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re: Creationism and Evolution Questions
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:01 pm to Fun Bunch
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:01 pm to Fun Bunch
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That is simply not true.
From google AI.
It is true.
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Mitochondrial Eve is a term in genetics referring to the most recent common female ancestor from whom all living humans are descended through their maternal line. Specifically, she is the ancestor whose mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is shared by all living humans today. This means that all humans can trace their maternal ancestry back to her.
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Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:02 pm to Zephyrius
There’s more evidence to support evolution than evidence to support god’s existence, which is zero by the way.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:03 pm to AmosMosesAndTwins
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There’s more evidence to support evolution
Zero evidence.
Evolution isn't science; its a philosophy.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:05 pm to Artificial Ignorance
Simple. You're living in a simulation.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:06 pm to Zephyrius
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It is true.
Neat. Keep reading.
Mitochondrial Eve and Y Adam lived 10s of thousands of years apart.
This post was edited on 6/13/25 at 9:07 pm
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:08 pm to Powerman
Why? Because you believe carbon dating to be factual? It’s built on mathematical theory. Creation vs evolution, both require faith to believe.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:09 pm to LSUtoBOOT
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True faith requires no proof.
Just sharing what I truly think (when I read your post)…Set up oneself for gullibility.
High dependence on what we are told / taught in that line of thinking. No matter your context (whether born/raised Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, et al).
That validates all thoughts (Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, and many more)…yet, only one matters (yours or another, including something we do not yet comprehend).
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:09 pm to Fun Bunch
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Mitochondrial Eve and Y Adam lived 10s of thousands of years apart.
Some say but more than likely 7-10k years.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:09 pm to Zephyrius
From chatGPT.
It is real.
It is real.
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Yes, there is extensive evidence supporting the theory of evolution, coming from multiple scientific disciplines. Here are some of the key types of evidence:
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1. Fossil Record
• Transitional fossils show intermediate stages between different groups of organisms (e.g., Tiktaalik between fish and amphibians, Archaeopteryx between dinosaurs and birds).
• Older rock layers contain simpler organisms; more complex life appears in more recent layers, consistent with evolutionary timelines.
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2. Comparative Anatomy
• Homologous structures: Different species have similar structures (e.g., the forelimbs of humans, whales, and bats) that evolved from a common ancestor.
• Vestigial structures: Body parts that no longer serve a purpose (e.g., human tailbone, whale pelvis) suggest descent from ancestors who used them. ?
3. Genetics and Molecular Biology
• All living organisms share the same basic genetic code (DNA), supporting common ancestry. • Gene sequencing shows how closely related different species are; for instance, humans and chimpanzees share over 98% of their DNA.
• Endogenous retroviruses and shared genetic errors provide “molecular fossils” of evolutionary events.
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4. Biogeography
• Species distributions make sense in the context of evolutionary history and plate tectonics.
• For example, unique species on islands (like Darwin’s finches in the Galápagos) evolved after becoming isolated from mainland populations.
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5. Observed Evolution
• Evolution has been directly observed in real time:
• Bacteria evolving antibiotic resistance.
• Insects developing resistance to pesticides.
• Changes in beak size and shape in Galápagos finches in response to environmental conditions. ?
6. Embryology
• Early embryonic stages of different vertebrates look very similar, suggesting common ancestry.
• For instance, human embryos temporarily have pharyngeal arches (like gill slits) and tails, echoing our evolutionary past.
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Conclusion
The evidence for evolution is overwhelming and comes from diverse fields that all converge on the same conclusion: life on Earth has evolved over billions of years through processes like natural selection, mutation, and genetic drift. Evolution is the unifying theory of biology, much like gravity is in physics.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:10 pm to Zephyrius
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Some say but more than likely 7-10k years.
Hmmmm
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:11 pm to AmosMosesAndTwins
Chat GPT only works on what is being put into it.
Fossil record is vastly incomplete and shows zero evidence to support macro evolution(species to species).
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None of this is macro evolution(species to species)
Fossil record is vastly incomplete and shows zero evidence to support macro evolution(species to species).
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5. Observed Evolution
• Evolution has been directly observed in real time:
• Bacteria evolving antibiotic resistance.
• Insects developing resistance to pesticides.
• Changes in beak size and shape in Galápagos finches in response to environmental conditions. ?
None of this is macro evolution(species to species)
This post was edited on 6/13/25 at 9:13 pm
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:13 pm to Artificial Ignorance
Don’t forget about the Nephilim. Genesis 6
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:14 pm to m2pro
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If we assume the Adam and Eve story is literal, and not allegorical
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:14 pm to LSUtoBOOT
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True faith requires no proof.
You say this like it’s a good thing
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:14 pm to Zephyrius
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From google AI.
Google AI told me Wednesday that Larry Brown won titles with two different NBA teams.
I would dig a bit deeper.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:15 pm to Zephyrius
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Fossil record is vastly incomplete
Do you understand how things are fossilized?
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shows zero evidence to support macro evolution(species to species).
There’s no such thing “macro”. Evolution is simply a change in allele frequency over time. There is ample evidence of that. And there are thousands of transitional fossils.
Explain the fused chromosome. K thanks.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:16 pm to Zephyrius
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Fossil record is vastly incomplete and shows zero evidence to support macro evolution(species to species).
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Yes, macroevolution—large-scale evolutionary changes that occur over long geological timescales—is well documented in the fossil record. Here’s how fossils support macroevolution:
? Transitional Fossils
These show intermediate forms between major groups, providing direct evidence of gradual change over time.
Examples:
• Tiktaalik (375 million years ago): Shows features of both fish and early four-limbed land animals (tetrapods), bridging the gap between aquatic and terrestrial vertebrates.
• Archaeopteryx (150 million years ago): Combines features of non-avian dinosaurs (teeth, claws, long tail) with those of modern birds (feathers, wishbone).
• Whale Evolution: Fossils like Pakicetus, Ambulocetus, and Basilosaurus show a clear transition from land-dwelling mammals to fully aquatic whales.
• Horse Evolution: A well-documented sequence from small forest-dwelling ancestors (Hyracotherium) to the large, fast-running grassland grazers we see today.
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Patterns in the Fossil Record
• Gradual changes: Over millions of years, lineages show gradual modifications (e.g., skull shape, limb structure, size).
• Speciation events: Branching patterns in fossil lineages illustrate how one species can give rise to multiple others.
• Extinctions and radiations: Mass extinctions followed by bursts of diversification are macroevolutionary patterns (e.g., mammals diversified after the dinosaurs went extinct).
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Corroboration from Genetics and Anatomy
• Fossil transitions align with genetic evidence of relatedness.
• Anatomical features in fossils (like ear bones in mammal ancestors) match what we see in embryos and comparative anatomy today.
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Summary
Yes, the fossil record contains abundant evidence for macroevolution, including:
• Transitional forms between major groups.
• Long-term trends and patterns of diversification and extinction.
• Step-by-step anatomical changes.
These findings are consistent with predictions made by evolutionary theory and are continually refined by new fossil discoveries.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:18 pm to Fun Bunch
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There’s no such thing “macro”
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Macroevolution refers to evolutionary changes that occur above the level of individual species, encompassing the diversification, origin, and extinction of entire taxonomic groups. It's essentially the study of how the broad, large-scale history of life has unfolded.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:20 pm to Powerman
There’s people calling creationism nonsense and others calling evolution nonsense both ITT 
In 2025 every topic can only be black or white. People lack critical thinking skills more than ever and are dug in steadfast in their beliefs one way or the other and would debate any evidence presented that would oppose it. I feel like the dumbest among us tend to be the most arrogant that act like they know one way or the other 100%
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God created evolution
quote:I’ve held this belief since elementary catholic school. Amazing how polarizing these comments are based on even ratio upvotes/downvotes
Both can be correct
In 2025 every topic can only be black or white. People lack critical thinking skills more than ever and are dug in steadfast in their beliefs one way or the other and would debate any evidence presented that would oppose it. I feel like the dumbest among us tend to be the most arrogant that act like they know one way or the other 100%
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:21 pm to Zephyrius
Cool. There is no such thing. It’s a creationist made up term. It’s not something scientists use.
Evolution is simply a change in allele frequencies over time. There’s no “macro” or “micro” distinction except for people such as yourself.
Evolution is simply a change in allele frequencies over time. There’s no “macro” or “micro” distinction except for people such as yourself.
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