This is Russell2

Greetings,



What I've essentially said in my first post is let's take a look at this mutation and see how it's involved in the evolutionary process. What the links themselves go on to demonstrate is that a mutation (CCR5 delta 32) was introduced somewhere along the line which was successfully passed on to subsequent generations; in essence allowing the human species (at least upon the European continent) to survive. That some generations of people acquired the CCRD delta 32 mutation and were able to withstand the ravages of the bubonic plague is a testament to how the natural world around us operates: a change in genetic traits from generation to generation.

If it seems I was saying the opposite in my original post than I was either wording myself improperly or my post was simply misinterpreted.



To be frank, I do not know much of what is commonly said about creationists. It's not a well known school of thought in my corner of the globe and its movement is something I've only recently become acquainted with. Since I'm not very well versed in that area I'll refrain from agreeing or disagreeing with their philosophies until I've read up. However, my chief concern in this part of the thread is in discussing the influence mutations have on the evolutionary process.

That CCR5 delta 32 has acted as an instigator in helping humans to overcome the black death and proven benefitial for the survival of humans is irrefutable. That it took place in the form of genetic changes from generation to generation is also irrefutable. My claims are simply that this is part of the evolutionary process. I cannot imagine how else the above situation would be defined: a causal link between a mutation and its benefits being exploited by the successful population.

Regards,

Pantoufle