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Adding →Increasing genetic information
The "gene frequency" definition avoids the distinction between [[microevolution]] and [[macroevolution]] - a distinction which is important to anti-evolutionists.
The "gene frequency" definition avoids the distinction between [[microevolution]] and [[macroevolution]] - a distinction which is important to anti-evolutionists.
=== Increasing genetic information ===
Creationists define evolution as being an increase in genetic [[information]].<ref>Wieland, Carl, [http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/599 Beetle Bloopers], ''Creation'' 19(3):30</ref> In order to go from the hypothesised first living cell to the variety of creatures that exist today, evolution needs to add massive quantities of genetic information, such as for hair, eyes, blood, and wings. Creationists argue that the following do not constitute evolution, because no new genetic information is generated:
* Losses of genetic information, through mutations or natural or artificial selection.
* Transfer of existing genetic information from one living thing to another.
* Duplication of existing genetic information.
These processes have all been observed, but creationists argue that what has not been observed is the generation of new genetic information.
== Scientific theory, philosophy, or religion ==
== Scientific theory, philosophy, or religion ==