> But in the case of DNA, information theory has shown that we can never decide
> whether it was random chance or a Designer who created the DNA in living
> systems. To me that is a significant point.
>
> glenn
>
Good point, Glenn. It may perhaps be generalized to state that on the basis of
observation alone, fallen humans will never be able to decide whether or not
there is a God -- a point made by the Reformers; hence the need for Scripture.
I can't help but relate this to another example -- the story about Penzias and
Wilson, when they were using a large microwave antenna to determine the cosmic
background noise level. They received an unexpected high noise level, and
thought it might come from a resistive residue in the antenna -- left by nesting
pigeons. They concluded, 'we're either looking at the creation of the universe,
or pigeon droppings.'
(This is an old story that has often been told; but it is not an urban legend.)
Paul Arveson, Research Physicist
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