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Evolution

While the mechanisms of evolution are still under investigation, scientists universally accept that the cosmos, our planet, and life evolved and continue to evolve. Yet the teaching of evolution to schoolchildren is still a contentious issue. In Science and Creationism, the NAS states unequivocally that creationism has no place in any science curriculum at any level. Briefly and clearly, this booklet explores the nature of science, reviews the evidence for the origin of the universe and Earth, and explains the current scientific understanding of biological evolution.
(National Academy of Sciences)

The study of planetary biology and chemical evolution draws together experts in astronomy, paleobiology, biochemistry, and space science who work together to understand the evolution of living systems. This field has made exciting discoveries that shed light on how organic compounds came together to form self-replicating molecules -- the origin of life.
(Committee on Planetary Biology and Chemical Evolution, Space Studies Board. National Research Council )

I have read so many articles and research papers on evolution. The controversy of religion and evolution. Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) on evolution. All this curiosity of why we’re here, where we came from, where we’re going.
I’m here to tell you that everything evolves. From the universe to rocks and even water evolves. Air evolves, slowly but surely. I think that even I have evolved by reading about all this evolution.

It seems obvious to me that evolution occurs from some form of force or ‘mechanism’. Forces of nature and man changing the earth. Magnetic and gravitational forces changing the universe.

I understand that it’s human nature to be competitive. Competition has brought forth a lot of great inventions. But, science and religion can halt the competition and put their heads together and find common ground. Any spiritual person understands that there’s a difference between physical existence and spiritual existence. Yes, we are humans. Physical beings on this rock orbiting the sun. But, we are much more than that.

I’m about to get deep now.

We are souls. We are energy. We are the inner power of these physical bodies. And we evolve. By learning from our experiences. Our memories may fade here, but, they will all be restored when we die. Death, another misunderstood concept of life. We don’t die. These bodies we live in die. And we go back home to where we came from. Back to being our true selves. Only with more knowledge than when we came here.

My opinion on evolution is quite simple. God created it and from there it evolved. There are so many factions involved with evolution, one can’t even mention them all. One question, How boring would it be if everything always stayed the same?

Consider this. A woman has a baby. For the rest of this woman’s life, she watches this baby grow and change. Virtually evolve.

I don’t understand how this could be diffused as only being a scientific observation. In my 41 years of life, I have seen my surrounding areas evolve, I have even seen religion evolve. Just the other day, I heard the catholic bishops were discussing changing the way catholic believers pray. I can’t imagine allowing some one else to tell me how to pray. But, that’s just me. I am quite comfortable with my relationship with God. And it’s obvious God is comfortable with me. Just the way I am.

Thanks for listening to my beliefs.

Captain Curtis