14 Reasons Why Evolution Defies Logic by Doug Batchelor

Introduction

 An Amazing Fact: After forming a chrysalis, a caterpillar undergoes an extraordinary transformation into a butterfly. Its body dissolves into a cellular soup, then reorganizes into a delicate new form. This complex, two-week process relies on countless precise molecular mechanisms—a testament to the incredible designs found in nature.

Even the most passionate supporters of the theory of evolution must admit that the astounding metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly deeply challenges their naturalistic Darwinian explanations. How could such complexity arise through accidental, random mutations? And this is merely one of countless examples in which nature challenges popular science. 

Imagine suddenly finding a Porsche 911 inside your garage. You wouldn’t assume it appeared there by a happy accident. Its intricate design, from the engine to the emblem, clearly points to intelligent creation, just as the words on these pages point to an intelligent author (wink wink).

Similarly, the intricate processes of nature point to an intelligent Designer.

Let’s not be too harsh on Charles Darwin. He couldn’t have anticipated the challenges his theory would face in the centuries after On the Origin of Species. In his time, the cell was seen as a simple blob of protoplasm, not the intricate, self-repairing molecular machine we know today. Nor was he aware of the absence of transitional fossils—the so-called “missing links”—that his theory so desperately needs. However, he did admit how his theory could be falsified: “If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed, which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down.”

Now, over 150 years later, evidence continues to stack up against the theory of evolution. From the sudden appearance of fully formed creatures in the Cambrian explosion to the irreducible complexity of biological systems like the bacterial flagellum, the cracks in Darwin’s ideas are undeniable. This brief booklet presents 14 pieces of evidence that cast serious doubt on evolution—and what it all ultimately means for you today …

Introduction

EVIDENCE 1: Life

EVIDENCE 2: DNA

EVIDENCE 3: Mitochondrial Eve

EVIDENCE 4: Cambrian Explosion

EVIDENCE 5: Symbiotic Relationships

EVIDENCE 6: Sexual Reproduction

EVIDENCE 7: Irreducible Complexity

EVIDENCE 8: Dino Soft Tissue

EVIDENCE 9: Living Fossils

EVIDENCE 10: Geologic Column

EVIDENCE 11: Missing Links

EVIDENCE 12: Fossil Record

EVIDENCE 13: Homology

EVIDENCE 14: Radiocarbon Dating

Conclusion: Where Are You Going?