Creation Science Rebuttals -

Flying Sheep?

7 February 2006

     The 7 February 06 daily feature for the young earth creation science ministry Creation Moments discusses the flame retardant properties of sheep's wool.

     The authors relate how a manufacturer came up with a wool-blend fabric for use in airline seats, that was resistant to flame up to 5,000 degrees (for a few minutes exposure).  They go on to say how sheep had no need for this property in wool, as they don't fly.  Implied in this is the unspoken argument that evolution would not develop this feature on its own.

     Evolution, if one believes in evolution, easily explains wool.  The wool is designed (or evolved) in order to protect the sheep from the environment...cold, wind, rain.  That it has fire-resistant properties as well is not due to its need to be fire resistant.  It's just a coincidence.  Using a silly sight-picture of flying sheep is merely an emotional argument, meant to show that evolution is stupid.  However, this fire-retardant feature has nothing to do with evolution.

     As Christians we should thank God for the wool we obtain from sheep.   However, as is typical of Creation Moments claims, this is strictly a "God of the Gaps" type argument.  Presenting such an argument in defense of creation is a pointless exercise in futility...it will strengthen those who already believe, but will do nothing to argue for your position with the atheist or old earth creationist.

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