for all that believe in evolution?

Question

If it happened once a long time ago then why ant it also happing now if the therey of evolution is correct there should be all types from apes to man to day but they cant prove it for the missing link well ther never was a link to begin with

Answer 1

LOL. Funny post.

Answer 2

Your argument is a little unclear, illogical, and it shows very limited understanding of Darwin's Theory of Evolution. I am by no means an expert, but I can't give you an in-depth explanation of the science involved. I don't, however, think that it's strictly necessary to include that information here, given the nature of your question.

The idea is that each species evolved through the process of natural selection -- members of a species develop a trait that helps them adapt to their environment and produce offspring with a marked advantage over those without the trait. The members of the species without the trait tend to leave fewer progeny or they die out because it is that much more difficult for them to survive. Evolution no longer occurs in humans [to the extent that it once did, if at all] because we don't allow natural selection. Our environment is very much artificial and our technology allows people with hereditary illnesses to live and reproduce far longer than they could have naturally. The prehistoric giraffe is a common example of natural selection: it evolved to have a long neck and, over time, giraffes with shorter necks died out because they were unable to reach their food source and had difficulty competing with other animals.

Darwin proved his theory by observing birds (in the Galapagos Islands) and he noted the differences in beak shape, wing size, etc. between various subspecies, which could only have been attributed to their environment. It has also been further studied using fossil evidence, which is really the only way to find and forge links between species. It's only logical, therefore, that some links are missing -- not every step in a species' evolution can be preserved and fossils are still being discovered everyday.

It's completely unreasonable to say that the link was never there simply because it hasn't been found (yet). It certainly doesn't disprove evolution; moreover, Darwin's Theory of Evolution has so much evidence in its favour that the missing links -- and no scientist would deny that there /are/ missing links (though not necessarily in hominid development) -- are almost inconsequential; they represent only a small part of a very rational, well-supported theory.

If you're offering Creationism as an alternative to Darwinism, then I could argue that, as God's existence can't be proven [beyond a shadow of a doubt], Creationism can't be proven either; it's a matter of faith.

Answer 3

You are missing the main point of the theory of evolution. Species change over time by natural selection. That means that a particular species will change if there is a survival advantage. That means that other will not survive who didn't adapt as well. The only problem with the missing link is that there are so many that it is hard to be sure which one is our ancestor. Many may just be close relatives of our ancestor. There is absolutely no doubt that animals have changed over time. It would be irrational to suggest otherwise. That is the definition of evolution. You could argue if it was caused by natural selection but I don't see where anybody could go with that argument.

Answer 4

evolution is an extremely slow process it takes millions of years to happen also when new species develop , old species die out or become extinct due to fights between species ,natural calamities also in case of missing link we have discovered fossils of intermediate forms of animals like the archaeopteryx a link between birds and reptiles
only when we come upon a link or a missing link can we determine whether the species were related or not in the first place if as u say all the species from ape to man would be present today we would be overpopulated and our survival would be threatened because of fights

Answer 5

I already know you aren't going to like my answer. And that's ok. I tend to irritate those who don't agree with my opinion because I can be a bit overbearing. So deal with that appropriately and we should be fine.

Evolution, my dear friend, is defined as a SERIES of successful adaptations and the genes associated continuing generation to generation. Evolution didn't happen just once. It is not an event like "Christ's Death". It is a series of events that continually happen. And yes, these events are happening right now as you sit there disagreeing with me. Ask any population biologist studying a group of organisms geographically isolated!

The THEORY of Evolution is at the highest level of scientific acceptance it could be. There is nothing higher than theory. Theory=FACT. It is called theory because thousands of pieces of evidence points in that direction. Scientists are not so arrogant that they need it to be named the FACT of Evolution. They aren't as concieted as most priests I know.

I know those of you "Creationists" who cringe at the thought of reading anything scientific believe that there should be all sorts of hominids because of how you percieve evolution to work. But that simply isn't the case. Evolution MAY leave a small population of a particular species in tact, or it can involve an entire species evolving. There were in fact several hominid species that were actually out competed by Homo sapies sapies. None of which were "the missing link". The whole idea of the missing link went by the wayside years ago when it was discovered that several successive gradual changes could produce a whole new species. This is how human evolutionists believe we evolved.

And for those who don't believe in evolution, explain our genetic relatedness to bugs and plants. Tell me, logically of course, how that fits in to God's master plan!

Answer 6

I'm sorry, but are you typical of Creationists?
Who is "they"?
Scientists have been providing evidence for evolution for nearly 200 hundred years, even before Darwin. The missing link has been found several times, the gap between humans and the common ape ancestor keeps getting smaller. It used to be about 10 million years. The gap is now about 3 million years. Eventually there will be no sizable gap at all. And Creationists will still deny evolution. So, the problem isn't that "they" can't prove it. It's that you can't accept it, or can't understand it.

Answer 7

OK wise ones. First all creationists are not the same. While evolution within families of creatures may be observable evolution within phyla or orders has not been shown except in insects. Between mammalian genus' it has not been demonstrated.

For the other wise one, in science Theory does not equal fact. Law equals fact and there is no scientific law or evolution.

The book was "Origin of the Species" not origin of the phylum,order, or even genus geniuses

Answer 8

Alright listen, I'm a creationist, but that kind of question won't get you anywhere, if you're going to attack evolutionists, you must do it by actually going for the fundamental issues, not peripherals. Until then, you make yourself and every other creationist look like a moron.

Answer 9

read an article in an encyclopedia or on wikipedia or something and it will answer your question... as life evolves, those species that adapt best to there environment survive where those that don't, don't make it. survival of the fittest.