A question for those who believe in Evolution?

Question

If evolution started with one woman and one man being evolved, what are the chances of those two being evolved in the same place. Why didn't Eve get evolved in New Zealand, and why didn't Adam get evolved in Tennesse? Of course we know the lands wasn't named but was still there. And if they was evolved how did they get to each other? Sounds like to me someone(God) put them in the same place. If this earth is millions of years old, why isn't things still evolving? Best answer will get 10 points. I want those who believe in Evolution to please answer.

Answer 1

I don't believe in evolution, but I wanted to put in my two cents. Unfortunately, it would take more time than I have and a lot of space to write. So, I provide you with a link a an excellent book that is available to read free on the net (although you could buy it in a book store too) that is written by a scientist that used to be an evolutionist until the evidence convinced him that evolution is a bunch of bull.

Answer 2

Okay, first of all, a species is often considered a species if that group is unique and unable to breed with another group, then they are considered distinct species*. (Humans can't mate with chimpanzees, thankfully) Due to natural gene mutations or evolutionary pressures (predation, environmental changes, or sexual selection) changes occur within the species. This causes certain members of the species to change from other members of that species, within that group, or in a different location. As that group changes (evolves) it's genetic DNA becomes distinct from all other members of that species, and hence a new species is formed (speciation). This process of species differentiation generally takes a very long time to occur, over many generations.

SO, 'Adam' and 'Eve' wouldn't just suddenly 'appear' from nowhere, or in two different locations (Tennessee and New Zealand). It's extremely unlikely that a 'human' would evolve in two separate locations independently due to the factors I've listed above. 'Adam' would have a father, and a mother. 'Eve', too. And they would be in a location where they could meet to breed, or obviously they wouldn't have had any children. They would have children and those children would evolve away from 'Adam' and 'Eve's relatives until they no longer could inter-breed or even resemble each other.

And, yes the earth is millions of years old, and who said things aren't still evolving? Every species is continually evolving (changing), or dying out. This is an easily observed scientific fact, called micro-evolution. Look into it.

*For simplicity here I'm disregarding weird unnatural mixes such as lion/tiger or horse/donkey which usually don't naturally occur in nature. These offspring generally are sterile, and therefore do not count as a new species.

Answer 3

Your misconception first stems from the opening question. Evolution did not start with one woman and one man. The concept of evolution is complicated and there isn't room here to explain it all so you will have to do some reading elsewhere to get a better understanding.

To answer your other question, things are still evolving but the time scales involved are so long that we don't see it happening in our day to day lives.

Some people who want to try and discredit evolution and ignore the overwhelming evidence simply don't understand it or use what is known as "pseudo-science" to back up their claims. An in-depth examination of their statements shows that they have no real proof that evolution is wrong. If they really wanted to prove it wrong, they need to prove something else is right.

As an example of misunderstanding, I see someone asked, "why are there still apes if we evolved from them?" The answer is, we didn't evolve from apes. We evolved from an ape-like animal that branched off from that line and continued to develop. It's why we have such a wide variety of life on the planet - different species branch off from a common root. There actually could have been two kinds of human beings alive today if the Neanderthal line had survived. But they were not able to adapt as well as our ancestors and eventually died out.

Answer 4

Who says adam and eve were real? And why start with only 2 people? You have obviously been confused.

The concept of evolution is not that a human was suddenly born to an ape, but that over millions of years apes became more and more human-like until they evolved to become what we are. There would be hundreds of these humanoids born at the same time, and they would breed and create slightly more human looking humanoids.

The concept of adam and eve is flawed anyways, their children and grandchildren would mutate after a while from all the inbreeding. Your question was so simple to answer and shows a real lack of intelligence. If you have any questions please email me.

Answer 5

Well for one, when things evolve they would evolve in groups, because one area of the world has different conditions and senarios for evolution to take place, so things that evolve in different areas of the world will be different(such as skin color, features, etc...) and earth is very old and things to this day are still evolving, just because you cant see it doesnt mean it isn't happening. we as humans are getting faster, jumping higher, and ever so slightly our "insides" addapt to things over our lifetimes that will be passed down to our next generation and they will evolve and addapt and then thier offspring will...and so on, get the point? Evolution makes a lot more sence than some imaginary guy who noone has ever seen or touched or heard from. EVER!

Answer 6

The fundamental problem with your suggestion is that no one creature of ANY species can evolve on it's own without others of it's own kind being present. All species need not only members of their own, but outside influences necessitate change. Again it's not possible for a species to just begin with one example, or several examples spread out randomly, it's a communal process.

By the way, as I have read the responses to your question, I see a need to explain very simply that Humans have not evolved from apes. We share a common ancestry, and have evolved separately. That in and of itself is what throws off a lot of people.

Answer 7

1) Things are still evolving, how do you think bacteria is becomming resistant to anti-biotics? People are evolving too, better immune systems is one example. Evolution takes a long time, don't expect to see speciation of creatures with longer reproduction rates to occur in your life time or in the near future. 2) They would have been in the same place..that's kinda how evolution works. This chart will give you an idea of where each part of the chain lived http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_evolution#Comparative_table_of_Homo_species

Answer 8

Hmm .. yes,your question is in a cluttered dialect ...If you really want an "evolutionist" to answer ... you shouldn't have "Adam" and "Eve" involved in this question at all ...

Secondly ...your "regional" concerns extend to things way outside the province of evolution ...like geology and plate techtonics ... Are you familar with the "Pangaeia" concept? ... That all the continents were united as a single giant continent 100's of million of years ago? ..

Okay, but moving back to evolution -don't you realize that evolutionists (or more specifically anthropologists and paleontologists) are speaking of entire species of primates evoluting towards humanity over 100's of millions of years? ...Not an exclusive single individual of each gender magically appearing out of the clay- that is "Creationism" ...

So given the "Pangaea" single supercontinent ... and the varietal large populations of primates evolving ... I think within those contexts your questions are succinctly answered ...

My belief in evolution does not have to exclude your belief in a "metaphysical" hand of providence making sure the process goes well ...I would however call that belief an "intangible" and not try and incorporate it into any kind of science as the "Creationists" often attempt to do ...

Answer 9

The earliest human bones go back to Africa and are about a million years old. We evolved from a common ancestor to us and the apes. We are primates just like the apes, and our DNA is almost identical to theirs. Evolution has been going on since life began on Earth about 3 billion years ago, and it is going on today, and will continue as long as life continues.

Answer 10

evolution happens around you everyday,look at technology,how advanced it is now,look at medicine and what they can cure,the average human lives untill 78 years old now,10 years ago it was only 70, we evolve constantly,and when adam and eve met it wasnt evolution it was creation,they discover new animals and insects everyday that is evolution,1000 years ago the average man stood about 5 foot 3 inches tall,look at all of us now most men are above 6 feet tall,any other questions,give me a shout,also read "a brief history in time" by stephen hawkings,it explains it all