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Assuming this, we can see transitional fossils morphologically by varying expressions in certain phenotypes. The rates of change in these phenotypes can also be tested when paired against expected rates of change depedent on the strength of natural selection. We already know the rate of change with mutations, the success of certain mutations will simply depend on the strength of natural selection. This we can also compare to known geological events to tell a fuller story behind some transitional fossils. We can also date the fossils to give us an idea how old they are. Building this tree, along with related fossils, we can trace an approximate timeline toward a extant organism.
2.Do you consider the universe as a closed system? Do you believe in the Big Bang?
Also, do you believe simply adding energy to a closed system will produce life?
Also, do you believe simply adding energy to a closed system will produce life?
Toward your second question, no, easily. There are plenty of systems on Earth that have energy introduced to them daily and don't come alive. You can electrify a rock all day and it won't wake up. But any example of life is far from a closed system. Any organism must consume energy (be it from the sun, from plants, or from other animals) and it also loses energy (be it from excretion, heat, vibration, sound, and work) A closed system would have neither of these traits. In reality, a closed system is something of a hypothetical or a very carefully crafted situation. The only real possibility of a closed system is the universe and in it, eventually, over time, increase to a maximum entropy.
3.Biological increase in complexity is exemplified by a seed becoming a bush or flower or tree, or a fertilized egg becoming a person. However, the design is already present in these beginnings of life. The DNA is there from the beginning, along with whatever might be "sparking" it, and the rest is simply a matter of following instructions. It is not a random ordering from a non-ordered condition. It is a design being executed.
4. Crystallization happens to specific elements at specific times under specific conditions. It is a phenomena that is intrinsic to the atomic structure of the element or compound being considered. It is not a random ordering of a material from a non-ordered state, but rather the result of a specific design involved in the material and can be counted on to happen every time under the prescribed conditions. What is interesting about this particular thing is that there is a heat transfer involved in crystallization and the second law of thermodynamics is not violated therein. Heat is diffused.
I want to say that I appreciate someone who can debate and disagree civilly. We may never agree but it's nice to have someone who doesn't inevitably resort to childish name calling and personal insults. Let me ask you something...Do you believe in Geomagnetic field decay? If the earth's magnetic field is decaying at a predictable rate decreasing with a half-life of 1,465 (± 165) years, then using that equation and going back 20,000 years, the heat produced would have liquefied the Earth. How can the Earth be 600 billion years old?
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