ORG:Errors of evolution  by Jim Hodge

   Author: Jim Hodge

   It is a commonly accepted fact today that evolution is the means by
which man exists today. High schools and colleges throughout the world
teach evolution as a fact without any other possible explanation for
man's existence. One popular high school text states, "All scientists
at the present time agree that evolution is a fact." This statement is
obviously false, yet many people are not aware of the overwhelming
evidence in favor of another explanation for the origin of man, that
being supernatural creation. In fact, there are well over 600
scientists today who are members of an organization known as the
Creation Research Society. All of these men hold a master's degree or
doctoral degree in some field of natural science and actively oppose
the theory of evolution based on solid scientific data.

   Regardless of numerous uncovered facts refuting the theory of
evolution, many scientists refuse to believe in any type of
supernatural explanation for the existence of man and the universe. A
prominent believer in evolution put it this way, "We might say that the
term supernatural can be applied only to a set of conceptions that are
held by minds which have not learned that all facts of human experience
are natural." This is just not so. Man is not an infallible creature
and never can be. He does, however, have a mind capable of rational
decisions and the exercise of logic.

   If those who believe in evolution would examine all of the data
available and approach it with an open and logical mind, it would
become perfectly clear that evolution is impossible, while a
supernatural creation is the only viable alternative.

   The theory of evolution states that life, in its most simple form,
either developed on this earth spontaneously or was transplanted from
some external source. Without any act of God, there developed from this
extremely simple beginning all the forms of life, both plant and
animal, which now inhabit our planet, or which did ever inhabit it.

   The first problem that we encounter with evolution is this origin of
life. Evolutionists believe that the first living organisms were
developed naturally, by innate processes, from non-living chemicals.
Science deals with observable data, and in order for data to be
confirmed, it must be observed in present processes. The origin of life
is not occurring now, nor has it ever been observed in the history of
man. Many scientists have attempted to create life in controlled
laboratory experiments without success.

   According to the science of probability, calculations show that
given ideal conditions of temperature and moisture, using all the raw
materials available in the universe, and assuming that all the smallest
components (electrons) could participate in one linking and unlinking,
and reshuffling a billion times every second, 30 billion years would
not suffice to produce a chance construction having the order and
complexity of a one-celled organism.

   This only shows that the beginning of life by mere chance is not
probable. The majority of evolutionists believe the earth to be only
4.5 billion years old based on radiometric dating methods. This is not
nearly enough time for life to begin according to the science of
probability, much less evolve to its present state.

   The Holy Bible has been proven to be historically and scientifically
accurate. This fact is too lengthy to be dealt with here, but based on
this presupposition, the evolutionist's claim to the origin of life is
a direct contradiction to the Word of God. Colossians 1:16 states that
all things were created by him, and for him (Christ). This is
sufficient evidence alone to disprove the concept of evolution, but
there are many other problems with this theory.

   One of the main ingredients involved for evolution to be possible is
time. The great age of the earth according to evolutionists is based
upon the theory of uniformitarianism. This concept says that present
natural processes were operating in essentially the same manner in the
past and account for the present condition of the universe. This view
is commonly held by almost all geologists and evolutionists alike. It
is this assumption that most radiometric dating is based on. However,
many difficulties have been found concerning the methods used in this
type of dating. For example,

   In the journal of Geophysical Research, July 15, 1968, an instance
is cited where lava from Kaupuleho, Hualalai, Hawaii, which was known
to be 168 years old, was predicted by the potassium-argon method to be
2.96 billion years old.

   There are other reasons to doubt the estimated 4.5 billion year life
of the earth. An amazing proof for the relatively young age of the
earth lies in what are known as polystrate fossils. These are fossils
that are found extending through several layers of sediments. The most
interesting of these are fossil tree trunks that extend upright through
many feet of strata, including successive layers of coal. According to
uniformitarianism interpretation, these trees would have been required
to withstand several thousand years of decay and erosion, while slowly
being covered with layers of sediments in which they were found. This
becomes difficult for the evolutionist to explain.

   The rate of decay of the earth's magnetic field, the current
population crisis, the lack of equilibrium between the specific
production and decay rates of radiocarbon, and a host of physical
processes not listed here all point to a recent creation of the
universe, and a young earth. It should also be pointed out that the
Bible clearly indicates that both man and his world were created only a
few thousand years ago and the best scientific data are completely in
harmony with this concept.

   The greatest problem with the theory of evolution lies in the
absence of transitional life forms among the fossil records. According
to the evolutionary process, life began in the sea, then sea creatures
moved to land by reason of necessity. Land animals then progressed to
creatures of the air and through a series of changes over millions of
years, man has become the end result. If this speculation is true, then
there should be key transitional life forms between one species and the
next. The only record we have of such transitional life forms would
have to be found in the fossil record.

   The fossil record is the key test. Transitional series must have
existed in the past if evolution is true, and the fossil record should
reveal at least some of these.

   Even the most dogmatic evolutionists would agree that there are some
serious problems with the missing links. R.S. Lull, a Professor of
Paleontology at Yale University made this statement:

   The evidence afforded by the fossil record does not at first sight
seem so convincing, for the absence of certain "missing links" in the
chain of life is striking.

   Another prominent evolutionist, Professor J. LeConte of the
University of California said:

   "The evidence of geology today is that species seem to come into
existence suddenly and in full perfection, remain substantially
unchanged during the term of their existence, and pass away in full
perfection. Other species take their places apparently by substitution,
not by transmutation."

   An interesting example of this absence of fossils deals with the
protozoa or single-celled organism. This is the most basic stepping
stone according to organic evolution. These organisms evolved into
two-celled organisms, then four, then six and so on. But according to
the fossil record, the next step in animal complexity, after protozoa,
are the metazoa having over a thousand cells.

   There are no creatures, either living today, or in the fossil
record, with two cells, or with four, or six, or eight cells. No
organisms whatsoever having any number of cells between two and a
thousand, and no evidence that they ever existed.

   In the first chapter of Genesis, nine times we find the expression
"after his (their) kind." From this statement we can assume "like
begets like," but the evolutionist says never exactly alike. This is
true to an extent, there do exist changes within species, but never
from one species to the next as the evolutionist would have us believe.
Professor T. H. Morgan says, "Within the period of human history we do
not know of a single instance of the transformation of one species into
another."

   If evolution is true, there should be no gaps between species at
all, whether in the fossil record, or in present observable living
creatures. All creatures should be interconnected by slight variations.
The fact of the matter is, however, that there is no such thing. There
are no creatures between a cat and a dog, between apes and humans. This
is a perplexing matter for most believers in the theory of organic
evolution.

   Evolutionists have suggested various explanations; the inadequacy of
the fossil record, explosive evolution in small populations, and
others. All such explanations are based upon the absence of evidence.
Actual fossils of transitional forms would be much better evidence of
evolution than their absence.

   Evolutionists will continue to search for answers to these
innumerable problems. Once again time becomes an important factor for
evolution to work. Scientists continue to wait for new facts that they
hope will substantiate their belief in this theory, as evidenced by
this statement made by a believer in evolution: "To find serene
security in our faith of continuity of life, we must still await
discoveries that will bridge certain breaks."

   Fallen men will continue to search in vain for answers concerning
their existence. It is man's pride that prevent him from acknowledging
his true Creator as revealed in the Word of God. Man finds it difficult
to believe in something that he cannot understand and the things of God
are foolishness to him (1 Corinthians 2:14). The fallen, unregenerated
man is biased to his own views because he refuses to realize the severe
limitations of the human senses which operate within a very narrow
spectrum. It is the humanistic belief in the infallibility of man.

   "The evolution-idea is a master key that opens all locks into which
we can fit it, and that we do not know of a single fact that can be
said to be in any way contradictory." As ridiculous as that may sound,
many people believe exactly that. When one takes a closer look at the
facts and examines the Scriptures, he cannot help but see the
foolishness of such a statement.

   The theory of evolution contradicts the basic laws of nature and
more importantly, it contradicts the Word of God. James Dwight Dana
said, "I, an old man who has known only science all his life long, say
to you, that there is nothing truer in all the universe than the
scientific statements contained in the Word of God."

   Evolution is a dangerous doctrine because of what it teaches
concerning the origin of man and the origin of the universe. Evolution
is anti-Bible, and anything that is anti-Bible is harmful. One of the
most notable evolutionist's ever is Thomas Huxley. Mr. Huxley once
wrote, "These essays are for the most part intended to contribute to
the process of destroying the infallibility of Scripture."

   Mr. Huxley and a host of other evolutionists believe that the proof
of evolution will invalidate the Scriptures. The problem lies in their
ignorance of the Word of God. The Bible cannot be invalidated and when
it states that God created the universe, it is a fact. Nehemiah 9:6
reads:

   "Thou, even thou, art Lord alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven
of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are
therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them
all; and the host of heaven worshipeth thee.

   This verse testifies to the creation of the universe by God and also
to the fact that He is responsible for the preservation of it.

   The evidence of a supernatural creation is set before all men to see
if they so desire, but many people become wise in their own minds and
refuse to acknowledge their Creator, thus becoming fools (Romans
1:19-22). Even those who do not accept the Bible as truth can witness
to the foolishness of evolution if all of the scientific data will be
examined. Unfortunately, many people would rather believe the lies and
absurdity of evolution, rather than believe in a supernatural creation.

   False doctrines and philosophies shall pass away, but the Word of
God will never change or pass away (Matthew 24:35).

   BIBLIOGRAPHY

   Duncan, Homer. Evolution: The Incredible Hoax. Lubbock, Texas:
Missionary Crusader, 1978.

   Gish, Duane T. Evolution: The Fossils Say No. San Diego, California:
Creation Life Publishers, 1979.

   Hiebert, Henry. Evolution: Its Collapse in View. Alberta, Canada:
Horizon House Publishers, 1979.

   Morris, Henry M. Many Infallible Proofs. El Cajon, California:
Master Books, 1974.

   Morris, Henry M. The Scientific Case for Creation. San Diego,
California: C.L.P. Publishers, 1977.

   Stoner, Peter W. Science Speaks. Chicago: Moody Press, 1976.

   Compliments of the Manna System
