Micro-evolution is not really evolution in the proper sense since it involves simply rearranging pre-existing genes in the gene pool. No new genetic information is added to the gene pool. The genes for the new breed of dog were in the gene pool at the start of the breeding process.

A poodle is a collection of genetic errors that accumulated in the dog gene pool. The stunted body, curly white fur and yapping bark are the result of careful inbreeding to combine the genes with these features. The short snout of the bulldog and the constant drooling of the St. Bernard are also genetic errors. These features are the result of genetic mutations that deleted base pairs from the genes. These features would most likely not be advantageous in the wild.

An HIV (AIDS) virus has over one million base pairs in the genes of its DNA. We often read of reports of new mutant strains of HIV that are resistant to various anti-viral drugs. This drug resistance comes about because of the deletion of base pairs in the DNA of the HIV virus. This deletion of base pairs changes the virus and how it reacts to the drugs. The DNA of HIV is prone to copying errors perhaps because of a lack of RNA proofreading. This again does not offer proof for evolution but is just an example of devolution. The DNA of the HIV is losing information over time. Devolution is the opposite of evolution. Devolution is evolution in reverse.

Dr. Lee Spetner, author of Not By Chance: Shattering the Modern Theory of Evolution, has said that no genetic mutation ever studied has been found to have added information to the DNA. (Even naturally occurring gene splicing simply transfers genetic info from one organism to another without a net increase in total info in the entire gene pool.) The human genome (DNA) contains over 30,000 genes that collectively consist of over a billion chemical base pairs. The deletion of even one base pair through mutation can have a profound consequence.

The deletion of one or more chemical base pairs from the DNA of a dog could, through proper interbreeding and inbreeding, result in a new breed of dog. It would be a new breed and not a new species because a new species would require a much greater change in the DNA.

The deletion of chemical base pairs from the DNA resulting in new breeds is not evolution but is DEVOLUTION. Life is not evolving upward but is devolving downward. There is an accumulation of mutations in the genes of all living things. The observed tendency of destructive mutational errors accumulating in the genes of living things serves to disprove Darwin's theory of evolution. Darwinian evolution predicts that beneficial mutations will accumulate in the genes.

This devolution or corrupting of the genetic blue prints of living things is a result of the curse that came on the world as a result of sin. God said to Adam after he fell into sin: "cursed is the  ground for thy sake" (Genesis 3:17).

We thank God for His great and precious promises to us. The curse on the creation that came as a result of sin will be lifted because of the redemption brought about by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. God will ">b>make all Things New" (Revelation 21:5) and He will Give us a "new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness" (2 Peter 3:13). We can look forward to a time when God will repair the DNA of all living things.

The Bible is scientifically accurate! Find the evidence at www.icr.org.  

Steps to salvation: Jesus said "Ye must be born again." (John 3:7)

1. Believe that God created you and loves you and sent the Messiah (Messiah is Hebrew for Christ) to redeem you.
2. Believe that Jesus the Messiah came in fulfillment of over 300 Bible prophecies to die for you to take upon Himself the penalty for your sins. (Isaiah 53:5-6, John 6:29, Romans 4:5, First Peter 3:18)
3. Turn from sin and call on the name of Jesus to receive forgiveness. (Romans 10:13)
4. Receive Jesus as Savior and experience the new birth. (John 1:12, Acts 2:38)
5. Follow Him as Lord. (John 14:21)

"Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10:13)

To receive the salvation that Jesus purchased for us at the terrible cost of His suffering and death on our behalf I invite you to pray this simple prayer:

"Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for sending Jesus, the promised Messiah, to die for my sins. I admit that I am a sinner and I ask for your forgiveness on the basis of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I ask you to fill me with your Holy Spirit to empower me to serve you under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, Amen."

If you prayed that prayer in the humble sincerity of your heart then you have received everlasting life, which includes power to live right in this life and entrance into heaven in the afterlife!

Bill Nugent, Overcomer Ministries of West Harrison, New York, USA

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DEFENDING THE FAITH APOLOGETIC ARTICLES Bill Nugent currently writes a series of articles called "Defending the Faith" which, as the title suggests, defend the Christian faith from the many attacks leveled against it in our postmodern world. The articles deal with such topics as evolution, UFOs, cults, modern/postmodern philosophy, liberal theology and popular culture. At the end of each article is an invitation to receive Christ as Savior and Lord. These articles are sent out over the Internet to several opt-in email lists. People who receive these articles are encouraged to resend them to their own lists and in this way reach their own unsaved relatives and friends with the Gospel. All Defending the Faith articles are © 2009 William P. Nugent, permission is granted to email or republish if credit given. To receive these articles which are sent out once per month fill in your email address below and click the SUBMIT button. *Security: Write the characters in the image above (Case sensitive)