The Moth Files: An Analysis of the Peppered Moth Story
Background
The story of England's Peppered Moths (Biston betularia) has long been presented as evidence for evolution in action. According to the traditional narrative, the moths used to be predominantly light-colored, blending in with the lichen-covered tree trunks. However, as …
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Genetics: No Friend of Evolution
In this article, we will explore the relationship between genetics and evolution from a young-earth creationist perspective. While genetics and evolution are often seen as interconnected, we will present evidence that suggests otherwise. By examining the four sources of variation in genetics—environment, recombination …
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Do Toads Goad Snake Evolution?
When it comes to the topic of evolution, it's important to critically examine the evidence and claims made. One such claim is that toads are goading snake evolution. This claim was recently discussed on Australia's national broadcaster, ABC Radio National, where Professor Richard Shine from …
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Islands' Weeds and Evolution: A Creationist Perspective
In this article, we will examine the claim made by evolutionary biologists regarding the observation of evolution in action. While some proponents of evolution cite cases such as changes in peppered moths and insecticide resistance in mosquitoes as evidence, it is important to …
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Posted on 30 August 2024
More About Moths
In this article, we will explore the fascinating subject of moths from a young-earth creationist perspective. We will discuss the peppered moth and its significance in evolutionary theory. Despite recent claims attempting to restore the reputation of the peppered moth as an evolutionary icon, there are …
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Posted on 30 August 2024
What! … no potatoes?
The Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s resulted in the death of over 1.5 million people in Ireland due to the failure of potato crops caused by a disease called potato blight. This catastrophic event led to mass emigration, particularly to North America and Australia. The …
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Posted on 24 August 2024
Natural Selection ≠ Evolution
In the ongoing debate between creationists and evolutionists, one important equation that needs to be understood is that Natural Selection does not equal Evolution. This distinction is crucial for Christians to avoid being deceived and for evolutionists to recognize the gaps in their theory.
The Illusion of …
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Posted on 22 August 2024
Refuting Evolution 2—Chapter 4: Natural Selection Leads to Speciation
Argument: Natural selection leads to speciation
Evolutionists often claim that natural selection is responsible for the origin of new species, citing examples like the Galápagos finches as evidence. However, these claims fail to consider the limitations of natural selection and …
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Posted on 21 August 2024
Defining Terms
Natural Selection and Evolution: Clarifying the Relationship
In the field of evolutionary biology, the concept of natural selection is often misunderstood or misrepresented. It is important to establish a clear definition of natural selection and its relationship to evolution. Dr. John Endler, an esteemed evolutionist, has brought attention …
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Posted on 19 August 2024
The Fact of Natural Selection
Key Point 1: Natural Selection and Creationism
Creation Ministries International (CMI) affirms natural selection as part of the biblical creationist model. While CMI acknowledges the marvelous ways in which God programmed organisms, they also recognize natural selection as a fact in the fallen creation. Natural …
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Posted on 13 August 2024
Genetic Algorithms are Irrelevant to Evolution
In the ongoing discussion about the origins of life, genetic algorithms have been proposed as evidence for the theory of evolution. However, from a young-earth creationist perspective, it is important to critically examine these claims. We will explore the relevance of genetic algorithms …
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