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Big Bang to Man Evolution is Really the View of Origins that Requires Magic
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
Evolutionists frequently accuse creationists of having a view of origins that requires magic. Not only is this not true, but it turns out that it is their perspective that actually requires magic. This is because their perspective actually requires violating natural law, where the presence of an intelligent designer prevents such violations. Evolutionists will frequently deny this, but it is clear when you look closely at this essentially atheistic model of origins.
This view of origin starts with the Big Bang, which starts at a singularity. This would literally be a point of no volume but infinite density. What makes this magical is that there is nothing in the model about where the singularity came from or what started the expansion. It is basically a sudden expansion from nothing. Despite trying to apply the laws of physics, it still requires a magical starting point, where we're essentially nothing, suddenly expanding into everything.
The Bait and Switch Use of the Word Evolution
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
There is a lot of science in the discussion of creation versus evolution; however, what is commonly misunderstood is how much the perspective on that science influences one's position. A primary example of this problem is the fact that evolutionists and even some creationists tend to think of creation in terms of fixity of species. This is the old idea that species never change and are always the same; it is, however, easy to show this idea to be in error, so it is often falsely presented as a creationist position. Meanwhile, the term evolution is often applied to both the observed fact that species do change over time as well as universal common descent, which is really the Darwinian view of evolution and the one that is under dispute, as a way of equating these radically different ideas.
Can Science Prove Intelligent Design in Nature?
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
There are three ways that the concept of intelligent design in nature comes across in science. The first is the general design of the universe, the second is design within living things, and the final one is design as a requirement for the origin of life. All three of these are a critical part of the issue when it comes to whether or not science can prove intelligent design in nature.
One of the ways of suggesting intelligent design in nature in terms of the general design of the universe is the fine-tuned nature of the universe itself. Now, while some of the factors originally placed under fine-tuning may have broader ranges than originally suspected, many aspects of the universe still require some degree of fine-tuning in order to have a universe capable of supporting life. However, the primary way in which the universe as a whole gives evidence of being intelligently designed is on the subatomic scale, where the properties of particles do not have definite values but exist as waves of probability until observed; only then do these properties obtain actual specific values. Furthermore, the behavior of particles can change based on what we know about them, for example the quantum erasure double slit experiment has shown that whether or not particles behave as particles or waves depends upon whether or not we know if they went through a particular slit or not.
Can Science Explain Miracles?
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
The question of can science explain miracles is not an effort to explain them away by providing a naturalistic explanation. Rather, in this case, it is dealing with the question of how they might actually happen. That is a completely different question, and one that is often not asked. In fact, the most common argument against miracles refers to them as magic. What we are exploring here is how science can offer a potential mechanism that allows miracles to occur.
Can Evolution and Intelligent Design Coexist?
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
In the debate over origins, evolution and intelligent design Clearly stand as separate sides. Both perspectives have their own reasoning and followers. They're often presented as mutually exclusive, with proponents of one ideology dismissing the other as flawed or even fake. But what if we told you that these two ideas might not be as black and white as they seem?
Intelligent design Is the idea that life contains systems there are far too organized and complex to have been develop by natural processes. This is in part because the odds against being able to acquire and assemble the needed components even on the level of a single cell exceed the number of possible events in the universe by thousands of orders of magnitude. Put simply abiogenesis is statistically impossible, And the only known solution is an intelligent designer. No actual solution to this dilemma has ever actually been proposed. The responses are generally assuming that there must be a problem with your calculations, and they go on to insist on blind faith that there has to be a process that will allow it to work. However, no actual problems with the calculations or a solution that can be demonstrated mathematically to overcome the odds is ever presented.
Does Quantum Physics Prove God Exists?
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
The topic of quantum physics is one that has fascinated scientists and others for decades. On the surface, it may seem like a dry, abstract field of study, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll find that it has far-reaching implications for our understanding of the universe. Let’s look quantum physics to see if it holds evidence for God's existence!
Christianity and atheism are not just different views about God, they are actually different views about reality as a whole. Each of these perspectives gives us different ideas as to what we should expect when we look closely at reality. Before looking at what quantum mechanics says about the existence of God need to see what we should expect from both of these views of reality and then compare them to quantum mechanics to see which one is the better fit. Furthermore, we need to look at which direction quantum mechanics naturally tend to lead us when it is properly understood.
Is Embryonic Development Evidence for Universal Common Descent?
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
Evolutionists often cite comparative embryology as evidence for universal common descent. This idea originated from recapitulation theory, which assumed fetal development mirrors evolutionary history, but is this really plausible or simply imaginative speculation?
The concept known as recapitulation theory, which posits that fetal development mirrors evolutionary development, was formulated by Étienne Serres in the 1820s, predating Charles Darwin's *Origin of Species* by several decades. This theory was grounded in the earlier work of Johann Friedrich Meckel. Ernest Haeckel, known as Darwin's bulldog, is infamous for promoting evolutionary theory with a fraudulent embryo chart that remained in textbooks long after being debunked.
Science by Judicial Decree
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
What is and is not science is a key issue in the field of philosophy of science. When somebody insists that their activities qualify as science, but others disagree, the best way to settle the question is by open discussion. There are two ways in which this issue should never be settled. The first is by those who insist that the activities are not scientific, forcing their view through the established institutions of mainstream science to prevent discussion. The second is even worse by judicial decree, that is by lawsuit.
Unveiling the Secrets of the Oort cloud
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
If you have any interest in astronomy, you have probably heard of the Oort cloud. It is considered to be a large sphere of comet-like bodies orbiting the Sun and is claimed to be the source of long-period comets. The major problem with all the hype surrounding the Oort cloud is the fact that there is no actual evidence that it even exists.
The only reason why the Oort cloud is thought to exist is because of the fact that we still have long-period and short-period comets. This fact, particularly the short-period comets, is inconsistent with a solar system that is 4.5 billion years old. This was simply a solution proposed to deal with a piece of evidence that naturally points to a young solar system by placing an unobservable reservoir of comets at great distances from the sun.
Unveiling the Secrets of the Kuiper Belt
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
The Kuiper Belt is a doughnut-shaped region of the solar system that astronomers find fascinating. It stretches beyond the orbit of Neptune and is home to numerous icy bodies. This area of the solar system is fascinating because although it exists it does not match the predictions made by the nebular model of planetary formation.
The Kuiper Belt begins at roughly 30 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun, which is just beyond Neptune and extends out to about 55 AU. In general objects in this region are called Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs) which are Icy bodies ranging in size from small chunks to dwarf planets. Dwarf Planets are the most noticeable objects found in the Kuiper Belt because they are the biggest. They include Pluto, Haumea, and Makemake, and they are clearly the largest bodies found in this area. Many short-period comets, such as Halley's Comet, are thought to originate in the Kuiper Belt, but this is just pure speculation based on the fact that they could not have survived in their current orbits for billions of years.
An Alleged Direct Image of a Solar System Being Born in the Orion Nebula
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
Since 2009, protoplanetary disks have reportedly been observed in the Orion Nebula, 7,500 light years from Earth. But are these genuine observations or merely astronomers' interpretations supporting their theories on planet and star formation?
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope
Conclusions on Atavisms as Evidence for Universal Common Descent
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
Evolutionists claim what is called atavism as evidence for universal common descent. However, the designation often presupposes universal common descent. For example, in our investigation of it, see previous articles, we have seen several cases where these features are more likely than not simply birth defects or genetic defects. Furthermore, in cases where they may actually qualify as atavisms only qualify as evidence for universal common descent if it is assumed.
Extra Toes in Guinea Pigs
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
Guinea pigs are a fairly popular pet, and they are a common alternative to cats and dogs. They normally have relatively large heads and eyes, as well as fewer toes than most mammals. However, sometimes Guinea pigs will grow extra toes in a condition called polydactyly. It is commonly cited as an atavism and evidence for universal common descent by suggesting that it shows they descended from five-toed ancestors.
Normally Guinea pigs have four toes on their front feet and three toes on their hind feet. These toes are important in both their mobility and grooming such that a deviation from these numbers can cause problems.
Wings Reborn: The Unexpected Return of Flight in Insects
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
The reappearance of wings in insects can refer to the development of wing structures or the expression of the genes associated with them after being dormant or mutated. They are commonly referred to as atavisms and considered by evolutionists to be evidence of universal common descent. However, they represent degeneration as opposed to the creation of something new needed by universal common descent evolution.
What was the star of Bethlehem?
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
The star of Bethlehem is a well-known part of the Christmas story. It only appears in the Gospel of Matthew, and it seems to have intrigued people more than even the virgin birth itself. It has also caused more speculation about possible naturalistic explanations than probably any other part of the Bible. Particularly as Christmas approaches it is a topic that people actually become interested in.
There have been many attempts at finding naturalistic explanations for the Star of Bethlehem. However, every single one of them does not explain one or more aspects of what is actually described in the Bible. Consequently, if you are looking for a naturalistic explanation you will not really find one.
Teeth in Birds
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
The claim is often made by evolutionists that some birds have teeth, calling them atavisms. However, of all the “atavism” claims that I have seen, this is definitely the most ridiculous. They consist of jagged ridges within a beak and a toothlike structure used in hatching.
Some birds have jagged ridges within their beaks that superficially look like teeth. These are serrated edges inside the beak called tomia. These conical projections are made of cartilage and help the bird in gripping food. These are not hard structures like teeth and any similarity is superficial. Calling them atavisms or any form of evidence for universal common descent is fallacious.
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