About those “strengths and weaknesses” of evolut
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more “strengths” than the bare minimum that is already taught, but
what about those “weaknesses” that preoccupy their efforts? I took a
long overdue close look at them, and guess what? The activists are
right! Not necessarily about their alternative “theories” of course.
At best only one of those mutually contradictory “theories” can be
correct, and they all have their own weaknesses (but don’t dare teach
them!). But I’m now convinced that evolution’s “weaknesses” demolish
it, and beg for another explanation. So here are some “dos” and
“don’ts” that I intend to follow:
DO: Pursue a new career in biology. Take as many courses as possible,
and obtain whatever work I can find in research focused on developing
that better explanation for the origin of species. I’m a late-career
chemist, but this is too important to wait for retirement, so I’ll
have to forego my pension and take a major pay cut. The once-in-a-
lifetime chance to work, even as a mere technician, on a whole new
paradigm in biology, one that will transform many fields in science,
is a thrill that few people can fathom. But most scientists can, so I
expect a lot of competition from others discovering those
“weaknesses.” Many of them have much more relevant experience and
remaining productive years than I have, so I can’t afford to wait
another minute.
DON’T: Whine about being “expelled” by some “conspiracy” if my efforts
are unsuccessful; mine the literature for evidence and quotes to take
out of context; take my case directly to a lay audience; declare
“Darwinism” the root of some evil; or insult God by insinuating that
He hides in ever-shrinking gaps in our knowledge.
OK, you probably figured that I was kidding about just now discovering
those “fatal weaknesses” and quitting my day job. Actually I have
studied those “weaknesses” for years, as have countless others.
Unfortunately they are nothing but blatant misrepresentations designed
specifically to promote unreasonable doubt. Don’t take my word for it,
the actions of anti-evolution activists speak much louder. For all
those years that they have declared “Darwinism” falsified or
unfalsifiable (so much for consistency), while becoming increasingly
vague about their own “theories” as evidence for evolution
accumulates, they have steadfastly resisted the “do’s” and succumbed
to the temptation of the “don’ts.”