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I intend to present my understanding of what the theory of evolution states, and what the evidence shows. In doing this, I will attempt to answer the questions that have been posed. First, since there are many questions on the list about whether evolution is "science," I will relate my und...

Other questions: 1. Does the theory of evolution indicate that we are “conveniently frozen in a moment of 'non-evolution' “ 2. Did the bumblebee develop “so utterly opposite the law of physics that it can still maintain flight even though it is built like a fat watermelon?” 3. Is sickle-cell anemia ...

Speciation and adaptation 1. Are there fossils known to science in which one species has taken on the beginnings of becoming something else? 2. Are there dinosaurs with “semi-evolved feathers?” 3. Are there animals with feet suddenly becoming flippers? 4. Is the fossil record so “utterly devoid” of ...

There have been many good questions raised in this discussion. I have categorized the questions and I will do my best to answer them (although it may take some time...) I will post the questions now, and attempt to answer them over the next little while. Anyone else with answers can jump in (please)...

Has any general authority spoken against the "opinions" of Joseph Fielding Smith? Who are the leaders whose opinions differ, meaning a statement beyond one of neutrality? Maybe I missed some that have already been posted, so I'll have to double check the previous posts. I would be also be...

Because you disagree with our position, the conversation about evolution has become less interesting? No, it is less interesting because the same thing is being repeated over and over and over and over. Once we get into the meat of things, there was a retreat to the same old arguments/appeals to au...

As there was a previous statement that this letter was taken "out of context." Here it is in full: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 47 East South Temple Street Salt Lake City, Utah DAVID O. McKAY, PRESIDENT February 15, 1957 Professor William Lee Stokes 2970 South 15th East ...

It looked like we were very close to having an interesting discussion about evolution, but now looks like everyone is retreating to the same argument-- "but [insert favorite general authority] said so!" It's seems like we are under the impression that the more times we quote "Man, His...

I would love to write a very long post, but I am out of time tonight. I do have a few questions: organisms are genetically programmed such that they can adapt to different situations. What is this genetic programming you are speaking of? i think these observations are best described as examples of a...

I am glad that we have focused so on President Lee's quote about the creation: Perhaps if we had the full story of the creation of the earth and man told to us in great detail, it would be more of a mystery than the simple few statements that we have contained in the Bible, because of our lack of ab...

One thing we know is that mice multiply after their own kind. I am guessing that you are referring to another idea of President Joseph Fielding Smith's (which I believe he got from President Brigham Young) that he taught as fact. President Smith taught that life was transplanted from other Earths. ...

Neither of us knows how God created the first mouse, I'm afraid. Not that it matters for the time being. That "best explanation" you're seeking—best for what? Best for providing what we would need to know about creation in this life? Best for my family? What do we mean by "best"...

What i meant was that it seemed to me that the discussion was more about premise 2 than evolution itself. I have always been satisfied by the stAtement "when god mKes a man a prophet he does not make him not a man" I agree that this discussion (like most others on this forum) quickly turn...

Perhaps it's time for a trip to the temple? I can be no more specific. None of us knows how a mouse was created. But we will find out one day. I would love a trip to the Temple. I went Saturday and it was wonderful. Our temple is closed for a few weeks, however. I am disappointed that you can be no...

And while you are writing your detailed explanation on how a mouse was created (step by step would help) I will address a few other issues. And I am speaking of the first mouse, Ian. Of course I know how baby mice are made ;) First, appealing to authority: My understanding of the main anti-evolution...