So Creationists like Fossils Now?


	So Creationists like Fossils Now?

JohnWaterman

8-10-2007 1:05 AM

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evolution, creationism, fossils

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8-11-2007 9:15 AM

ghgroenewold

I see a lot of people in the creationist camp jumping on this find as if it disproves evolution when it clearly does not. Of course they will jump on anything that gives them even a glimmer of hope.

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