Various Christian Arguments Against Evolution

By Patty Goff


Evolutionists believe that life evolved from matter in a random process. Christians argue that it is God who created the universe in a far from random manner. Both views are supported by scientists who offer up evidence for their views. Christian arguments against evolution can sometimes be very subjective and religious in nature when in fact, there is scientific evidence that they could use to back up their claims.

According to the second law of thermodynamics, all natural systems degenerate when left to themselves. This is a firmly established laws in science: that complex, orderly systems tend to become simpler and more disorderly with time. This law totally contradicts the premise of evolutionists that a system becomes more complex and orderly when left to its own devices.

The randomness of the process that evolutionists espouse is a problem for Christians. There are scientists too who concede that intelligent design seems to be the most satisfactory way to explain the complexities of life in all its forms. Christians also argue that the idea of systems evolving bit by bit does not make sense. The reproductive system, for example, would need to be complete and fully functioning in order for reproduction to occur.

Fossils are used to back up the theories of evolutionists. They have developed a chain of life from the more simple to the more complex. There are gaps, however, in this line although fossils have been found that appear to close them. Christians argue that no-one can establish without a doubt the exact age of a particular fossil and that human interpretations of their relevance are subjective at best.

Evolutionists believe that genetic mutation and a process of natural selection results in positive changes. For example, the development of a longer neck in a giraffe that allows it to reach more leaves means that it is healthier and outlives one with a short neck. The short necked ones eventually die out. Christians argue that mutations are negative and result in many of the diseases humans face today.

When looking at the extraordinary complexity of human DNA, Christians believe it is impossible that an infinitely, intelligent Creator was not involved in its construction. Many scientists agree that it is highly improbable for this to have occurred by chance. A number of them feel that the only satisfactory explanation is that some kind of intelligence was involved.

Molecular biology is a field that has provided fuel for Christians. Dr. Michael Denton conducted tests in order to compare the same cells in different species. He compared the make-up of the amino acids in these different organisms. His conclusion was that the results did not support the theories of traditional evolutionists of first fish, then amphibian, reptile and finally mammal.

Christians have many convincing truths to support their belief that God created the universe. This is what they read in the Bible and it forms the basis of their faith. Despite the fact that many scientists support evolutionary theories, there are those who regard it as more than likely that there is some form of intelligent design.




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