[xzins]

abiogenesis

We have been told again and again that "abiogenesis" has nothing to do with evolution. I have said that I remember from the textbooks I was taught from in the 60's that the "Protein sea" and "a bolt of lightning" were Step 1₁ and step 1₂.

Now, here is evidence that I didn't make it up.

They DO connect the 2. Sure as shootin'.

[ml1954]

They DO connect the 2. Sure as shootin'.

Some do. Some want to try to. Some don't. Some don't care. So what?

That doesn't change that the TOE stands with or without abiogenesis. It is not dependent on it, as has been said probably tens of thousands of times on FR.

Did you have a point to make?

And about that Genesis, Exodus, Bible thing...there are many religious leaders who've DISconnected a literal interpretation of it from the TOE, the Emancipation Proclamation, Women's rights, etc.

[Coyoteman]

I have said that I remember from the textbooks I was taught from in the 60's that the "Protein sea" and "a bolt of lightning" were Step 1₁ and step 1₂.

Perhaps you had a Biology textbook which covered more than just evolution. You know, like steps 1 through n...