Griz writes:
play Devil's Advocate
I suspect the best arguments in the thread will come from Devil's Advocates.
This probably should be a topic on its own - primarily because the force of the arguement and i don't really want dilute this thread which I believe will demonstrate the paucity of positive evidence for Creation Science.
Griz writes:
Microgranisms and parasites play a very important role in oxidation and reduction reactions, which in turn play an important role in sustaining the chemical composition of Earth's oceans and atmosphere. For example, marine phytoplankton produces a large chunk of the oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere.
First off I don't believe phytoplankton are considered parasites - just a nit in your otherwise valid arguement. There are of course many examples of symbiotic and mutualistic parasites that we and other creatures benefit from.
However, there a substantial number of parasites whose life cycle is nothing short of diabolic and horrific. There are many parasites who "cheat" and live solely off the flesh of other organisms for its own benefit until the host dies. There also many parasites that don't necessarily kill their host but cause immeasurable pain, anguish and misery.
One graphic examples I often reach for in this arguement is the
Guinea Worm. A quick look at the
images of will turn your stomach
Here is a creature that has a complex life cycle that appears to be designed. There are many more like hookworm, tapeworms, malaria, trichinosis, pinworms, liver flukes, roundworms, heart worms, on-and-on that can make Swiss cheese out of your organs.
Just to save a posts on this topic: I want to note that these are complex animals that are finely tuned to their hosts and environment. These creature did not some benign existence and took up a more nefarious way of making a living after the "fall". They have the appearance of design and I am glad it is merely an appearance for if they were designed I think you better accommodate for an evil designer in your theology.
Edited by Adminnemooseus, : Fixed one link. There was a space before one of the "".