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Adam and Eve: A scientific perusal
Does science point to the special creation of Adam and Eve by God? Evolutionists often say that Creationism is not scientific. They claim man is descended from members of the ape family over a hundred thousand years ago (Jeanson & Tomkins, 2018). However, some evidence sheds doubt upon their assertions. For instance, some fossils extend through multiple rock layers—layers that are supposed to have been formed over many years (Mortenson, 2019). What happens to trees or animals when they die today? They decay or are eaten. The fossils must have been formed quickly, not over thousands of years.
The second law of thermodynamics is also a problem for evolution. The law indicates that the universe tends to move toward disorder and impracticality, not advancement. Useful energy is constantly being lost. Thus, nature could not have created life as we know it today. Mutations display the principle of dysfunctionality since they typically harm instead of help (cancer, etc.).
Additionally, evolutionists have attempted to predict the genetic difference between humans and members of the ape family based on current mutation data (Jeanson & Tomkins, 2018). Their philosophy led them to predict a 1-3% difference in DNA (Jeanson & Tomkins). However, humans and apes have around a 12% difference in DNA (Jeanson & Tomkins).
Today, even though there seem to be great physical differences between the people of the world, we see an average of only 0.1% genetic variation (Jeanson & Tomkins). This little variation does not accommodate the estimated evolutionary date of human origin (Jeanson & Tomkins). The relative lack of variety also hints that one original pair of humans are our ancestors. Moreover, a number of genes appear in two forms (Mitchell, 2013). Two original parents could account for this occurrence (Jeanson & Tomkins).
The biblical creationist view of the world seems to be the more logical of the two beliefs. After examining the evidence, it seems that we may accept special creation as a reasonable explanation of our origin. Creationism effectively explains the fossil record, deals with supposed scientific conflicts, and is supported by genetic data. We have seen that the lack of human DNA variation and the presence of dual forms of genes points to one set of parents for humanity. This view states that Adam and Eve were created by God in one literal day. They were the only humans present, had no earthly ancestors, and are the parents of all mankind. In this narrative, we see the origins of all man clearly—and it certainly sounds special!
References
Jeanson, N. T., & Tomkins, J. P. (2018, April 1). Genetics Confirms the Recent, Supernatural Creation of Adam and Eve. Answers in Genesis. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://answersingenesis.org/adam-and-eve/genetics-confirms-recent-supernatural-creation-adam-and-eve/
Mitchell, E. (2013, December 19). Did We All Come from Adam and Eve? Answers in Genesis. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://answersingenesis.org/genetics/did-we-all-come-from-adam-and-eve/
Mortenson, T. (2019, February 5). What Is the Most Compelling Scientific Evidence of a Young Earth? Answers in Genesis. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://answersingenesis.org/creationism/young-earth/most-compelling-scientific-evidence-of-young-earth/
Does science point to the special creation of Adam and Eve by God? Evolutionists often say that Creationism is not scientific. They claim man is descended from members of the ape family over a hundred thousand years ago (Jeanson & Tomkins, 2018). However, some evidence sheds doubt upon their assertions. For instance, some fossils extend through multiple rock layers—layers that are supposed to have been formed over many years (Mortenson, 2019). What happens to trees or animals when they die today? They decay or are eaten. The fossils must have been formed quickly, not over thousands of years.
The second law of thermodynamics is also a problem for evolution. The law indicates that the universe tends to move toward disorder and impracticality, not advancement. Useful energy is constantly being lost. Thus, nature could not have created life as we know it today. Mutations display the principle of dysfunctionality since they typically harm instead of help (cancer, etc.).
Additionally, evolutionists have attempted to predict the genetic difference between humans and members of the ape family based on current mutation data (Jeanson & Tomkins, 2018). Their philosophy led them to predict a 1-3% difference in DNA (Jeanson & Tomkins). However, humans and apes have around a 12% difference in DNA (Jeanson & Tomkins).
Today, even though there seem to be great physical differences between the people of the world, we see an average of only 0.1% genetic variation (Jeanson & Tomkins). This little variation does not accommodate the estimated evolutionary date of human origin (Jeanson & Tomkins). The relative lack of variety also hints that one original pair of humans are our ancestors. Moreover, a number of genes appear in two forms (Mitchell, 2013). Two original parents could account for this occurrence (Jeanson & Tomkins).
The biblical creationist view of the world seems to be the more logical of the two beliefs. After examining the evidence, it seems that we may accept special creation as a reasonable explanation of our origin. Creationism effectively explains the fossil record, deals with supposed scientific conflicts, and is supported by genetic data. We have seen that the lack of human DNA variation and the presence of dual forms of genes points to one set of parents for humanity. This view states that Adam and Eve were created by God in one literal day. They were the only humans present, had no earthly ancestors, and are the parents of all mankind. In this narrative, we see the origins of all man clearly—and it certainly sounds special!
References
Jeanson, N. T., & Tomkins, J. P. (2018, April 1). Genetics Confirms the Recent, Supernatural Creation of Adam and Eve. Answers in Genesis. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://answersingenesis.org/adam-and-eve/genetics-confirms-recent-supernatural-creation-adam-and-eve/
Mitchell, E. (2013, December 19). Did We All Come from Adam and Eve? Answers in Genesis. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://answersingenesis.org/genetics/did-we-all-come-from-adam-and-eve/
Mortenson, T. (2019, February 5). What Is the Most Compelling Scientific Evidence of a Young Earth? Answers in Genesis. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://answersingenesis.org/creationism/young-earth/most-compelling-scientific-evidence-of-young-earth/
