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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Utterly Stupid Quote of the Day
Category: Evolutionary Biology
Posted on: December 5, 2007 3:51 PM, by Greg Laden
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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