Study Explains Evolution's Molecular Advance

pnewhook writes "The New York Times is reporting that 'by reconstructing ancient genes from long-extinct animals, scientists have for the first time demonstrated the step-by-step progression of how evolution created a new piece of molecular machinery by reusing and modifying existing parts. The researchers say the findings, published today in the journal Science, offer a counterargument to doubters of evolution who question how a progression of small changes could produce the intricate mechanisms found in living cells.'"

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A *cough* thoughtful *cough* rebuttal?

[Mr Z]

Somebody ought to send Dr. Thornton this even-handed, thoughtful rebuttal by Jack T. Chick.

Re:A *cough* thoughtful *cough* rebuttal?

[Mr Z]

Durrh... somehow the wrong URL ended up getting pasted. Let's try this again.

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[hyperpixel]

Interesting view and discussion that's is transpiring here today. If this is the case, I feel much better about my existence. After all, if what you're saying is true, then you must have been instructed by God to be telling us here today - that would make you a Prophet.

Furthermore, my agnostic point of view makes me feel much more comfortable in that it was God's decision for me to be agnostic and not my own. I guess you could say "Thank God" whatever happens, I'm released from consequences as it was God's plan that led me to my beliefs.

So all of that biblical mumbo-jumbo can be chucked out the door, because no matter who does or does not believe in God, it was his decision - ALL the way down to the quark level.

Sorry to sound like a troll, but it just seems to me that Christians _always_ defeat themselves when they talk about their religion.