[Ruminator]

Pie, thank-you for your input and now thoughtfulness.

I appreciate both.
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Wow. Umm... really? Because I was pretty sure that punctuated equilibrium and phyletic gradualism were still the premier explanations.

As far as I know they still are the primary evolutionary theories from which to choose Phage. Though my understanding is that punctuated equilibrium is more of an observation based on the fossil record than it is a theory in the usual sense.

Here is a hint: Just because something is unlikely does not mean it is impossible.

Taken at face value, a true enough statement. However it does fail at being able to cover all scenarios. For example in the application of the laws of chance there comes a point where although the stated formula is 1 chance in so many, it is also a point at which the possible becomes no longer possible.
Emile Borel, an eminent French expert on probability stated it this way, "Events whose probability is extremely small never occur."

In fact given the evidence that it did in fact happen you should conclude that no matter how unlikely it is... it happened!

Phage, its not a fact that any species have evolved from another species, let alone all species, but a presumption. Were it so, there there would be countless transitional specimens found throughout the fossil record between all of the species and their ancestors.

The short answer includes this: Your brain works just like many other people's brains. Poorly.

Only through study and practice can you improve your thinking, and this involves providing proper evidence for your conclusions. This is *not* a simple lesson to learn, but it is crucial.

Thank-you for the words of wisdom.
And you are correct, I have not yet gotten to the evidence for my positions.
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Thank-you Dana for your helpful responses.
I have no disagreement about the social advantages and accomplishments derived from our selfishness.

But please, if you have something you consider particularly compelling, I'll happily look at it.

Thank-you again Dana, when given the time I would like your, and the others thoughts on some of the scientific evidence against evolution.

Thanks a lot richlevy(FSM), I'll check it out as soon as I can with the holidays and all.
Regarding religious organizations, its my belief that men have made far larger than God has desired. Small community groups that can care for individuals needs is the largest I would like to see them.

I agree with your point.