Question for Atheists ( hoping for a interesting debate)

Why do Roses 🌹 have thorns?

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newjaninev2 · 56-60, F

Roses don't have thorns... they have prickles.

Thorns are modified branches and have vascular tissue, often originating from axillary buds.

Prickles are epidermal outgrowths that can form on any part of the plant, but often form on stems. They have no vascular tissue.

Heavenlywarrior · 36-40, M

@newjaninev2 ok what’s your understanding for these sharp prickles forming?

newjaninev2 · 56-60, F

@Heavenlywarrior Oh, it's Wednesday morning, I have just finished breakfast, and having popped onto SW I saw that question and dropped in a quick comment.

Once this cup of tea has had the desired effect, and after I'm back from the shops (it's late autumn and the forecast is for very heavy rain), I'll be able to offer more of a contribution (hopefully so), but I'm sure others here have already answered your question 😀

Heavenlywarrior · 36-40, M

@newjaninev2 sure . I’d like to ask many questions to challenge you he atheist point of view. If you’re willing to entertain.

newjaninev2 · 56-60, F

@Heavenlywarrior What's the 'atheist point of view' and what would it have to do with the evolution of prickles on roses?

Heavenlywarrior · 36-40, M

@newjaninev2 i said point of view only because I disagree . Atheist world view regarding evolution, , is that it is unguided and purposeless.

Atheists claim mutations are random, yet plants develop prickles as a defense mechanism in order to less likely be eaten, or survive longer to spread their genes.