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Originally Posted by Matt L
There is a reason for that, and it is because such things are outside of the scope of the Theory of Evolution.
Look up abiogenesis. It's a reused name, but again applicable.
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The premordial pond stuff is interesting. It's also just as fantastic as any god story I can think of. Any scientist can point out a number of holes in the abiogenesis theory. For example, the formation of proteins would have been hampered by the toxic compounds being created in the same pond. This suggests some kind of protection mechanism to shield these precursors of life so that they can complete their 'goal' or 'mission' (I'm trying real hard not to say plan). Based on science alone it's a very incomplete picture, but the only one we have. Should we teach bad science, or none at all?