> I have followed this thread for a little bit, and have read  a few arguments based on the presupposition that evolution is a (the?) creative process by which organisms are developed over long periods of time.

This is absolutely correct. Most of modern science proceeds on the
assumption that evolution takes place. By studying the fossil record,
the idea was hatched. It has been supported by studying dna, which is
essentially a living fossil record of the species which preceded and
traits that they had and which still exist in the species of today. If
this were not true then species would be immutable and inviolable,
which is not the case. I don't propose that we debate this. I merely
politely point out that this is considered a done deal in most of our
minds, which means a debate would probably be mostly futile. I freely
admit that I am 100% biased, currently working as I am in a Genomics
laboratory.

for more info see:
http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v422/n6934/pdf/timeline_01626.pdf

or email me for a copy of "Landmarks in genetics and genomics"

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Peter L Borst
Danby, NY  USA
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http://picasaweb.google.com/peterlborst

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