Evolution: A Theory in Crisis
Evolution: A Theory in Crisis is a science book by Michael Denton published in 1985. The book is notable for being one of the first books to openly challenge the "Big Science" orthodoxy of Darwinism[1] and introducing acclaimed scientist Michael Behe to the flaws in Darwinist theory[2].
Arguments
Evolution relies on the idea that a gradual change in organisms can produce new organims. Behe gives this example:
- He sat on the mat.
- He stt on the mat.
- He sto on the mat.
- He stoo on the mat.
- He stood on the mat.
While the first and last sentences are meaningful, the intermediate stages are not. This is similar to how evolutionists belief that apes evolved into people - while apes and people can both successfully eat, drink, reproduce, etc., the genetic make-up of a "transitional form" would not produce a viable animal.
The book does not address Intelligent Design, but merely destroys the arguments that are typically given to support evolution.
References
- ↑ Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
- ↑ http://www.origins.org/mc/resources/ri9602/behe.html