Why do you share DNA with an ant? Why do mammals generally have four limbs? Why do different creatures’ limbs often develop via similar genetic programs? Evolutionists attribute these biological similarities—this “homology”—to a “common ancestor” among diverse creatures.

In short, no way. But Christians should understand the biblical and biological reasons why not. Then we can have a meaningful conversation with friends and family, made more relevant by the theatrical re-releases of 3-D versions of the Jurassic Park films that imagine cloned dinosaurs.

At any given time, no matter where we are, we’re not far from those infamous arachnids the spiders, most of which are not a threat.¹

The theistic evolutionary organization BioLogos recently and publicly challenged creationists to explain specific examples of “junk DNA.”¹ This “gauntlet” provides a unique opportunity to recognize and understand some of the evolutionists’ tactics.