Evolution has been defined as a process of continuous change from a lower, simpler state to a higher, more complex one. The process of human evolution is a theory that our origin is in preexisting types of life forms, and that the distinguishable differences are due to modifications in successive generations, from simpler to more complex. While there are many who insist on this theory as the accepted view of our origins, more and more scientists are acknowledging its fallacies, and are advocating the need for intelligent design. Evolution is circular reasoning, assuming as true the very tenets that it seeks to authenticate. Even its dating procedures, which sound so authoritative, are based on evolutionary models. This explains why so much of the dating of evolutionary discoveries is so ancient. “Give it enough time,” it is reasoned, “and it will happen.”
Biases aside, there are real problems with evolution. In biochemist Michael Behe’s book, Darwin’s Black Box, it is demonstrated how many cellular systems are “irreducibly complex” at the molecular level, and as such could not have come about by the gradual step by step processes of evolution, by mutation and natural selection. In order to evolve, multiple systems would have to arise simultaneously, and the removal of any one of the parts causes the system to effectively cease functioning. In his Origin of the Species, Charles Darwin said, “If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down.” Evolution has no explanation for such irreducible complexity. Instead of existence by chance or accident, such systems argue for intelligent design.
Of course, evolution and Scripture can never be reconciled. When God created male and female, the Bible clearly states He did not go to existing animal life to do so. “Then the LORD God formed the man out of the dust from the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being” (Genesis 2:7). Humanity was created separate and apart from the animal world; we are created in the image of God, which gives sanctity to life and purpose for our existence, something evolution can never do. Indeed, as Scripture, the inspired Word of God declares, “For it was You who created my inward parts; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will praise You because I have been remarkably and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and I know this very well” (Psalm 139:13-14).
Human theories will come and go, but only the Word of God abides forever (Isaiah 40:8). May we never have our faith shaken by the fallible and incomplete knowledge of human reasoning, when we can stand secure and steadfast on the confirmed Word of God. “God must be true, even if everyone is a liar, as it is written: That You may be justified in Your words and triumph when You judge” (Romans 3:4).
