearing a colostomy bag.)

Answer 4

The Appendix is not fully understood.. It has been shown that it is not the vestigial organ it was thought to be. People who have it removed have more common colds than others -- just for one thing.

Check with an M.D. for more info.

Never will it disappear with time.

Answer 5

Just so doctors can become richer! I mean really I got my appendix out when i was 16 and I still have not missed it many years later!! the same with tonsils! why give us these parts if we really don't need them!! I really think god and the doctors are working together !!

Answer 6

Who knows? They are virtually useless. It is like a sting hanging off an organ. I have mine removed about 10 years ago. I am still here and now I am answering questions. Your spleen is a different story. Sutdies are now showing that People who have their spleen removed are more likely to get diabetes.

Answer 7

Darwinian Evolution is a myth. Go to www.reasons.org

Answer 8

For a Christian to eat up a atheist with Scripture. Which in fact, is rather easy :)

Other than that. a spare part I guess. we all need spares.

Answer 9

I don't know if this is true, but I have heard that it once was a vital organ used to help us process raw meat. (long before man discovered fire)

Answer 10

for the same reason he gave us free will. the will to choose to ask him for help instead of complainting try leaning on him more. remember lean not on your own understanding but in all your ways exknowledge him.

Answer 11

So it could become infected and we could be in a lot of pain and have to have surgery. Maybe.