3. Science

"The observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena."6

Conclusive evidence comes only from empirical science, which is that which may be observed, tested and repeated. Both creationists and evolutionists are able to observe, test and measure. For example, the speed of light is approximately 186,000 miles per second. This can be tested and verified scientifically. The problem arises when scientists incorporate philosophy (such as materialism) and speculation and then draw conclusions.

The foundation of evolution is materialism (or naturalism); the idea that physical matter is the only reality and there is no supernatural realm, no deity. Evolution is not a fact; it is profoundly philosophical. The idea that "creation is religion while evolution is science" or that "creation is by faith while evolution is from evidence" is wrong. Both creationists and evolutionists utilize evidence from empirical methods. Indeed, one of England’s foremost evolutionist biologists, L. Harrison Matthews, stated, 

"The fact of evolution is the backbone of biology, and biology is thus in the peculiar position of being a science founded on an unproved theory--is it then a science or a faith? Belief in the theory of evolution is thus exactly parallel to belief in special creation--both are concepts which believers know to be true but neither, up to the present, has been capable of proof." 7

"Evolution resulting from a succession of relatively small genetic variations that often cause the formation of new subspecies."8

The formation of new subspecies does not conflict with creation. The problem arises when "microevolution" is extended to macroevolution.

When people speak of microevolution, they often use it as evidence for evolution in general. For example, US News and World Report, in a feature article by Thomas Hayden called, "A Theory Evolves", states in large letters,

"By now scientists say evolution is no longer ‘just a theory.’ It’s an everyday phenomenon, a fundamental fact of biology as real as hunger and as unavoidable as death."9

This statement of evolution being "as real as hunger and as unavoidable as death" is about adaptation, not macroevolution. No one observed the evolution of fish to amphibians or how reptiles (or dinosaurs) evolved the ability to fly! That’s confusing the issue; therefore, to avoid such confusion, the word "adaptation" will be used in regard to small changes.

"Large-scale evolution occurring over geologic time that results in the formation of new taxonomic groups."10

This is what evolutionists must prove, not microevolution or adaptation, which we all agree occurs in nature. Confusion reigns when biological adaptation is given as proof for macroevolution. Therefore, macroevolution as presented in this book is the change "that results in the formation of new taxonomic groups."

It Matters

This book was written because how one thinks about evolution and creation affects how he or she views the world. The subject of origins is foundational to our values, morality, politics, counseling, education, and science. For example, a counselor who does not believe in God will have a very different philosophy of human nature than the counselor who does believe in God. The educator who does not believe in God believes there are no absolute values. Depending on the educational subject, the teacher’s belief in God can affect the textbooks which are chosen and the content of what is being taught.

In the 20th century the acceptance of evolution has dominated the world and has radically changed western culture. For a while it seemed believers in God everywhere accepted some form of the theory of evolution. In recent years, as the pictures from science are becoming more clear, people from all walks of life are rethinking the issue of origins. This book is written to help people rethink evolution and accept the personal God of creation.

People are confused about the evolution and creation issues. We attempt to clarify a few issues and provide solid evidence that will convincingly show that particles-to-people evolution never happened. Evolution Shot Full of Holes will point the way with a fresh, straightforward perspective on this hotly debated topic.

1. How does natural selection work?

2. What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?

3. Is imagination fundamental to the scientific method? Explain.

4. Are scientists completely objective in their findings? Explain.

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