[DWPittelli]

I said: It only takes a single point mutation to "make a new function" that allows people to resist malaria.

You said: Is this truly a mutation if the ability already existed?

A mutation is an error in the DNA copying. A single point mutation changes just one of the base pairs in the DNA (e.g., A becomes G in the ATGC code). Yes, the rise of sickle-cell anemia was due to a mutation. And yes, the linear clumping pattern of the red blood cells that occurs in carriers of this mutation is a new function that did not exist before the mutation.

[Heartlander]

Well, we can play this game if you like…

You said: It only takes a single point mutation to "make a new function" that allows people to resist malaria.

I said: Is this truly a mutation if the ability already existed?

We can go into the ‘next step – a wing develops’ later…LOL!
And the selective advantages of sickle-cell anemia is a strong case I might add…LOL!

[gore3000]

the linear clumping pattern of the red blood cells that occurs in carriers of this mutation is a new function that did not exist before the mutation.

To call a deadly disease a 'new function' proving evolution is ludicrous. Guess if you kill everyone you improve the species. Sickle cell, if it were in the whole population would kill 25% of everyone born. Also, while evolutionists call this a great benefit, somehow those who do not carry the sickle cell gene manage to survive malaria also.