MAKING A MONKEY OUT OF MAN

Many people believe that Darwin's theory of evolution is a scientific fact. After all, it is often portrayed as such in books, television, motion pictures, and frequently, in our schools. A large portion of the scientific community has provided alleged "evidence" to support this view. Is it any wonder then that many, sometimes even Christians, are confused about the origin of mankind? Will science and religion always conflict? Or is there a reason behind this apparent division?

When Darwin's THE ORIGIN of SPECIES was first published in 1859, his hypothesis that man evolved from lower life forms was met with widespread criticism. It was only toward the end of Darwin's life that this novel idea was given serious thought, and even then, scores of prominent biologists rejected the theory altogether. Darwin himself recognized the theory's limitations and concluded that life may have been "originally breathed by the Creator into a few forms or into one." When considering the awesome complexity of the eye, Darwin wrote: "To suppose that the eye... could have been formed by [evolution], seems, I freely confess, absurd in the highest degree."

If evolution occurred, surely there would be extensive evidence of a gradual transition (as Darwin had predicted) in the form of fossils and bones. This is not the case. As a matter of fact, up until fairly recently, such so-called "missing links" (transitional stages between primates and humans) as "Nebraska Man," "Java Man," and "Peking Man" which were said to be proof of man's evolution, were later exposed to be frauds. The most recent fakery, "Piltdown Man," was purposely constructed using bones from a human and ape, then aging them using iron and manganese stains, in an attempt to strengthen a weak theory.

Ironically, such startling revelations are rarely discussed.

When closely examined, evolution contradicts several scientific laws. One of these laws is called "The Second Law of Thermodynamics," and another, "biogenesis." Interestingly, the law of biogenesis also confirms the law God set forth in the book of Genesis (which means, beginnings): Living things reproduce only "according to their own kind." In simple terms, this means that living creatures may breed within their specific class or family, but they cannot multiply outside of these groups. There can be great variety within a particular class/family, but the genetic code within each stops each from moving outside of its "kind." Scientists have been testing this law for decades, and have yet to "create" a new species.

While Darwin's idea of "survival of the fittest" demonstrates a species natural adaptive abilities (the ability to change color, lose a tail or toe, etc.) this merely explains how a species SURVIVES, not how it ARRIVES. This is why Darwinism remains merely a THEORY, not a FACT or LAW.

With all it's flaws, why then has evolution been so widely accepted?

Those who have accepted Darwin's theory are many. Yet, there remains a significant minority of prominent scientists who reject this unproven theory. Respected Institutions such as he Institute for Creation Research, the Creation Science Institute, and others, provide teaching materials which scientifically support the creation of man and the earth and expose the flaws in evolutionary thinking.

The most significant reason for believing in evolution is lack of faith in God. Without belief in the one true God, and trust in His word, man is left to his own devices--to second-guess and fall prey to the one who is a deceiver. And this enemy will do all he can to trick us out of our eternal reward... even if it means making a monkey out of us.

"In whom the god of this world (Satan) hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them." (II Corinthians 4:4)

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Contributed by Melanie Schurr (Copyright (c)2005 Melanie Schurr) Melanie Schurr is author of "Ecstatic Living: A Christian marriage manual and Life-guide", "Son Salutations" and "Daily Contemplations", a collection of read-one-a-day modern inspirations. For more information, visit http://www.melanieschurr.com