
Originally Posted by
ayki
according to our phylogeny, we did not EVOLVE from APES, but we do share a common ancestor. however, the apes and humans diverged from that common branch into distinct species...thus, saying that humans came from apes is inaccurate.
but, it really all comes down to whether you believe in EVOLUTION or the written words of the bible. i don't think they're mutually exclusive... maybe, both are true, we just have to expand our knowledge even more (that is, if we're capable of acquiring such knowledge)
--PS
try reading angels and demons... it tries to explain the bible version of how the universe was created by their discovery of anti-matter. they wanted to bring science and religion together.. although a fictional work, it still opens your mind up a bit for the possibility.