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No, wrong. Your argument had nothing to do with evolution.So that can't be evolution is it?
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No, wrong. Your argument had nothing to do with evolution.So that can't be evolution is it?
DNA is observed by human choice then compared only.There is no "teeth factor." They're not factors, just protective structures that can preserve DNA longer than bones or muscles or blood.
The further removed in biological relatedness, the more dissimilar DNA becomes from ours. Look at the cladogram in post #83, Follow the succession line back in time (down). The DNA from species at each junction becomes less and less similar to ours.
DNA is a footprint leading back in time, but there are other dating methods; tested methods, that give consilient dates for artifacts too old for DNA or soft tissue to remain.
"...more to it than sheer evolution?" That's a statement of personal incredulity, not an evidence-derived conclusion.
What other factors are you hinting at? God?
God isn't a mechanism. It doesn't address 'how?'. God is an agent, and I'd suggest an unneeded, superfluous one, given the known, natural mechanisms driving evolution.
What is your great-great-great-great-great-grandfather's name?That's ridiculous to say that if you go way back on your family tree, you'll find -- what? a gorilla? a monkey?? Oh no, wait. An "Unknown Commion Ancestor" to you and monkeys, bonobos, gorillas, etc.
Ugh, quote mining.i am not so sure about that...there a quite a number of researchers who are world experts in that field who have actually shown that in fact the complete opposite is true. Of course, these experts are immediately thrown out of the party, however, that is a result of the usual humanistic response to such things...if it doesn't fit the model hide it!
I have also found evidence of a consensus on the idea of Ape ancestor is in chaos and not reflective of your view at all. It appears that in fact we are seeing more evidence that points to the conclusions that most evolutionary human origin stories in this area are not compatible with the known fossils we have!
“When you look at the narrative for hominin origins, it’s just a big mess — there’s no consensus whatsoever,” said Sergio Almécija, a senior research scientist in the American Museum of Natural History’s Division of Anthropology
“Top-down” studies sometimes ignore the reality that living apes (humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and hylobatids) are just the survivors of a much larger, and now mostly extinct, group.
the “bottom-up”approach are prone to giving individual fossil apes an important evolutionary role that fits a preexisting narrative.
“In The Descent of Man in 1871, Darwin speculated that humans originated in Africa from an ancestor different from any living species. However, he remained cautious given the scarcity of fossils at the time,” Almécija said. “One hundred fifty years later, possible hominins — approaching the time of the human-chimpanzee divergence — have been found in eastern and central Africa, and some claim even in Europe. In addition, more than 50 fossil ape genera are now documented across Africa and Eurasia. However, many of these fossils show mosaic combinations of features that do not match expectations for ancient representatives of the modern ape and human lineages. As a consequence, there is no scientific consensus on the evolutionary role played by these fossil apes.”
“Living ape species are specialized species, relicts of a much larger group of now extinct apes. When we consider all evidence — that is, both living and fossil apes and hominins — it is clear that a human evolutionary story based on the few ape species currently alive is missing much of the bigger picture,” said study co-author Ashley Hammond, an assistant curator in the Museum’s Division of Anthropology.
“Fossil apes and human evolution” by Sergio Almécija, Ashley S. Hammond, Nathan E. Thompson, Kelsey D. Pugh, Salvador Moyà-Solà and David M. Alba, 7 May 2021, Science.
DOI: 10.1126/science.abb4363
No, that's all you've provided.You have provided nothing but your opinion reflecting the opinions of others you agree with. No "proof" of your beliefs/opinions, and...no evidence you can explain. With verification as to 'evidencing' (not proving, of course) the theory of evolution. Sooo, have a nice evening. It's been nice/interesting talking with you. Bye for now.
This is just another conspiracy theory.i am not so sure about that...there a quite a number of researchers who are world experts in that field who have actually shown that in fact the complete opposite is true. Of course, these experts are immediately thrown out of the party, however, that is a result of the usual humanistic response to such things...if it doesn't fit the model hide it!
Quote mining and playing on controversy over the details as if that means the science is collapsing.I have also found evidence of a consensus on the idea of Ape ancestor is in chaos and not reflective of your view at all. It appears that in fact we are seeing more evidence that points to the conclusions that most evolutionary human origin stories in this area are not compatible with the known fossils we have!
“When you look at the narrative for hominin origins, it’s just a big mess — there’s no consensus whatsoever,” said Sergio Almécija, a senior research scientist in the American Museum of Natural History’s Division of Anthropology
“Top-down” studies sometimes ignore the reality that living apes (humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and hylobatids) are just the survivors of a much larger, and now mostly extinct, group.
the “bottom-up”approach are prone to giving individual fossil apes an important evolutionary role that fits a preexisting narrative.
“In The Descent of Man in 1871, Darwin speculated that humans originated in Africa from an ancestor different from any living species. However, he remained cautious given the scarcity of fossils at the time,” Almécija said. “One hundred fifty years later, possible hominins — approaching the time of the human-chimpanzee divergence — have been found in eastern and central Africa, and some claim even in Europe. In addition, more than 50 fossil ape genera are now documented across Africa and Eurasia. However, many of these fossils show mosaic combinations of features that do not match expectations for ancient representatives of the modern ape and human lineages. As a consequence, there is no scientific consensus on the evolutionary role played by these fossil apes.”
“Living ape species are specialized species, relicts of a much larger group of now extinct apes. When we consider all evidence — that is, both living and fossil apes and hominins — it is clear that a human evolutionary story based on the few ape species currently alive is missing much of the bigger picture,” said study co-author Ashley Hammond, an assistant curator in the Museum’s Division of Anthropology.
“Fossil apes and human evolution” by Sergio Almécija, Ashley S. Hammond, Nathan E. Thompson, Kelsey D. Pugh, Salvador Moyà-Solà and David M. Alba, 7 May 2021, Science.
DOI: 10.1126/science.abb4363
quote mining, honestly?Quote mining and playing on controversy over the details as if that means the science is collapsing.
Well Adam, DNA does support the common ancestry of humans and other Great Apes like chimpanzees. Your mined quotes do not refute that.i am not so sure about that...there a quite a number of researchers who are world experts in that field who have actually shown that in fact the complete opposite is true. Of course, these experts are immediately thrown out of the party, however, that is a result of the usual humanistic response to such things...if it doesn't fit the model hide it!
I have also found evidence of a consensus on the idea of Ape ancestor is in chaos and not reflective of your view at all. It appears that in fact we are seeing more evidence that points to the conclusions that most evolutionary human origin stories in this area are not compatible with the known fossils we have!
“When you look at the narrative for hominin origins, it’s just a big mess — there’s no consensus whatsoever,” said Sergio Almécija, a senior research scientist in the American Museum of Natural History’s Division of Anthropology
“Top-down” studies sometimes ignore the reality that living apes (humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and hylobatids) are just the survivors of a much larger, and now mostly extinct, group.
the “bottom-up”approach are prone to giving individual fossil apes an important evolutionary role that fits a preexisting narrative.
“In The Descent of Man in 1871, Darwin speculated that humans originated in Africa from an ancestor different from any living species. However, he remained cautious given the scarcity of fossils at the time,” Almécija said. “One hundred fifty years later, possible hominins — approaching the time of the human-chimpanzee divergence — have been found in eastern and central Africa, and some claim even in Europe. In addition, more than 50 fossil ape genera are now documented across Africa and Eurasia. However, many of these fossils show mosaic combinations of features that do not match expectations for ancient representatives of the modern ape and human lineages. As a consequence, there is no scientific consensus on the evolutionary role played by these fossil apes.”
“Living ape species are specialized species, relicts of a much larger group of now extinct apes. When we consider all evidence — that is, both living and fossil apes and hominins — it is clear that a human evolutionary story based on the few ape species currently alive is missing much of the bigger picture,” said study co-author Ashley Hammond, an assistant curator in the Museum’s Division of Anthropology.
“Fossil apes and human evolution” by Sergio Almécija, Ashley S. Hammond, Nathan E. Thompson, Kelsey D. Pugh, Salvador Moyà-Solà and David M. Alba, 7 May 2021, Science.
DOI: 10.1126/science.abb4363
There was no "discredit", unless you want to admit that the Bible refutes itself.quote mining, honestly?
That is your response to references from a United States museums take on this?
I find it laughable when evolutionists attempt to discredit statements from their own side..."stupid is as stupid does sir!"
I think several of us have pointed out this obvious parallel that refutes the reasoning used to dismiss common ancestry.What is your great-great-great-great-great-grandfather's name?
If you don't know it, does that mean you didn't have a great-great-great-great-great grandfather?
Do you not see how utterly absurd your reasoning is?
These are fossilized remains that are about 3.2 million years old. No one expects to find salvageable DNA and none has been. The conclusions about Lucy are based on examination, study and comparison of the fossil remains with other fossil hominids, other apes and modern humans. It isn't guess work or just wishful thinking on the parts of the researchers.Would you happen to know if Lucy's bones revealed any DNA? I know they surmised she was pre-human (meaning pre-homo sapien) based on the idea that she (I don't think the researchers know for sure whether it was a she or he, but anyway, if I recall correctly, they think it was a she) had a more erect posture, maybe didn't swing from trees, etc. So the question really is though -- do you know if her (?) bones revealed any DNA?
DNA is used to determine the common ancestry of children all the time. It's called paternity testing. It is used to find matches to DNA at crime scenes. You can find out who your ancestors were or establish the validity of known and presumed connections using DNA.It doesn't hurt to learn, does it? Furthermore, DNA is used as some kind of marker as if demonstrating humans and gorillas are just so similar by DNA comparison. Therefore I am wondering about "Lucy's" DNA but from what I discern from you and @Valjean , if I remember correctly, there IS no DNA in her bones because -- it deterioriated. You may correct me if I'm wrong thanks.
Ok I wonder...I read something in a book by Dawkins which said, if I remember correctly, that it took billions of years for the first things to develop on the earth, such as bacteria. I wonder how he knew it took billions of years. I mean that would only go along with the theory of evolution, not actual evidence, right?Please, do not tell falsehoods. You are the one that improperly rejects the support that is given.
Go back and reread my prior post. Tell me if you have any questions about it at all.
Once you understand then I will gladly start to supply evidence.
Ok so no salvageable DNA. Before I go on, when does finding DNA stop, meaning when does the structure deteriorate to the point of not being capable of being analyzed for DNA?These are fossilized remains that are about 3.2 million years old. No one expects to find salvageable DNA and none has been. The conclusions about Lucy are based on examination, study and comparison of the fossil remains with other fossil hominids, other apes and modern humans. It isn't guess work or just wishful thinking on the parts of the researchers.
Ok I see you answered the question thanks.DNA is used to determine the common ancestry of children all the time. It's called paternity testing. It is used to find matches to DNA at crime scenes. You can find out who your ancestors were or establish the validity of known and presumed connections using DNA.
But DNA degrades with time. It has a half life of about 500 years. Under favorable conditions it might last for thousands of years, but not millions.
It was probably less than a billon years. But one of the ways that we can tell of when life existed was the chemical products that they made. This is not absolute, but it is a good indicator. Later than that, perhaps as long as 3.7 billion years ago there are stromatolites. Mats that built up of colonies of single celled life.Ok I wonder...I read something in a book by Dawkins which said, if I remember correctly, that it took billions of years for the first things to develop on the earth, such as bacteria. I wonder how he knew it took billions of years. I mean that would only go along with the theory of evolution, not actual evidence, right?
DNA has a half life of about only 521 years. That means that after 521 years half of it is gone. Decayed away to other chemicals. After 5,000 years about 10 half lives have passed, About one thousandth of it would be left. After about one million years close to two thousand half lives would have passed. You won't find any at that point.Ok so no salvageable DNA. Before I go on, when does finding DNA stop, meaning when does the structure deteriorate to the point of not being capable of being analyzed for DNA?
I said 500. You say 521. We disagree over a detail. Clearly all that we know and theorize about science has been destroyed.DNA has a half life of about only 521 years. That means that after 521 years half of it is gone. Decayed away to other chemicals. After 5,000 years about 10 half lives have passed, About one thousandth of it would be left. After about one million years close to two thousand half lives would have passed. You won't find any at that point.