EVOLUTION

A rudimentary form of the theory of evolution was taught by the ancient Greeks. It was popularized in more modern times by the advent of Charles Darwin's book, The Origin of Species (1859). It is a rationalistic philosophy that has been invented as a substitute for the biblical record of human origins. The motive is an attempt to escape responsibility to the Creator. As a theory, evolution is bankrupt in terms of explaining: (a) The Universe. Matter is neither eternal nor self-created. Evolution cannot explain its existence. (b) Biological Life. The law of biogenesis demonstrates that life cannot create itself; evolution cannot explain life. (c) Design. Nature tends toward disorder; evolution cannot explain the amazing orderly design in the Universe. (d) The Origin of Species. Evolution cannot explain how a one-cell organism could produce the millions of complex creatures upon the earth. (e) Human Uniqueness. Evolution cannot explain how raw matter could produce human consciousness, communication, morality, etc. The story of evolution is a work of fantasy for adults who long to be their "own god." See: CREATION.