How much faith does it take to believe in the evolution of a single cell?

Question

The simplest conceivable form of single-celled life should have at least 600 different protein molecules. The mathematical probability that only one typical protein could form by chance arrangements of amino acid sequences is essentially zeroa—far less than 1 in 10 to 450 power.
Suppose we packed the entire visible universe with a “simple” form of life, such as bacteria. Next, we broke all their chemical bonds, mixed all atoms, then let them form new links. If this were repeated a billion times a second for 20 billion years under the most favorable temperature and pressure conditions throughout the visible universe, would even one bacterium of any type reemerge? The chancesb are much less than one in 1099,999,999,873. Your chances of randomly drawing one preselected atom out of a universe packed with atoms are about one chance in 10 to the power of 112—much better.

Answer 1

None. It takes evidence that you don't seem to understand. Go take some science classes.

Answer 2

It happened, so science can explain it.

It takes a lot more faith to believe in an invisible humanoid male who cultured a planet of bacteria so he could regulate our sex drives 4 billion years later.

It is impossible to know what the chances are that the universe forms life. But it happened on planet earth, and there likely terrestrial planets orbiting earth-like suns so it is probably not unlikely. Exploration in later ages of science will provide the answer.

Side note for astronomers: 200+ exoplanets found, 400 billion stars in the Milky Way Galaxy, and 100 billion galaxies in the universe.

The universe is a really big place. Too big for our delusions. Early experiments simulating earth-like conditions have already yielded the cosmic soup necessary for life.

Answer 3

There are much simpler forms of life then single celled organisms. There are non-living, self-replicating molecules that can and have formed spontaneously in laboratory experiments. These try to replicate the environment of the early earth. These evolved into single celled organisms.

The math you have should be taken with a grain of salt, considering whoever did it,did not posses the basics on abiogenesis. So how can them be able to then make statistical predictions on the subject?

Answer 4

You present an excellent argument. You presented the data and proved the results. But I remain atheist, and choose to believe in evolution rather than creationism, even though I respect your beliefs.

Keep in mind, low chances do not mean impossiblity.

Answer 5

The figures you have quoted are pure garbage.

In the late 50's and 60's scientists created amino acids (the building blocks of protein) and nucleotides (a building block of DNA) in relatively simple experiments involving the simulation of a reducing atmosphere.

You clearly have no understanding of biology, so please do some research before posting foolish questions like this.

Answer 6

I don't believe anyone can measure faith. Either you have it or you don't. Either way, everyone will have to face that someday. Nobody is exempt.
Megan

Answer 7

Sounds like u kno the answer to ur own question.

Answer 8

sweet we one the lottery. Really you also have to factor in the every single planet in the universe playing this lottery.

Answer 9

Chance. Funny thing, ain't it? Luckily we are the ones to be that fraction in this INFINITE universe.

Answer 10

I don't have to have faith, I K-N-O-W. Its called a science book, try reading one.