The debate between evolution and creationism centers on different interpretations of the origin and development of life. Here’s a science-based discussion of both perspectives: Evolution 1. Scientific Basis: 2. Mechanisms: 3. Evidence from Fossils: 4. Genetics and Molecular Biology: Creationism 1. Religious Basis: 2. Arguments Against Evolution: 3. Scientific Criticisms: 4. Educational and Scientific Consensus:… Continue reading Evolution vs. Creationism: Exploring the Evidence
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Battling ignorance – Evolution versus Creationism
Why is there still a conflict of evolution versus creationism? Today citizens need to make decisions based on science in voting or setting educational standards
Creationism as a Distortion of Reality
I’m writing a series of blog posts about creationism as a demonstration of the decline of scientific knowledge in the US, especially after recent efforts by states to ban books and re-write science textbooks and curricula in schools. Evolution and the folly of creationism An online discussion titled ‘The Controversy About Evolution’ caught my attention.… Continue reading Creationism as a Distortion of Reality
Cascoly Book Reviews – Travel, History & Science
Over many decades, my reading has followed many interests – here are highlights.
On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin
It always amazes that so many Americans refuse to accept the fact of evolution, a century and a half after Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species. I just finished reading Origin a few months ago, and it’s still a fascinating book, though of course many of the details have changed. The full title… Continue reading On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin
Classification of Birds on Our Safari by Order
Accipitriformes is an order of birds that includes most of the diurnal birds of prey, including hawks, eagles, vultures, and kites, but not falcons. For a long time, the majority view was to include them with the falcons in the Falconiformes, but many authorities now recognize a separate Accipitriformes. Anseriformes is an order of birds… Continue reading Classification of Birds on Our Safari by Order