“Do you believe in evolution?”
“No.”
“Oh, really? I thought you would believe evolution.”
“How come?”
“Well, you seem smart.”
Evolution is a philosophy – a religion. Like all religions, it is believed somewhat by faith. Surely, no man was around when the universe came to be! Why, then, is evolution regarded as the “smarter” philosophy?
This is likely because evolution’s followers are teaching their philosophy as science, claiming that science proves evolution. However, science cannot prove the beginning of life. The scientific method is based on observation and experimentation, both of which are impossible when speculating on the origin of the universe.
Some believe that paleontology, the study of fossils, proves evolution, since scientists date fossils to be millions of years old through radioactive dating. Radioactive dating is possible because radioactive elements decay into other elements, known as their “daughter” elements. Using the half-life of the elements, scientists can calculate the age of the fossil, if the original and final levels of the element are known.
But, many assumptions are made in the process of radioactive dating. For instance, one has to assume that no daughter elements existed in the beginning (only parent elements) and that the rate of the element’s decay was constant. And it is impossible to know the original levels of the element in the fossil.
Despite evolutionist’s claim that science supports evolution, there is scientific evidence against evolution. Lack of transitional form fossils, the absurdity of spontaneous generation, and the second law of thermodynamics (the law of increasing disorder) are all very damaging evidence for evolution. Since evolution is not science, it shouldn’t be taught as science. Theories such as intelligent design are not allowed in many schools because they introduce “religion” into schools. But if evolution is to be taught, teachers should at least mention the philosophy’s flaws. If their theory is true, why should evolutionists care?
Susan Olmsted
Bristol, Tenn.
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