It's painful to see what should be a smart man fall into such a idiotic trap. I guess that's to be expected when one governs his science by a "need" to believe in a specific supernatural point of view.
He should read up on the concept of "adaptation," and how life forms adapt (or fail) to their environment. But, to him and his nutty folowers, that would heretical.
Ross would seem to be in the long line of idiot savants, those with high IQs in some areas, and low in other areas. Similarly with EQ (emotional quotient). A sudden need for emotional reassurance does not equal a rational discussion.
Consider the hidden objectives in the Discovery Institutes', 'intelligent design' Wedge Document.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/2437/wedge.html
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* To see intelligent design theory as the dominant perspective in science.
* To see design theory application in specific fields, including molecular biology, biochemistry, paleontology, physics and cosmology in the natural sciences, psychology, ethics, politics, theology and philosophy in the humanities; to see its influence in the fine arts.
* To see design theory permeate our religious, cultural, moral and political life. "
This makes it clear that they are not really concerned about evolution--the IDers have planned for much larger political, social, and police power.