The Great Imposter (Evolution)

Chemical Mimicry as an Integrating Mechanism: Cuticular Hydrocarbons of a Termitophile and Its Host - http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/210/4468/431

The Stranger Who Isn't a Stranger

Genesis 17:8

Also I give to you and your descendants after you the land in which you are a stranger, all the land of Canaan, as an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.

Social insects seldom, if ever, tolerate other species within their communities. Strangers are generally identified by their smell, rather than by their appearance, since those insects that aren't actually blind have very poor eyesight. It is common for social insects to unite to destroy even one stranger who invades their nest.

Like most social insects, termites don't tolerate strangers. However, the Trichopsenius frosti beetle likes to make its living within the nest of just one species of termite. These termites produce a very specific mixture of 21 compounds that are mixed into a unique scent by which they identify nest mates. The unique scent includes a compound that is a third of the total mix, while other compounds are included as less than one percent of the mix. As unlikely as it sounds, the Trichopsenius is able to make the same mix of compounds so perfectly that its presence in the termite nest goes unquestioned.

Those who trust Christ for their salvation are strangers in this world. But unlike the Trichopsenius beetle, because we are strangers here, we should not strive to be like those among whom we are strangers. Like Abraham, those who trust in Christ have been given God's promise that He will lead them through this wilderness to a new and perfect land that will last forever. Abraham could not guess how God would make his descendants a great nation and give them a beautiful land. Nevertheless, he trusted God's promise, and we can, too!

Prayer: Dear Lord, teach me how to be like You and live as Your child. Amen.

References: Bombardier Beetles and Fever Trees, William Agosta, 1997, p. 46.

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[YourBrainOnReligion]

@korzon This is the same type of dumb ass argument jakedevon makes. I will tell you exactly like I told him - but I bet just like him - you also will not be able to wrap your feeble little mind around this:

Because the Wright brothers were not able to fly to the moon DOES NOT mean that it is an impossibility. Let it swirl around in that "genius" mind of yours and stop being an idiot. So what we haven't created full blown multi-cellular organisms YET -- that means its IMPOSSIBLE? Dumb!

[YourBrainOnReligion]

@jakedevon A species is very well defined:

Species: (1) The lowest taxonomic rank, and the most basic unit or category of biological classification. (2) An individual belonging to a group of organisms (or the entire group itself) having common characteristics and are usually capable of mating with one another.

-- So is evolution: "Evolution is the change in the inherited traits of a population of organisms through successive generations"

Where is this ambiguity you're insinuating exists?

[jakedevon]

@YourBrainOnReligion

"But he also doesn't deny that the earth is billions of years old..."

Everyone is ignorant of something.

What real evidence do you believe that Collins could have seen that would show that the earth is billions of years old?

[korzon]

@YourBrainOnReligion What reason is there to care about our planet when this life is only in a small sliver of our whole existence? Let that swirl around... it'll click.

That is why nobody cares because they share that belief let that swirl around what about the children they inherit our mess.Sorry unacceptable answer you gave for me and probably for most people.I care for my brother even you.If it doesnt get capped this is over.

[YourBrainOnReligion]

@korzon Yes science is responsible for destroying the earth. Nevermind that it was mainly euntroponuers who were the main force behind the implimentation of cars and all oil based crap. That's not relevant at all. It was all the scientists who were offered the jobs by these companies who are to blame - feeding your family is over-rated.

What reason is there to care about our planet when this life is only in a small sliver of our whole existence? Let that swirl around... it'll click.

[YourBrainOnReligion]

@korzon Francis Collins is one of the most esteemed genetic researchers there is and he is a christian. He even lead the human genome project. But he also doesn't deny that the earth is billions of years old or that evolution is a scientifically proven fact. Unlike you, he has taken the time to educate himself on the evidence and did not allow his dogma to block his vision. I mean doesn't a simple paragraph like this make you stop and go "Damn, maybe I'm really confused.." ? It truly should.

[korzon]

@YourBrainOnReligion And that science that makes gadgets please use that vast knowledge you have and plug that hole you scientists just made.Scientists + bankers funding them=poison the earth with oil.Science just destroyed this earth.Obviously we were better off without it.GOD makes a horse man makes a car the oil poisons the earth we all die.We realy have come such a long way with science so far in fact by using it we are all going to die from it.People wont be gambling they will be starving.

[korzon]

@YourBrainOnReligion Do you think all the real scientists are non christians?And the ones that brought us all the technology and gadgets cars fuel power computers are mostly athiests?Oh and we call A dog a species but the different kinds breeds.But when it comes to monkeys we separate them all into different species when their just breeds.If man evolved from apes there wouldnt be any more apes they would be extinct.A dog is a dog an ape is an ape a man is a man races=breeds.

[jakedevon]

@YourBrainOnReligion

And still your definition of 'evolution' does not even suggest that all organisms supposedly have a common ancestor.

Your personal attacks and strawmen haven't yet distracted me from the crux of the matter, Brent.

[jakedevon]

@YourBrainOnReligion

"You STILL haven't learned what a strawman is..."

You're still wrong. I do know what a strawman is. But I understand that this is just a distraction away from the topic, the same as your personal attacks against me.

"How is that dodging when that was the crux of his point?"

The supposed crux of his point was that Darwin died before genetics? I doubt that was his point.

And I've attended multiple biology classes. You got anything besides personal attacks and strawmen?

[YourBrainOnReligion]

@jakedevon You STILL haven't learned what a strawman is but STILL insist on labeling arguments as such? You're the epitome of fucking retarded dude.

"Way to dodge" How is that dodging when that was the crux of his point? Way to comprehend conversation you braindead buffoon.

Your biology professor? You haven't attended a biology class in your life. There isn't any feasible way a professor would tolerate your ignorance in class for more than 15 minutes before you were ejected for disruption.

[jakedevon]

@YourBrainOnReligion

"Darwin died before genetics."

Way to dodge.

What about genetics supposedly helps you define the word 'species'.

My biology professor took my class through the problems with the definition of 'species' during my freshman year. His explanation was similar to the problems that Darwin laid out.

And still your definition of 'evolution' does not even suggest that all organisms supposedly have a common ancestor.