Another step in the chain of evidence proving that life is not created but evolved: A lab observed shift from single-celled to multi-cellular life.

Such organisms as algae and yeast forming multicellular, macroscopic bodies from unicellular, microscopic ancestors thanks to mutation and selection.

This is not actually new but it is a huge blow to creationism because what was once considered one of the largest leaps in evolution is now known to be a relatively simple set of tiny steps.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4413236/
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Dainbramadge · 56-60, M

Isn't that so cool that God made that happen?

Pikachu

@Dainbramadge

God is certainly one possibility. However, more and more it appears to be a god of the gaps: An [i]unnecessary [/i]postulation.
When we don't have a natural explanation we are quick to give god the credit but we keep seeing that mysterious domain shrink as science reveals more about this world we occupy.

Dainbramadge · 56-60, M

@Pikachu that was pretty well that out and I thank you. Now I'm going to sound like a dick.
I was just kidding.

Pikachu

@Dainbramadge

lol no worries. It's a legitimate position of creationists even if it was not said in earnest.

Dainbramadge · 56-60, M

@Pikachu now I have an honest question for you
I am in no way trying to start a fight with you either.
I have seen some of your other posts and I just wonder why you are against creationist.
Actually I see people a lot on here bashing the Bible thumpers. Not saying that's what you do but I just wondered.

Pikachu

@Dainbramadge

Well i'm not against Creationists, per se. What i am against is their denial of science or (when it suits them) their attempts to claim the legitimacy of science in order to justify what is undeniably motivated reasoning, the foundation of which is a faith-based view of the world.
I have zero issue with people believing in god or even believing that god is the instigator of evolution. I just object to alternately attacking or claiming science depending on whether it confirms or contradicts their worldview.
Strikes me as dishonest.

Dainbramadge · 56-60, M

@Pikachu I got to say I didn't expect an answer quite like that. That's very well thought out.
Now I will say I am fascinated by people that have belief.
I think it would be cool to believe in a higher power. A higher power that lets s*** things happen to you so better can happen later.
I don't know I just think it would be cool.

Pikachu

@Dainbramadge

Well thanks. I think it's a reasonable position lol.
I also think it would be pretty cool to believe in god. To be sure that there is a purpose for your life or your suffering and that in the end you will live on in paradise with your friends and family.
Sounds dope as hell lol