Ah, evolution—the idea that humans are constantly “improving” over time, ascending to some Darwinian Mount Olympus of perfection. Yet here we are in 2024, armed with miraculous modern medicine but still grappling with a genetic deck that’s fraying at the edges. Down syndrome, caused by an extra chromosome 21, is just one glaring example of how the human genome is not some flawless, self-upgrading operating system. Instead of evolving, it seems like our genetic code is more akin to Windows ME—buggy, outdated, and occasionally crashing spectacularly.
Remember when the Bible listed those staggering lifespans of ancient folks, and everyone chuckled? Methuselah, for instance, clocked in at a casual 969 years (Genesis 5:27, if you’re fact-checking). But modern humans? If we hit 90, we’re treated like national treasures and given plaques at family reunions. Why? Because our bodies are breaking down faster than a cheap lawn chair under a sumo wrestler. If evolution is supposed to make us better, why aren’t we bench-pressing cars and living for centuries by now? Instead, we’re popping pills for conditions that didn’t even exist a hundred years ago.
Let’s talk genetics. Far from improving, the human genome is showing signs of degradation. Scientists have noted an accumulation of mutations over generations, many of which lead to diseases or disabilities. Translation? Humanity is not a shiny new iPhone that gets better with every upgrade; we’re more like an old flip phone that’s lost the ability to send texts and now drops calls. This isn’t just a theological gripe—it’s observable reality. Evolution demands that natural selection weeds out the weak, but instead, genetic errors pile up like unwashed laundry. Where’s the “fitness” in that?
Sure, modern medicine is keeping us alive longer than our great grandparents, but is it really “improving” the human condition? Or is it just duct-taping the cracks in a crumbling foundation? Without antibiotics, surgeries, and synthetic hormones, most of us wouldn’t even make it past 50. Meanwhile, humanity’s reliance on technology only underscores how poorly we’re doing on our own. Just imagine Methuselah looking down on us, shaking his head at how we’re winded after climbing two flights of stairs. If you think this is progress, I’ve got a bridge to sell you.
From a biblical worldview, this all makes perfect sense. The Bible doesn’t promise a steadily improving human condition; it predicts exactly the opposite. The Fall introduced sin, death, and decay into creation. And guess what? The evidence is everywhere—from our deteriorating genomes to our failing bodies. Humanity isn’t on an upward trajectory; we’re spiraling downward, dragging our genetic baggage with us. So go ahead, laugh at Methuselah’s 969 years—but the joke’s on you. At this rate, we’ll be lucky if our great-great-grandkids live past 30.
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