Talk:Evolution

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2nd Law

The theory of evolution claims to be of sense in the scientific realms, yet contradicts basic laws of the universe. If the second law of thermodynamics is true (which states that all matter is in a constant state of decline), how can one believe in evolution, which goes directly against that law? It takes a mild degree of thought and research to see that it is impossible for the theory of evolution to be true. --66.82.9.86

The 2rd law of thermodymanics only would prohibit evolution if the earth was a closed system but however the earth is a open system so the 2rd law of thermodymanics wouldent prohibit evolution.--Fang 23 00:04, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Yes, we have this in our claims directory, under 2nd law of thermodynamics prohibits evolution. Basically, your body growing from a single fertilised egg to what you are now would also seem to directly go against that law of decline, but it happens. --Doddy 01:24, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

The problem is that creationists never seem to invest much more thought than "a mild degree". --tk 07:12, 14 April 2007 (BST)

Descended from apes

"when the media repeats the mistakes of creationists (such as saying humans descended from apes or monkeys)"

I don't think this is a good example. We, and by extension our common ancestors with chimps, are apes. But at the moment I can't think of a better example. --tk 07:12, 14 April 2007 (BST)