Debating Evolution: Gaps and Contradictions

Below are some arguments presented against the standard version of evolutionary theory, supported by quotes from the provided materials:

1. Some proponents of evolutionary theory themselves express doubts about certain aspects of it, which, according to critics, indicates internal contradictions. As stated:
"Statements by the proponents of evolutionary theory themselves are cited. Their remarks refute one or another evolutionary concept, not the entire evolutionary theory. Yet there are so many such 'collapsed' evolutionary hopes that it creates a sense of hopelessness for the entire field. Evolutionary thought is at an impasse in every direction. It is yesterday’s scientific thought. 'The theory of evolution is the backbone of biology; thus, biology finds itself in the peculiar position of being a science based on an unproven theory.'"
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2. Another argument concerns the fossil record. Some authors claim that as more data accumulates, it becomes clear that fossils fail to confirm the gradual transition of one species into another. For example:
"In fact, the more complete the fossil record data become, the more clearly they prove the error of Darwin’s theory. Strangely enough, Darwinists select their evidence from finds made on land, that is, in places where fossils are the worst preserved. The poorer the preservation of a fossil, the easier it is to build the details of the theory around it. But in the case of marine animals we have a relatively complete picture, where the preservation of remains is good. And here there are no signs of a gradual, step-by-step transformation of one animal into another, fundamentally different from the original. Only intraspecific variations can be observed, that is, signs of microevolution, while fundamental changes are completely absent."
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3. A significant difficulty lies in constructing continuous evolutionary chains between simple organisms and complex forms of life. One excerpt notes:
"Generation after generation, the whole world awaited confirmation. After all, the essence of Darwinism is the gradual evolution of species. Yet no evidence appeared. And even now, no one has found sequential chains that would help construct uninterrupted lines between simple organisms and complex ones. History has preserved in the fossils only certain segments of the path. The remaining fragments are missing to such an extent that it is impossible to connect one with another."
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4. The insufficient number of transitional forms also raises questions. It is noted:
"The life forms found in fossils are neither published nor considered as new and sudden mutations occurring over a very short time. But attempts to present these forms are explained by their random appearance and survival thanks to uniquely altered environmental conditions. Darwin did not take into account the lack of discovered transitional forms in the life of biological species."
(Source: 9, page: 128)

5. Experimental verifications of Darwinian positions are also subject to criticism. One quote indicates that experimental confirmations of the theory are limited to work with microorganisms, while for more complex life forms it is assumed that it takes too long for generational changes:
"Although Darwinism did not meet the requirements of a scientific theory (this will be discussed later), it was nevertheless accepted by the scientific community as a theory. However, confirming the theory always requires an experiment. Evolutionists have always referred to the fact that evolution occurred over millions of years—so such an experiment cannot be conducted. Yet an experiment was still carried out. The fact is that in the evolutionary process, the number of years isn’t what matters, but rather the number of generations required. Bacteria change generations very quickly. If other organisms and animals, according to evolutionists' calculations, require millions of years to undergo the necessary number of generational changes, then for bacteria the same process takes only three years."
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These arguments highlight several important aspects: contradictions within the evolutionary theory itself, unconvincing fossil evidence (manifested in the absence of transitional forms and difficulties in establishing continuous chains of species origin), as well as problems with the experimental verification of fundamental evolutionary assumptions.

Such observations have become the subject of scientific and philosophical debates, as they call into question the completeness of the explanations provided by the standard theory of evolution, leading some researchers to seek alternative explanations for the origin of life's diversity.