tive creature in terms of evolution, it should be a creature of very
low intelligence.
Another example is the ability to fly. Insects, birds, extinct rep-
tiles, and even certain living mammals have wings; which is to say,
flight has evolved in at least four different classifications of animals.
According to evolution theory, why should all of these groups, on
completely different imaginary evolutionary paths, have the same
outcome? Is it possible for these completely separate groups to de-
velop the same organic structure through an accidental evolutionary
process? Why would coincidences follow the same common design
in each case? This illustrates the folly of explaining away all these
questions by mere coincidence: The common design in these crea-
tures can be explained only by the existence of a common Designer,
that is to say, through God’s creation.
Molecular Evidence Disproves the Claim that a Common
Ancestor Can Explain Similarities
Regarding similar structures, the most important evidence to
disprove the claims of evolutionary theory comes from molecular
biology.
Before the genetic coding structure of DNAwas discovered, the
claim that similar organs “evolved” from a common ancestor was
presented as plausible by evolutionists. As more knowledge was
gained of genetics, however, scientists discovered the genetic code
for similar organs, and it emerged that usually these genes were
markedly different. This discovery dealt the common-ancestor as-
sertion a deadly blow.
One fact that emerged in regard to this discovery was the five-
fingered (or pentadactyl) hand structure encountered in all land-liv-
ing vertebrates.
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