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Yes, "vestigial organs" were used as supporting evidence. In my high school anthropology class in 1968, vestigial organs were used as a supporting evidence to demonstrate the viability of evolutionary theory. I remember vividly the instructor pointing a fold in his ear and claiming that it was a vestigial "gill".

So, true to form, you ignore my argument. My point is, who cares if some vestigal organs have use? It doesn't invalidate anything.

The point is that evolutionists engage in "wishful thinking" in cases where they claim it is good science. Their science "evolves".

As do physists, mathemeticians, astronomers, etc. We know now that the ages-long theory of Gravity is wrong in many respects. This is because science KEEPS SEARCHING (which some may call "wishful thinking," I suppose). All branches, not just Biology. Or who do you think researched the vestigal organs more deeply? It sure wasn't Monks spending their time rereading John.

Mythos (religion) merely declares itself as truth and ends there.

Science "evolves." Mythos stagnates.

Mythos (religion) merely declares itself as truth and ends there.

Science "evolves." Mythos stagnates.

There was a PBS series 30 years ago called "Connections". James Burke was showing the development of technology in history and showing the relationship between various human endeavors. It was secular and NOT an apology for religion.

In one of the last episodes, Burke points out that while the Chinese in the east had independent scientific advances, such as gun powder, they never developed the synergy to develop a scientific culture. Burke pointed out that while those in the east were capable of observing scientific truth, they did not have the religious background to build on it. They held a belief in capricious gods who did not provide order and didn't particularly care about mankind.

Burke surmised that Western Civilization was able to build a scientific legacy due a to a belief in a creating God who provided an ordered universe. The basic idea of a scientific method is predicated on a belief that the whole universe is put together rationally. Experiments are repeatable.

Will Durant, one of the most prolific historical writers of all times came to the same opinion.

So much for "Mythos stagnates"!

If it wasn't for "Monks reading John" and studying MANY other things, your "prophet" Darwin would never have sailed on the Beagle.

Incidentally, the captain of said ship didn't want to take Charles aboard, as Mr. Darwin's NOSE was considered by many to be of an undesirable personality trait. This was reasonable and sufficient grounds to beach Darwin, but a number of politicos intervened.

Shcneah!