God created man in His own image out of dust—that is already created components. What a strange and impossible world would it be if its steward, bore no commonality with his charges; man must be similar, but also superior, in what is most important, to all other animals—as the one animal made like God. All creation is also currently frustrated and subject to decay—that is all resultant of the Fall.
I think the evidence would show—if it is available—actual de-evolution in humans...in that genetically, and in almost all other respects, human beings were superior thousands of years ago, than we are now. Yes, our collection of knowledge is far greater—hence we live more comfortable, and by in large, a more enlightened existence, but the whole concept of progress, and social Darwinism, was an industrial-era notion, as living conditions radically improved starting 200 years ago. My own notion here, for certain, but not without a philosophical and biblical basis.
As to corrupt notion of God thinking so little of man, you should repent.
Since we have remains from those thousands of years ago, you should be able to show definitely that these earlier men were superior .....
At least you are honest in that you acknowledge that you do not let facts get in your way of your opinion.
Why did God use dust?