This theory is a favorite of theists. It says that life is simply too complex to have developed via
natural selection or random mutation. However...
- on July 11, 2002,
scientists artificially re-created polio. Using only the DNA of the polio virus and a series of synthetic chemicals, they recreated the natural desire to
reproduce, the ability to evolve, and all other mechanisms that make a virus, LIFE, work.
- the bacterial flagellum argument has also been disproven. Back in 1996,
scientists found that the 10-part "Type 3 secretion mechanism" that pathogenic germs have is very similar in function to the bacterial flagellum, but does so with only 10 parts. Therefore, each supposedly "irreducible" mechanism is perfectly functional if you take away the RIGHT parts. It is still reducible.
- the Eye argument has also been disproven. All you need are some simple photo-receptive cells that just detect light. As the species ages, this mechanism becomes more and more useful as these traits develop into actual senses. Keep in mind that these mechanisms had countless opportunities to develop across countless species during
the Cambrian Explosion 500 million years ago, and have been getting more and more complex over that amount of time.
Sorry for using science and fact, but keep in mind that if you make a claim, there's always someone willing to check your facts.
