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Originally posted by Gosei_Passion
I know I haven't been active at all in this entire thread and in fact is the first time I've read it in a long time. but i just thought I would throw in my two cents just because I am a strong beleiver in evolution.
I see where you are coming from with not seeing much in the way of evolution in humans but not all evolution is something that is outwardly apparent
just a thing to put out there
sicklecell anemia - which by definition production of a blood hemoglobin which doesnt absord as much oxygen as normal hemoglobin. although it can be fatal, sickle cell in one mutation form carries a distinct advantage over normal blood as it doesn't allow Malaria to affect an individual
Sickle Cell Anemia
everyday we as people may use antibacterial soaps and such. and it kills bacteria. well until the bacteria begins to evolve and create a defense or immunity to the "antibacterial" products
bacteria
Another fact i remember hearing and dug up. As you get into high altitudes oxygen will begin to lessen.because of the lack of oxygen humans might develop acute hypoxia. now those people who do live in those enviroments have developed a defense against this through evolution. this defense has given their blood the ability to carry more oxygen than a normal human who lives at sea level
National Geographic
just a few things to ponder. now because I beleive evolution doesn't mean that I dont beleive the bible. I can't prove either right or wrong and no one ever will be able to I'm sure. but to me evolution just makes a lot more sense
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It's important that you understand the difference between adaptation and evolution, because they are not the same. Evolution is a major change, always physical and observable, such as body parts changing and "morphing" into something else over a period of time. Adaptation, on the other hand, is a change within your existing self. Your body is adapting constantly to everything going on around you: light, smell, touch, hearing, and taste, as well as other changes like your oxygen example. Anybody who spends enough time at high altitudes will adapt to it. Think about it: when you go into someone else's house it usually has a different smell, doesn't it? After 15 minutes, do you still notice it or smell it? No. Concerning the soap example; that's the same deal. Just like a vaccine in humans, the bacteria begins to recognize what's killing it and either avoid it or find some other way to keep itself from dying. Is it still bacteria? Yes. It's simply adapting to its environment.