Evolutionists...why? do you know?...?

Question

Charles Darwin himself once asked this question,
"Why, if species have descended from other species
by fine gradations, do we not everywhere see innumerable
transitional forms? Why is not all nature in confusion, instead of
the species being, as we see them, well defined?…
But, as by this theory innumerable transitional forms must have
existed, why do we not find them embedded in countless numbers in
the crust of the earth?… But in the intermediate region, having
intermediate conditions of life, why do we not now find closely-
linking intermediate varieties?"

Answer 1

We do not find countless transitional fossils for the same reason we do not find countless non-transitional fossils. Fossilization is a VERY rare occurrence. We are actually very fortunate to have the number of transitional fossils we do have.

One reason you do not see intermediary species everywhere is because the vast majority of species don't evolve. They go extinct. Evolution is fueled by environmental pressures. When the environment changes drastically in a short period of time, it's far more likely for species to go extinct than for a lucky member to be born with some favorable mutation that allows it to mate and disperse it's dominant genetic traits into the gene pool.

At the same time, when the environment changes slowly, over millions and millions of years, the evolutionary changes can be so subtle that it can be difficult, if not impossible, to determine where one species ends, and another begins. These ARE the "innumerable transitional forms" to which you refer. Even today there are thousands of different insect species that, to the untrained eye, appear to be the same, but are not.

I recommend a good way for you to sort out the facts from the misinformation would be by reading Evolution and the Myth of Creationism by Tim M. Berra. It's an easy to follow, introductory guide to the basic facts of evolutionary theory.

Answer 2

There are enough links between various different types of animals (DNA for instance) that shows we are all related.

Also remember that fossils are RARE EXAMPLES OF EACH OF THE GROUPS OF ANIMALS THEY REPRESENT. The required environment at the time of death and the state of where the animal laid is very particular. Ever notice that lots of the stuff that washes up on the beach looks just like bone? Cause some of it IS. The oceans were not always in the same place, we know less about the bottom of the ocean than we do about the furthest reaches of our solar system.

The Theory of Evolution is a theory still because it will take a long time to prove. But remember in the time since Darwin it still has NOT been disproved. That is unless you count Christian Scientists saying "nuah...ur wrong cause god said so".

The onus is on those who disagree to prove there is no links between animals. Look at the skeletal structures of birds and compare that with dinosaurs. The evidence is there. Christian Scientists simply discount what is proven.

They say that Science is wrong, that our methods of discovery and proof are wrong. Well let me tell you, if that were the case how does your computer work? Your computer is a direct product of the work of many scientists who all had one thing in common. They all followed the SCIENTIFIC METHOD.

The success of scientific method alone stands against you. If Darwin was wrong trust me, any scientist who could prove he was wrong would happily stand up and say so. All scientists want their names in the history books and what bigger honour would there be than disproving one of the most controvertial discoveries since it was finally proven that the earth was round.

Oh thats right, the earth IS round, do you refute that as well? Christians persecuted those that said this was the case. Well hundreds of years later we have managed to leave our planet and prove photographically that the earth IS round. Consider this while you read your Christian Science books. Remember the Inquisition.

Listen to us, we know what we are talking about. Just because we continually prove that the Bible is NOT a factual account rather a story to help us through life does not discount its importance. When you die St Peter will let you into your Heaven even if you accept that man evolved from lower forms of life. In fact ever think perhaps it is a requirement that we have the CONVICTION to stand for what is right? I seem to remember Jesus saying something like that.

Answer 3

Again only details, and the concept has come a long way since Darwin. Science argues about the details all the time, go read some papers. No one claims to have all the answers. But evolution happened.

You have to explain the basic fossil record that goes from simpler to more complex over a long period of time with any competing theory. That basic unrefuted fact is pretty much the definition of evolution.

Just saying some magic, invisible guy in the sky did the whole thing doesn't cut it. It isn't even rational.

Answer 4

There is God, and the name is ALLAH. Look at the human creation. Our bodies are so difficult, i mean look, we have the respitory system, the digestive system, the every system, and everything for the normal humans work perfectly..If we were created by anything other than God, then there would definately be errors in the creation itself. Look at the mountains, the sun, the stars, oxygen, it all makes sense. ALLAH exists in so many ways, and everything of doubts is trying to get you off the straight path. If you go to a museum and look at the painting, your like hey its a nice painting.... but of course someone had to paint it, (there was an artist) it just didnt happen like that oiut of no where. No back up my answer. Go to a fast food resturant, dont order food. If an explosion happens t the building, do you think that a burger , fries, a drink in a cup, will pop onto your table for you to eat while everything else went away ? I dont think so........ Things just dont happen. There is a God and his name is ALLAH. Thanks so much.

Answer 5

who cares what darwin once asked himself! that is not going to make me belive that the earth is only several thousand years old and was created in 7 days. I have had it with christians attacking darwin's theroys when all they have is an old manuscript with the most outrageous claims, get with reality people!!!

Answer 6

If you would have read the entire collection of his works, of even just The Origin of Species, you would be aware that throughout his books, he asks questions before he supposes answers for them. He thinks out loud, answering for himself rhetorical questions, then answering them.

I accept evolution partly because it does make sense to me, and also because the overwhelming majority of scientists do. I'm not a biologist, I'm a computer scientist. As such, I don't lecture biologists on evolution or study it in too great of detail.

I know it well enough that it makes sense. And, the people who know it even better, also accept it. That's good enough for me.

Answer 7

Well, back then, people asked a lot of rhetorical questions, mate. I wouldn't use it for "proving evolution wrong", seeing as 1)It's already been proven right and 2)creation isn't exactly the sharpest tool in the shed, if you know what I mean. ;)

EDIT: Yo, Brad! Scientists can explain it, you creationists just don't listen.

Answer 8

You need to read a bit farther. People often quote Darwin as he would set up a tough question and then knock it down.

Answer 9

1). continue the quote, darwin had a style to list the problems befor etackling them, most people ignore the solutions in the text.

oh and we do btw. every fossil we see is a transitional.

Answer 10

Perhaps giving us the exact location of this quote would allow someone to investigate the meaning in context.