I reently read a really good article as part of the evolution/creation debate. It was by Eddie Snipes of the Exchanged Life Outreach and it has modified my view slightly, which is always a good thing, I think. I have always felt that the debate was slightly confused, a debate between apples and oranges, to quote an old maths teacher!
The scientists, who are usually classified as the 'evolution' lobby have been discussing the how. How did we become the dominant species, how did the dinosaurs die out, how did we evolve from apes, if indeed we did (we didn't!)
The religious, primarily the Christian church, have been discussing the why. Why did God create what He has created, why are we here,and why do we think digital watches are such a good idea? (sorry, slipped into Douglas Adams worship again!)
What this article gave me is an appreciation of the differences, and necessary conflict, between Evolution and Natural Selection. I had always thought of one as a means of the other. Eddie makes a very reasonable point that Natural Selection is actually oppsed to, and prevents, evolution
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