Thursday, May 16, 2013

Darwin’s Debacle

Charles Darwin stated in The Origin of Species, “If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed, which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down” (1860, p. 189).
Has this point been demonstrated? Has Darwin’s theory of evolution broken down?
Scientific advancement shows the human body to be more complex than Charles Darwin ever imagined. Consider the biochemistry of vision and blot clotting. Both of these processes require distinct molecular interactions. If there is a flaw in either of these interactions the proper biological response will not occur, resulting in blindness or hemophilia.
These processes have been described as “irreducibly complex”—a biological system that, as Michael Behe explains, stops working when any one of the functioning parts is removed (Darwin’s Black Box, 1996, p. 39). Many evolutionists acknowledge the existence of irreducible complexity; however, they quickly dismiss any further argument for creationism with concepts such as “apparent design” and “the blind watchmaker.” How could the entire universe be a product of blind chance? Take a closer look at the evidence and read the new Life, Hope & Truth article “Irreducible Complexity” to learn more.