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“In order to say that some function is understood, every relevant step in the process must be elucidated.”

Quote by Michael Behe

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Michael Behe is a renowned biochemist known for his contributions to the field of molecular biology. He gained widespread attention for his theory of 'intelligent design,' which challenges some fundamental principles of evolution. Born on January 18, 1952, Behe has made significant impacts in the scientific and philosophical discussions surrounding biology. more

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“As commonly understood, creationism involves belief in an earth formed only about ten thousand years ago, an interpretation of the Bible that is still very popular. For the record, I have no reason to doubt that the universe is the billions of years old that physicists say it is. Further, I find the idea of common descent (that all organisms share a common ancestor) fairly convincing, and have no particular reason to doubt it.”

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“It is often said that science must avoid any conclusions which smack of the supernatural.”

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“In the 19th century the anatomy of the eye was known in great detail and the sophisticated mechanisms it employs to deliver an accurate picture of the outside world astounded everyone who was familiar with them.”

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