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Re: Macro-Evolution - "Impossible!"
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Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:51:10 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Jonathan Lill writes:
> >
> > > >
> > > > 2) Does the fossil record support macro-evolution as a mechanism - survival
> > > > of
> > > > the fittest, a life-form progression producing creatures better fit to
> > > > survive?
> > >
> > > Yes
> >
> > I thought that the fossil record does not show any evidence of survival of
> > the fittest. It is my understanding that the fossil record does show ample
> > evidence of evolution per se, but gives no reason why. "Survival of the
> > fittest" is a catch phrase from Darwin's theory of natural selection
> > explaining the evidence of evolution people were finding in fossils.
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> I stand corrected. With the caveat that Darwin had no part in the phrase
> "survival of the fittest". Evolution was postulated before Darwin, he
> simply came up with an explanation for the mechanism behind it. His
> evidence was in large part from living species, not fossils.
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> I was answering more that the fossil record is consistent with evolution
> through natural selection, but that is not quite the statement Jon made, and
> is a less sure thing in any case.
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> >
> > In my opinion debating the existence of evolution is akin to debating the
> > existence of gravity. It does exist. How it works is the real question and
> > the question Darwin was answering in his theory.
> >
> > Jonathan
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> I agree. There is virtually no debate in science on whether there is
> evolution (including macro-evolution). The particulars, yes.
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> Bruce
Hardly - but that shows you just how easliy you've bought into the theory.
If my statement isn't sufficient for you, please write one, and I'll address
it. Please be concise.
-Jon
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| (...) Jon: You've repeatedly mentioned leading scientists and overwhelming numbers to defend your case against evolution without giving actual names or numbers. For the umpteenth time, can you provide any actual names or numbers, other than those (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
| | | Re: Macro-Evolution - "Impossible!"
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| (...) You keep making these claims, but I have seen no evidence of such (debate within science on if evolution happens). You are welcome to submit such (gotta be accredited scientists in scientific journals - spare me the religious crackpots). You, (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I stand corrected. With the caveat that Darwin had no part in the phrase "survival of the fittest". Evolution was postulated before Darwin, he simply came up with an explanation for the mechanism behind it. His evidence was in large part from (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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