Do the facts agree with evolution theory or Biblical creation? Let us
examine the evidence.
Evolution Model Creation Model Observed Facts
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Fossil record will | Fossil record will | Fossil record shows
show gradual change | show sudden appearance | sudden appearance
between current | of completed forms; | of completed forms;
kinds and past kinds | No gradual transitions | No gradual
| | transitions
| |
Archeology will | Archeology will reveal | Archeology reveals
reveal gradually | sudden appearance of | sudden appearance of
advancing man-made | man-made structures | man-made structures
structures and | and complex language | and complex lang-
language | | uage; New languages
| | often more primitive
| | than old ones
| |
Animals will be | Animals will vary; | Animals vary;
evolving new | No new features | No new features
features and | will evolve | evolve
abilities | |
| |
Mutations are good; | Mutations are harmful; | Mutations are harm-
Overall effect is | Do not cause new | ful; Do not cause
improvement | features | new features; Often
| | cause death
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Why believe the theory of evolution? Does it not make more sense to
follow the facts where they lead? Yes it does. Then why is the theory
of evolution held by many scientists? It is because many scientists do
not want to accept the Bible's story of creation. It means that they
have to accept that miracles took place in ancient times and that the
Bible is the ultimate authority.
Students are criticized by teachers for pointing out the problems of
evolution theory. They are not allowed to see opposing ideas. Academic
groups do not accept those who hold opposing views such as the Bible's
account of creation. Scientific theories are supposed to be held
tentatively. Supporting scientists say that the theory of evolution is
not to be challenged. Does that sound scientific?
The theory of evolution has been around for over 100 years and it is
still doubted by many. Do people still doubt that gravity exists? Or
that the earth revolves around the sun? So how could we be so sure
about the theory of evolution that it is not to be challenged? The
truth is, we can't. The theory of evolution simply does not stand up
to the facts.
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