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Originally Posted by MS Fowler
David,
If evolution fits the known facts so well, then why is there such a rise in "catoclysmology" (if that is a word). I refer to to search for cataclysmic events to explain certain aspects of our history. If evolution was so satisfactory, I doubt you would see that search.
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Are you referring to the mass extinction of dinosaurs about 65 million years ago or the mass extinction about 200 million years ago that gave rise to dinosaurs?
Not sure what gave rise to anything but since the fossil records indicate a massive die off of certain species at a certain time the goal of science is to find out why. Indications are that it was a cataclysmic event.
Evolution of species as I read it, is a completely separate issue from any cataclysmic event. Evolution would/did occur regardless of any cataclysmic event. All the cataclysmic event did was change the path of evolution due to eradication of species. Just as if you were to roll a ball down a street, if it hits a bump, it will change direction but continue to roll.
Further, I do not think any one in the science community has indicate that evolution is good, bad efficient or anything else. Evolution is what it is. Species do evolve. That is observable and factually true. Certain bacteria and strains of virus have become immune to the older medicines. There are animals that are genetically related to others but due to their location (Galapagos Islands is a perfect example) are unique. A marine Iguana comes to mind.
Perhaps there are better ways for life to progress but this is what nature has figured out. Species evolve over time to survive in their environment or they perish. It is what it is.