My first degree is a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching with certifications in biology and physical education. I have an affinity for the field of biology and the incredible progress that has been made in understanding our planet through the sciences. It is amazing to see the advances made in medical and communication technologies in my life time.
It is also amazing at how entrenched the theories of Darwinian evolution have become in the scientific community. There is no doubt that micro evolution takes place within species of animals. But there is very much that denies that macro evolution takes place; that is the big jumps from one kind to another.
Over the weekend I went to see Expelled—The Movie, starring Ben Stein. It is a look at the climate surrounding the scientific community in regard to the question of Intelligent Design. There is a growing number of people, scientists included, that believe the idea of an Intelligence behind the beginnings of life is a viable answer to the questions of the origins of life. But when such ideas are proposed or mentioned in the place of higher learning as worthy of discussion, the scientific community reacts swiftly and summarily to have it removed, along with the ones making the proposal.
I was particularly drawn to the discussions of the advances in the study of cell biology that were presented in film. So many things have been discovered since the time I was in school. I was facsinated to see the things learned about the order and structure with the cell, how the components work in such a precise way. I makes me want to get back in a lab and let someone show me those things first hand. It also solidifies my belief that there is an Intelligence behind the functions. Random accidents cannot produce such complexities!
In the movie, Stein reveals the issue in a sound and sane way, suggesting that in a free society we should be able to present ideas for consideration without being muzzled by those in power who disagree. The movie deserves to be seen. There have been factions trying to keep it out of movie houses, but it is available in a few in our area. I hope many go see it and form their own conclusions.
