...systems)—has been accounted for by his theory. Irreducible Complexity In The Origin of Species Darwin stated: If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ...modifications, my theory would absolutely break down. A system which meets Darwin's criterion is one which exhibits irreducible complexity. By irreducible...

...unsuitable environment, must be false. V In his ostentatiously candid manner Darwin admitted that, " If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ...modifications, my theory would absolutely break down " (Origin, 5th ed., 1869, p. 227). Two men were prominent in taking him at his word while he was yet...

...that kept Darwinian theory from being directly confirmed or disconfirmed. ) Another famous instance: "If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ...modifications, my theory would absolutely break down" (Origin, p. 189 ). Many have risen to this challenge, but, as we shall see in chapter 11, there are...

..."Natural selection acts only by the preservation and accumulation of small inherited modifications."® "If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ...modifications , -my theory would absolutely break down."70 On Darwin's own basis, therefore, if it is possible to call to -mind any structure of any...

...Darwinian Evolution. Behe's research concentrated upon Darwin's own test of the validity of his theory. If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ...modifications my theory would absolutely break down. (Charles Darwin, The Origin of Species, New American Library Edition, 1958, p. 171) Behe believes that...

...this he was certainly more candid than his opponents. The potential tests Darwin mentioned arc: • 'If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ...modifications, my theory would absolutely break down'; 'certain naturalists believe that very many structures have been created for beauty in the eyes of...

...now called irreducible complexity were shown to be true. "If it could be demonstrated", said Darwin, "that any complex organ existed which could not possibly...modifications, my theory would absolutely break down." 3i> Well, it has been so demonstrated clearly and convincingly. "Cited in ETC, p. 102. •*•'' Behe,...

...Interestingly, Darwin himself grasped the problem and even admitted that it could falsify his theory. "If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ...formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications," he wrote, "my theory would absolutely break down."11 Today we can confidently say that his theory has...

...terror, massacres, hunger, poverty, and oppression: the morals of the Qur'an. 102 PAGES Darwin said: "If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ...modifications, my theory would absolutely break down." When you read this book, you will see that Darwin's theory has absolutely broken down, just as he feared...

...must be supernatural" (DM, 125-26). Darwin, recognizing that his whole theory was here at stake, said: If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ...modifications, my theory would absolutely break down. (OS, 171) Given his principles, Darwin could not "save" his theory by allowing divine insertions here...