How do creationists explain the 97% similarity between human and chimp genetics?

Question

Constrast those test against others that show humans and mice sharing only 60% of the same genes. You can't have two things with a 97% similarity that aren't related...sorry.

Also, as you consider your answer to the question, remember that the study of genetics, which is directly related to evolution, has led to many life saving drugs that creationists use every day....which is direct and observable proof that genetics and evolution are real.

Answer 1

They usually explain it as some kind of miracle from God.

Answer 2

No, it's not about 99% identical. It is 98% identical. However, humans and mice share 90% DNA in common. But no scientist suggests that there's a missing link between mice and men! Have you ever stopped to work out why not? And why is not strange that the Creator of DNA originated a blueprint that only required the slightest tweaking here and there to differentiate various species of mammals? Why would God do completely new designs for each species when there was no need? It's the slight differences that make all the difference, and which show the ingenuity of the Creator. And no matter how scientists try, they will never be able to do any tweaking to ape / chimp DNA to produce a human from it. We are distinct species despite all the commonalities we share.

Answer 3

For all you creationists: do you believe in genetics, and passable traits? if not, you really are ignoring the facts. If so, then how can you not believe in evolution?

say that both your mom and your dad had blue eyes, because this is a recessive trait, their baby (i.e. you) would have a 100% chance of having blue eyes, unless there was a mutation. But, you guys dont believe in mutation, because thats part of the "theory" of evolution.

if there was a whole population of people, all carrying the recessive blue eyed gene (but not necessarily having blue eyes), and all of their babies had blue eyes, then from then on that population would only have blue eyes, because that would be the only gene in the gene pool. That is a change in gene-frequencies over time and that is evolution right there.

It is called microevolution, and it is evolution that is visible in a lifetime or less, look it up.
http://sps.k12.ar.us/massengale/images/micro_mech_3.gif

the whole definition of evolution is: a change in gene frequencies over time. And given enough time (a really long amount of time like millions of years), along with mutations, very drastic changes happen.

just take a 9th grade biology course and see if you can ignore the facts.

im sorry this answer is kind of inflammatory, but creationists piss me off.

Answer 4

Simple. Look at the similar physical features we have! The same Creator created ALL animals and humans. He uses the same genetic code to make the same parts. It's the 10-20 thousand genes in the other 3% that defines the differences b/w us. The fact that we're similar shows that there's ONE creator, not many. And the fact that there's a similar intelligence behind it, shows that it wasn't something that happened accidentally.

Answer 5

First of all, we do not come from apes, we share a common ancestor. So this means that gorillas are still around because they represent a differen branch of evolutionary descendant from that ancestor, and humans represent another....

Secondly, Humans and chimpanzees have 97% similarity in their genetic code. This has nothing to do with mice. Mice are used for drug studies because they often react to drugs the same way humans would (except for the dose) and most important they are cheaper to handle than chimpanzees.

Genetics is not a theory, it is a fact...

Answer 6

If you understand that we were 'put' into flesh bodies for this earth age, it makes sense that we are genetically similar to certain animals, such as the chimp.

All flesh creations are similar in a lot of ways. The similarities only reinforce the fact that we are all in this earth age together, with flesh bodies made of the same basic elements. The main difference is that we have souls, and we have a chance at eternal life in the next earth age in new bodies, whereas the chimps do not.

Answer 7

WHAT ABOUT THE 99% SIMILARITYS BETWEEN HUMAN AND PIG GENETICS?
Ro 1:19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them.
Ro 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Ro 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Ro 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
Ro 1:23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
Ro 1:24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
Ro 1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

Answer 8

Humans and Chimps do not have similar genetics at all.

Most of the Animals tested for Drugs are Mice

Answer 9

They can't. Never. The trouble lies in their usage of the Genesis or the Bible in general as though it were a scientific library. But where in the Bible does it implicitly/explicitly claims to be a treasure of scientific facts? Genesis only teaches that someone, God, made all things and not "how"--in a scientific sense-- he did it. Would Moses understand God if he explained Genetics and Evolution to him,anyway?

Answer 10

Same creator. The fact that all living organisms have genes means that all things are 100% related by default.
The fact that the basis for design is always a genetic one proves this.
"NEXT"(From the genetically derived 'Elaine' of Seinfeld).

Answer 11

LOL. I don't want to minimize it but...

Does it mean that if you compare the leaves of, say, a ficus tree with the leaves of the hibiscus shrub/plant --or another pair of plants with about 99% similarity in ALL features, color, jagged edges, etc.-- should we then accept that one of them evolved from the other tree or plant?? Come on now... Really??!!

I'd just as soon give a WHOLE LOT MORE CREDIT to the Designer for being IMAGINATIVE and CREATIVE... rather than limit the Great Creator's abilities to designing SOME EXACT NUMBER OF LIVING SPECIES ONLY!

And that the "the coup de grace" and "main event" of all Creation, THE "most intelligent" among ALL the SPECIES on Earth, is nothing but a mere MUTANT that evolved from the stupid primates. ...Know what I mean??

I dunno about you, maybe it's just me then... I beg to differ in my opinion.

Peace be with you!