The flagellum is said to possess "irreducible complexity," meaning it could not have been produced by evolution. This argues for an outside intelligent designer operating beyond the laws of nature.
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Posted on: December 5, 2007 3:51 PM, by Greg Laden
The flagellum is said to possess "irreducible complexity," meaning it could not have been produced by evolution. This argues for an outside intelligent designer operating beyond the laws of nature.
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Comments
Posted by: Virgil Samms | December 5, 2007 4:37 PM
It's really sad.
Posted by: Skeptic4u | December 5, 2007 5:18 PM
Conservapedia is full of fun facts. Check out the "Richard Dawkins" entry! Lulz!
Posted by: PalMD | December 5, 2007 5:34 PM
Well it is true it is "said to". They just forgot to mention the sayers are bunch of brain-dead religious extremists who think science should be about proving the bible.
Posted by: sailor | December 5, 2007 7:31 PM
Quick, someone correct it to say "is babbled in tongues to...". Much more accurate.
Posted by: MemeGene | December 5, 2007 8:00 PM
Great! Now we can cancel a few grants 'cuz asking questions about the origin of something "irreducibly complex" is just stupid.
Posted by: tourettist | December 5, 2007 8:52 PM
Posted by: Ex-drone | December 5, 2007 8:52 PM