The "Theory" of Evolution

I am no longer amazed when I find otherwise intelligent adults who don't believe in evolution.  Why?
Because we call evolution, "a Theory".  The word, "theory" makes it seem like evolution is a guess, not a fact.   But nothing could be further from the truth.  We know evolution is real, not only from the fossil record of plants and animals buried in the ground all over the world, but also from current biological organisms alive and well today of which we are a part.


Yes, you got it right.  Like it or not we, as a species, are evolving!   A simple Google Search found a web site which lists five indications that we are still evolving!  These are:

1. We have developed the ability to drink milk (process lactose).
2. We are born without wisdom teeth. (They are vestigial and no longer necessary.)
3. We are resisting new diseases.   (Malaria, Tuberculosis, Leprosy)
4. We are born with smaller brains. (Our brains are more efficient!)
5. We are born with blue eyes.   (A genetic paternity test.)

Check out the web site.  Here you will find an in depth explanations of all of the above.

We Are Still Evolving

Note:  I want to be clear about what evolution is.  We are not evolving as individuals.  Each of us fortunately or unfortunately, is stuck with the genes we are born with.  We can't change them.  We evolve only as the species homo-sapiens due to changing conditions in our environment.

Need More Proof?

If you need more proof, watch this documentary film on the subject. It is the best film on evolution I have ever seen!

http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/facts-evolution/


What do YOU think?   Leave a comment!!!


R. Allan Worrell
Author:  Father John's Gift
Contact:  alw314@yahoo.com

Wading into the Cosmic Ocean.

In his book, Cosmos, Carl Sagan gave an excellent analogy of mankind's examination of the Cosmos.

“The surface of the Earth is the shore of the cosmic ocean. On this shore, we've learned most of what we know. Recently, we've waded a little way out, maybe ankle-deep, and the water seems inviting. Some part of our being knows this is where we came from. We long to return, and we can, because the cosmos is also within us. We're made of star stuff. We are a way for the cosmos to know itself.”

― Carl Sagan, Cosmos


We are only "ankle deep" in the cosmic ocean.  We have explored so very little and think we know so very much.  But we are only kindergartners learning the world with our eyes wide open and our childhood curiosity in tact.  

What do YOU think?   Leave a comment!!!

R. Allan Worrell 
Author:  Father John's Gift
Contact:  alw314@yahoo.com