I used my AI tool to formulate my best answer for you. I've thrown in my own comments as well as AI scares people into making assumptions it is falsely obtained...if that was so..entire sciences would fail scrutiny due to self-absorption of one's particular truth.
Maybe you confuse adaptation with evolution... or perhaps these:
Evolution as a Linear Progression: Some mistakenly think evolution is a straight path toward "better" or "more advanced" organisms. In reality, evolution is about changes in populations over time, driven by environmental pressures, not a march toward perfection.
Adaptation as Intentional: A common error is believing that organisms "try" to adapt or that natural selection "gives" them what they need. Adaptations arise from random genetic variations, and those that are advantageous become more common over generations.
Individuals Evolve: Evolution occurs at the population level, not within individuals. Changes in traits happen over generations, not during an individual's lifetime.
All Traits Are Adaptations: Not every trait is an adaptation. Some traits may be byproducts of other evolutionary changes or simply neutral variations.
Survival of the Fittest Misinterpreted: This phrase is often misunderstood to mean "strongest" or "fastest." In evolutionary terms, "fitness" refers to an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.
Humans Are No Longer Evolving: Some believe that modern medicine and technology have halted human evolution. However, humans are still subject to evolutionary pressures, though they may differ from those in the past.
And by the way, Evolution isn't trash at all—in fact, it's foundational to understanding the diversity of life on Earth. It's a robust scientific theory supported by vast amounts of evidence from fields like genetics, paleontology, and biology. Evolution serves as a framework for studying how life adapts and changes over time, revealing patterns and processes that explain traits, behaviors, and species relationships. However, the way it's sometimes misunderstood or oversimplified can lead to confusion. Evolution doesn't mean "progress" or "improvement" in a moral sense; it's about changes in populations driven by environmental pressures, survival, and reproduction. It's foundational in that it provides the base for many scientific discoveries and innovations, from medicine to conservation.
Let's dive into some fascinating examples of how evolution shapes the natural world and its applications in science today:
Examples in the Natural World
1. **Peppered Moths During the Industrial Revolution**: In England, light-colored peppered moths were once common because they blended in with tree bark. During the Industrial Revolution, soot darkened the trees, giving dark-colored moths a survival advantage. Over generations, the population shifted to mostly dark moths—a classic case of natural selection in action.
2. **Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria**: When antibiotics are used, some bacteria may have mutations that make them resistant. These resistant bacteria survive and reproduce, leading to strains that are harder to treat. This is a clear example of evolution happening rapidly due to strong selection pressures.
3. **Flightless Birds**: Birds like ostriches and penguins have evolved to lose their ability to fly. In environments where flight isn't necessary for survival, other traits (like running speed for ostriches or swimming ability for penguins) became more advantageous.
Applications in Science
1. **Drug Development**: Understanding how viruses evolve helps scientists design vaccines and antiviral drugs. For example, flu vaccines are updated annually to account for the virus's rapid evolution.
2. **Agricultural Improvements**: Evolutionary principles guide the development of pest-resistant crops and the management of pest populations to reduce resistance to pesticides.
3. **Conservation Biology**: Evolutionary knowledge helps conservationists understand genetic diversity, which is crucial for species' ability to adapt to changing environments and avoid extinction.
A couple of last points...
Some people believe that evolution is a tool used by a divine creator to bring about the diversity of life we see today. This perspective, often called theistic evolution, sees no conflict between science and faith. Instead, it integrates them, with evolution explaining the "how" and creation beliefs explaining the "why."
Science and Religion as Different Domains: Some argue that science and religion address different questions—science seeks to explain natural phenomena, while religion explores meaning, purpose, and spirituality. From this perspective, evolution and creation beliefs don't necessarily have to conflict
Most evidence demands a verdict... however "theory" does not.
The Bible clearly states that in the beginning, God created"... everything.. even your Bible says that... written evidence...with those who actually experienced God. He is real. Told and showed many of His plans for humanity. He's ultimately the one you're dismissing. And you need to rethink that. Prayer is a good place to start. Seek Him, while He may be found. And give those theories a rest.
Devo believes God is.. and he's not worthless... you don't...
You say you understand, have read, have been taught, have had teachers .. for the Old Testament...
Yet, there is no God?
The testimony of, by, and about God is in abundance.. the works of God are also shown in abundance.. the prophets have written in abundance. even Jesus has stated God is.
Yet to you, at best, can't acknowledge truth from your own studying?
What have you actually taken from the scriptures if God isn't really in them? Wonder how things would be today if God chose a different nation to Himself? He didn't, but seems that isn't a matter.
I think you, and a few others actually, owe Devo a bit of an apology or at least less criticism.. his posts don't have to be answered.
That's not what God says... It's strange all you study of the Bible...and two things are apparent and actually you state it.. 1. God isn't real. 2. You can judge others by His words yet not credit Him for them
You're a pretty brilliant and always comprehending poster.. and I hope you had a little organic chemistry in your academic days.. when I took it... the word and thought "huh?" was mostly where I was at.
But sometimes I think evolution is an enantiomer of creation, of which was the original creative part.
In chemistry it's a mirror image of a complex molecule as like seen in a mirror..same..but different Enantiomers are a pair of molecules that exist in two forms that are mirror images of one another but cannot be superimposed one upon the other.
For illustration purposes...
Two pieces of paper, for example, are achiral. In comparison, chiral molecules are non-superimposable mirror images of each other, much like our faces. A Chiral molecule has a mirror image and can not be completely aligned with it- the mirror images can not be superimposed. The photos in the mirror are called enantiomers.
Or place your hand against the mirror.. that reflection is a perfect copy. Your right hand is as much a copy of your left however you can't place one on top of the other without seeing there's no way they can be superimposed.
I'm not good at this explanation but get a read on this link below... I believe he has made the correct example.
I believe Devo's concern is that evolution is not a sure foundation as is creation. However, as a scientist and one who practiced science for many years in medicine .. I'm not faulting his need to feel firm about his beliefs... if they convinced him not to wander off.. if that is his "fence"... he's allowed to be safe in his convictions. Most judge him her for painting the fence with the same fresh white color...but that's ok... he's safe in it..and the Creator doesn't mind.
