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I just find it unbelievable that life could evolve from non-life. It makes no sense at all.
You're right, it doesn't. Every scientist alive agrees with you.

100% FALSE!

Your retort incorrectly attributes the term evolve solely to theory of evolution. It is a ridiculous position, attempting to partition a theoretical continuum.

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Posted by Korkstand

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Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:28 am to NC_Tigah

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Your retort incorrectly attributes the term evolve solely to theory of evolution.

In a thread about evolution, is it not preferable to restrict the definition of "evolve" to the process described by the theory?

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It is a ridiculous position, attempting to partition a theoretical continuum.

Why is it a ridiculous position? Evolution and abiogenesis are two different processes that require two different explanations. Attributing the term "evolve" to abiogenesis is misleading and deceptive.

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Posted by Roger Klarvin

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Posted on 7/28/14 at 12:09 pm to NC_Tigah

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Your retort incorrectly attributes the term evolve solely to theory of evolution. It is a ridiculous position, attempting to partition a theoretical continuum.

Just because the ignorant populace has bastardized the term doesn't mean I'm going to allow it to slide in a discussion of the topic.

By definition, life cannot evolve from non life. Evolution requires genetic material for natural selection to act on. Saying life evolved from non life is incorrect, period.

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