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ary mechanisms" were understood to have, in reality, no evolu-
tionary power.
Darwin based his evolution allegation entirely on the
mechanism of "natural selection." The importance he placed on
this mechanism was evident in the name of his book: The Origin
of Species, By Means of Natural Selection…
Natural selection holds that those living things
that are stronger and more suited to the natural

conditions of their habitats will survive in the
struggle for life. For example, in a deer herd un-
der the threat of attack by wild animals, those
that can run faster will survive.
Therefore, the deer herd will be
comprised of faster and
stronger individuals. However,
unquestionably, this mecha-
nism will not cause deer to
evolve and transform them-

Natural selection only selects out the
disfigured, weak, or unfit individuals of
a species. New species, new genetic
information, or new organs cannot be
produced through natural selection.

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