So,
if we accept the theory of evolution currently being promoted as gospel truth (which I am not so opposed to in many respects), then every biological entity currently present on the planet has arisen from a presumably more primitive predecessor who was (through some genetic freak known as mutation) more aptly fitted to survive in it’s environment.
ie. Survival of the fittest.
Which means that throughout the [insert chosen timeframe] the earth has existed and been inhabited by biological entities many, many, many, many have been made extinct. Since humanity is a relative newcomer to this game of marbles we call existence we can’t very well have been responsible for the majority of extinctions which have occurred in the life of the planet.
Are you following me here, it’s getting logically twisty, but interesting, I hope.
I have two questions arising from this set of (what appear to be) facts.
- Why aren’t the bilbies, whales, rare ecuadorian spotted tree sloths etc etc etc evolving to cope with their environment, which includes humans? Or are they?
- Is it really more important than millions of dying people?
Personally I like the environment. It keeps me alive too and I would like my grandchildren to be able to experience the amazing splendour of the created world. I even recycle and farm worms. It’s just an intriguing example of our willingness to only hear what suits us.
Anyone want to argue??
