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The greatest problem with the theory of evolution lies in the absence of transitional life forms among the fossil records. According to the evolutionary process, life began in the sea, then sea creatures moved to land by reason of necessity. Land animals then progressed to creatures of the air and through a series of changes over millions of years, man has become the end result. If this speculation is true, then there should be key transitional life forms between one species and the next. The only record we have of such transitional life

forms would have to be found in the fossil record.

The fossil record is the key test. Transitional series must have existed in the past if evolution is true, and the fossil record should reveal at least some of these.

Even the most dogmatic evolutionists would agree that there are some serious problems with the missing links. R.S. Lull, a Professor of Paleontology at Yale University made this statement:

The evidence afforded by the fossil record does not at first sightseem so convincing, for the absence of certain "missing links" in the chain of life is striking.

Another prominent evolutionist, Professor J. LeConte of the University of California said:

"The evidence of geology today is that species seem to come into existence suddenly and in full perfection, remain substantially unchanged during the term of their existence, and pass away in full perfection. Other species take their places apparently by substitution, not by transmutation."

An interesting example of this absence of fossils deals with the protozoa or single-celled organism. This is the most basic stepping stone according to organic evolution. These organisms evolved into two-celled organisms, then four, then six and so on. But according to the fossil record, the next step in animal complexity, after protozoa, are the metazoa having over a thousand cells.

There are no creatures, either living today, or in the fossil record, with two cells, or with four, or six, or eight cells. No organisms whatsoever having any number of cells between two and a thousand, and no evidence that they ever existed.

In the first chapter of Genesis, nine times we find the expression "after his (their) kind." From this statement we can assume "like begets like," but the evolutionist says never exactly alike. This is true to an extent, there do exist changes within species, but never from one species to the next as the evolutionist would have us believe. Professor T. H. Morgan says, "Within the period of human history we do not know of a single instance of the transformation of one species into another."

If evolution is true, there should be no gaps between species at all, whether in the fossil record, or in present observable living creatures. All creatures should be interconnected by slight variations. The fact of the matter is, however, that there is no such thing. There are no creatures between a cat and a dog, between apes and humans. This is a perplexing matter for most believers in the theory of organic evolution.

Evolutionists have suggested various explanations; the inadequacy of the fossil record, explosive evolution in small populations, and others. All such explanations are based upon the absence of evidence. Actual fossils of transitional forms would be much better evidence of evolution than their absence.

Evolutionists will continue to search for answers to these innumerable problems. Once again time becomes an important factor for evolution to work. Scientists continue to wait for new facts that they hope will substantiate their belief in this theory, as evidenced by this statement made by a believer in evolution: "To find serene security in our faith of continuity of life, we must still await discoveries that will bridge certain breaks."

Fallen men will continue to search in vain for answers concerning their existence. It is man's pride that prevent him from acknowledging his true Creator as revealed in the Word of God. Man finds it difficult to believe in something that he cannot understand and the things of God are foolishness to him (1 Corinthians 2:14). The fallen, unregenerated man is biased to his own views because he refuses to realize the severe limitations of the human senses which operate within a very narrow spectrum. It is the humanistic belief in the infallibility of man.

"The evolution-idea is a master key that opens all locks into which we can fit it, and that we do not know of a single fact that can be said to be in any way contradictory." As ridiculous as that may sound, many people believe exactly that. When one takes a closer look at the facts and examines the Scriptures, he cannot help but see the foolishness of such a statement.

The theory of evolution contradicts the basic laws of nature and more importantly, it contradicts the Word of God. James Dwight Dana said, "I, an old man who has known only science all his life long, say to you, that there is nothing truer in all the universe than the scientific statements contained in the Word of God."

Evolution is a dangerous doctrine because of what it teaches concerning the origin of man and the origin of the universe. Evolution is anti-Bible, and anything that is anti-Bible is harmful.

One of the most notable evolutionist's ever is Thomas Huxley. Mr. Huxley once wrote, "These essays are for the most part intended to contribute to the process of destroying the infallibility of Scripture."

Mr. Huxley and a host of other evolutionists believe that the proof of evolution will invalidate the Scriptures. The problem lies in their ignorance of the Word of God. The Bible cannot be invalidated and when it states that God created the universe, it is a fact. Nehemiah 9:6 reads: "Thou, even thou, art Lord alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshipeth thee.

This verse testifies to the creation of the universe by God and also to the fact that He is responsible for the preservation of it.

The evidence of a supernatural creation is set before all men to see if they so desire, but many people become wise in their own minds and refuse to acknowledge their Creator, thus becoming fools (Romans 1:19-22). Even those who do not accept the Bible as truth can witness to the foolishness of evolution if all of the scientific data will be examined. Unfortunately, many people would rather believe the lies and absurdity of evolution, rather than believe in a supernatural creation.

False doctrines and philosophies shall pass away, but the Word of God will never change or pass away (Matthew 24:35).

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Duncan, Homer. Evolution: The Incredible Hoax. Lubbock, Texas: Missionary Crusader, 1978.

Gish, Duane T. Evolution: The Fossils Say No. San Diego, California: Creation Life Publishers, 1979.

Hiebert, Henry. Evolution: Its Collapse in View. Alberta, Canada: Horizon House Publishers, 1979.

Morris, Henry M. Many Infallible Proofs. El Cajon, California: Master Books, 1974.

Morris, Henry M. The Scientific Case for Creation. San Diego, California: C.L.P. Publishers, 1977.

Stoner, Peter W. Science Speaks. Chicago: Moody Press, 1976.