Research Challenges "Survival of the Fittest"

Jeremiah 31:2

Thus saith the LORD: The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.

Charles Darwin popularized the phrase "survival of the fittest." Ever since, this idea that evolutionary change is driven by the necessity of survival has been essential to the idea of evolution. Evolutionists examine each feature of a plant or animal to try to determine why that feature evolved to help the creature survive. Researchers have modeled survival using two creatures with different features. Each feature gave the two creatures advantages over each other in differing situations. When conditions favor one of the creatures, it prospers, while the other suffers unless it evolves some advantage. While such simple models often appear in textbooks, such simplistic situations almost never happen in the real world.

In 1999, researchers in the Netherlands constructed a more complex model of changing conditions based on the real world. They examined phytoplankton populations where 20 to 40 species of algae and diatoms can exist in a cubic centimeter of water. They used a computer to model the various needs of each species and the resources available to them. And when one species thrives, it sets up the conditions for other species to thrive as it uses up the resources it prefers. In the end, who's thriving among the 20 to 40 species varies over time, but there is no deadly competition for survival.

Our survival depends not on the principles of survival of the fittest but on the provision of our gracious Creator.

Prayer: I thank You, dear Father, because my life depends on You. Amen.

References: Science News, "Algae need not be fittest to survive," 11/27/99, pp.340-341.

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[CorvetteCoonass]

It would seem the human race is setting up to destroy itself, even if it's not intended. Mother earth will shed her wrath. It is inevitable. Pride is the source of all negativity, I'm sure a lot don't believe me, but they don't realize that they themselves are being controlled by pride in that very instant.

[Anythingwilldo41]

It is survival of the fittest. It is among nations instead of individuals, however.

[CorvetteCoonass]

I think what he's trying to say is that nations have separated us as a race. The fact that we try to get all the oil is a case of ignorance and pride, not survival of the fittest.

[Anythingwilldo41]

Emotions only matter if you give them power.

I don't get sad, I don't get happy, I don't get angry, Unless I choose to.

I would classify any argument as a debate, call it what you want.

Feel free to use my words, I am pro-free speech and that includes words.

[sandbar3000]

Who said this was a "Debate"? Oh, wait. you did. That's right. This is a video about creationism. I used your words in a new video. Since you said yourself that you are unemotional - you shouldn't mind me using your words..

oh and emotions DO matter, since people have feelings and so do you.

[Anythingwilldo41]

Mean to say that?

This is a debate/arguement, feelings are irrelevant. For society to run better, it is at the cost of a few.

Its 100% correct to say that. Its only logical.

[sandbar3000]

That's not right to say "We don't need you since you do not benefit society". That is MEAN to say that. It's saying 'We do not care about the poor" or "whatever". I have no kids.

[hellavadeal]

People lived on earth a long time before money. Smarts ? yes , Our brains are the same size has The first modern man. Food grews natural and wild until civilization. No cities no polution clean water ect. I think early man was smarter in many ways.

[Anythingwilldo41]

Well.. Depends on how you look at it.

From an evolution stand point, They should go ahead and die.

If you do not benefit society, then we do not need or want you.

My personal belief isn't very emotional, Sorry for that. Anybody who cannot see 20/20, or has any disease/problem WHATSOEVER, should not reproduce.

You either 1) Stop having kids or 2)Die.

Hope I cleared it up.

[sandbar3000]

Resources! I never thought about that. So, you mean all kinds of resources, such as money, smarts, ability, everything?. I'd like to chat with you.