Darwin's Dilemma

The video focuses on answering Darwin's own concerns in relation to the "Cambrian Fossil Record". Darwin termed it a "Mystery" because the "Cambrian Explosion" was a spectacular event in which, within a very short period of time an abundance of new animals with own animal "body designs" arose fully formed not appearing to have any evolutionary ancestors. Darwin speculated that the "Fossil Record" in his time was incomplete and that given time the "Missing Fossil's" would be found thus solving the "MYSTERY". This video thus focuses on answering Darwin's assumptions given the fact 150 years has passed and in that time almost the entire planet has been combed for the missing "Fossil Record" and if anything Darwin's problem of finding the missing Record has greatly exausted it self as probably never able to find it because the evidence is getting more overwhelming that it does not exist.To his credit Darwin acknowledged in his book "The Origin of Species" in relation to the "Missing Fossil Record" that if it is not found that this would be a "Strong Argument for Creation." 150 years have passed and we are "NO Closer" to finding what Darwin said must exist for his "Theory of Evolution" to be proven.The video focuses on looking at what Darwin said "MUST EXIST IN THE FOSSIL RECORD FOR HIS THEORY TO BE ACCEPTED." Darwin speculated that evolution of life occurred through a multitude of small, undirected steps. This video shows the fossil record reveals "NO SUCH PATTERN." That the Fossil Types in the Cambrian Deposits where "Complex and Complete" and arrived on the scene seemingly out of nowhere. Many similar types of animals are alive today without any real advancements. In the production of this video they use Scientific Methods Not Known to Darwin in his Day to help answer Darwin's own questions and concern's in the "NEGATIVE."The video presentation thus on the balance of the evidence and probabilities "destroys Darwin's main arguments" for "Evolutionary Theory" having not found what Darwin himself stated must exist for his "Theory" to remain. Having after extensive research "not been able to find", Darwin's Prophetic Evidence in reviewing ALL THE KNOWN EVIDENCE IN SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES IN THE PAST 150 YEARS the case is seemingly closed on Darwin's Evolutionary Theory.Whilst the conclusion is "INTELLIGENT DESIGN" is the only plausible conclusion it should be noted James Valentine and Simon Conway Morris also appear on this video as paleontologists confirming in effect the Cambrian Explosion remains absolutely unresolved in Darwin's terms. This only lends support to the "INTELLIGENT DESIGN CONCLUSION" by the fact they are neutral in this regard but indirectly their conclusions support "INTELLIGENT DESIGN" by using Darwin's own admission if his "Missing Fossil Record" is not found than that would be a "VALID ARGUMENT FOR CREATION" OR ANOTHER WAY OF SAYING "INTELLIGENT DESIGN" AS THE CREATOR IS SURELY INTELLIGENT HENCE THAT WHAT HE HAS MADE (Human's) MUST CARRY HIS HALLMARKS, AS LOGICAL FACT, in contrast to "Animals" which the Bible reveals are "Instinctly Wise", not to be confused as "intelligence". God it appears has programmed animals instincts that they are self sufficient in adapting to the environment around them. This helps to explain why "animals do NOT have to be intelligent" and why the fossil record is silent on "Intelligent Animals" and why "evolution" is flawed because it's looking for something that does NOT EXIST, (intermediate fossils) hence the conclusions erred.For the above reasons the "Mystery of the Cambrian Fossil Record" is no longer a Mystery but rather established fact that NO Predated Fossil Record has been found and by probable cause will ever be. This harmonizes with, "in the beginning God Created." Genesis 1 verse 1. The science is in favor of Creation whereby Darwin's Dilemma more than ever after 150 years of looking, remains more an "act of faith" hoping "one day to find the missing links", links that this video prove don't exist. The real question that remains whether they should "Lay to Rest" "HIS THEORY ALONG SIDE HIM" AS THE EVIDENCE STRONGLY SUGGEST'S IT SHOULD BE ABANDONED.This video provides the evidence for those to have a basis to believe in "God Almighty" as the one behind the Intelligent Design of the Cambrian Fossil Record as a transcendent intelligence. Thus on these facts Darwin having acknowledged as much, that having Not found his missing links, forms a strong case for a CREATOR.ROMANS 1 verse 20 states:God's invisible attributes ever since the world was made are clearly seen, being perceived through the things made namely, His eternal power and divine nature thus leaving these men without a rag of excuse. [TCNT, Con, ASV, Wey, Phi]Thus DARWIN'S DILEMMA VIDEO proves the "Scientifically Provable" Divine Statement above is FACT, LEAVING THESE MEN [EVOLUTIONARY THINKERS] WITHOUT A RAG OF EXCUSE!!!The review was in relation to the material in the DVD as presented which examined Darwin's Dilemma as Darwin himself had outlined a real problem with his hypothesis of the evolution "theory". However if the "fossil record" in question was the result of the Global Flood Of Noah's Day as the Genesis Account Record's as Historic Data of Events even this DVD has it logical answer as does Darwin and Darwin's advocates to-day in harmony with the above texts of Romans 1 verse 20 that God's existence is seen in the historic fossil record correctly interpreted as Science Fact of the Noah Flood would be a plausible explanation. Remember also the mountains were not as high in past times, and 70% of the earth is made up of water and water does NOT disappear! The fossil dating has been found inaccurate also. If the earth was a young earth than evolution is a LIE? For another explanation in Support see  The Lie: Evolution (Revised & Expanded)  Enjoy!

Now, I'm not a biologist or paleontologist or even a scientist, I'm also not a religious person (although excluding an idea of God seems pretty silly considering the fact that Newton basically "proved" existence of Intelligent Design in Universe in his monumental "Principia Mathematica" :)but I do posses a certain level of intelligence and absolute love for...logic:) In fact I always say that in my opinion there is only one science, logic, supported by statistics and everything else derives from that:)I'll get to the review of this documentary a bit later, but first I would like to talk about some of the one start reviews posted below.1. Cambrian Explosion is not a myth or irrelevant idea long ago explained and put to rest, to all those who don't feel like going through thousand of pages of scientific periodicals I suggest to check Wikipeida:)2. The example of the car, works perfectly well, not because it had predecessors (carriage, wheel cart, etc:) but because it did not "materialized" itself, or arrived by "chance" , but instead it was "created" by ...intelligence:)3. For me personally, and call me tidies' :), the main problem with Theory of Evolution is the fact that after 150 years it's still a...THEORY :) Now, come on, if in fact we do have absolute confidence that this is how it works and all 99.99% of all scientists believe in this , why don't we put forward some LAWS governing that THEORY, for example ...Law of Evolution, Law of Mutation Progression, Law of Natural Selection.... Wait, I know we can't...why...well somebody here already allude to this ...the ...4. Scientific Experiments! Yes, that is exactly what we lacking to make the theory a law, until now there have not been a ONE successful experiment in which one species can be transform in to another, yes we can manipulate the genome of many species and inject in to other species (and this in it self is a one of the most powerful arguments ....against natural selections, since those who do it can easily explained to you how HARD it is to do it:)...but to simplified, as this documentary did , if you take a fruit fly and "play" with it's genes you will get only 3 possible outcomes ... an exactly the same fly, deficient fly that will not survive or ...dead fly :) Now a lot of people here indicates that it's the "experiments" that can be replicated are the most representative examples of scientific process and only through these we can establish true science....EXACTLY!!! Give me an experiment that proves evolution!!!!Because so far the only thing we are doing in all the laboratories around the world , is to ...CREATE ...life...and those who are dealing with this problem can assures you that level of information, intelligence and technology necessary to achieve that...is enormous. Needles to say, that INTELIGENCE is the operative word and function in this search :)But, let's go back to the review. Firsts of all I think that this documentary was one of the best and very well balanced presentation regarding Intelligent Design, not to mention that word G..d or even "creation" was not mention. I think it was a very good point to focused on "intelligence" of designs, ( little gray man, really large orange women...I don't really care who is doing the "intelligence"...let's call them , ...scientists, engineers, bimolecular biologists ...:) rather than "divinity". The presented arguments where compelling and logical, although no "definitive" prove was presented (which is the same with Evolution:). One thing that really made me think was the indication from the computer programmer/developer that worked with one of the interviewed scientist in regarding of complex "designs" on the molecular and biological level in the organisms, cells, DNA... that resemble so closely the ...programming codes and operating systems used in computers..In conclusion, this is a good "brain" exercise, not really conclusive, but worth watching and contemplating. As for the comments by some reviewers regarding intelligence of anybody believing in this "crap"...well...what should I say :).... There is clearly a problem with scientific method here, and that is an openness to the new ideas and new way of thinking. I'm sure that most of the reviewers who "bash" intelligent design would be doing the same thing to ...Darwin... during his time, since the only think they know is to follow the establishment and not to think on their own.It's clear that for many years now science become a new "religion" to the most of the people , specifically the scientific community and anything that threatens the stability of this "scientific religion" has to be attacked and destroyed. My hope is that, as history and logic teaches us, these irrational acts will not stopped the truth (and logic:) to eventually conquer these dark elements and give us knowledge that we need with out constrains and regards for the ...establishment.

Not quite up to the other 2 DVD's in the series (Unlocking the Mystery of Life & Privileged Planet), but does make points not raised on the other DVD's so still very complimentary.Certainly worth watching and helps provide an interesting context in which to view fossil discoveries. Really, advocates of ID or traditional evolution (as opposed to Punctuated Equilibrium) ought to be aware of the arguments raised here, whether you personally decide to agree with them or not.

A book of refreshing candour which is pretty rare when the subject under discussion is the theory of evolution.

This is an excellent, thought provoking resource for anyone with doubts about evolution - or indeed anyone who is interested in hearing a rational, scientific case for Intelligent Design.Evolution is a theory not a fact and, in fairness to Darwin, he never claimed it to be anything more than that. It is a sub-set of scientists and educators, who have come since, that have demanded that we ignore the lack of supporting evidence and accept Darwin's theory as a fact of life.This beautifully produced DVD explores the dilemma, which Darwin openly acknowledged, concerning the sudden appearance of a huge variety of completely distinct body forms and shapes in the fossil record within what amounts to a split second of geological time. This mystery is compounded by the complete absence of the "intermediate" forms that one could reasonably expect to see if Darwin's theory were true.The story then moves on to consider the mechanism that Darwin proposed as the "engine" of diversification - random genetic mutations combined with natural selection. According to Darwin, these random genetic mutations would, given enough time, generate new genetic information that would, in turn, evolve primitive organisms into more complex ones. Natural selection would then isolate the best adapted of these new life forms and eliminate the rest.The DVD illustrates, with wonderful clarity, just how wildly unlikely it is that even a single new amino acid could be produced by this process within the timescale suggested by the fossil record. On top of that, we now know that body form is not even controlled by the genetic information in DNA.The DVD concludes that the variations within distinct categories of creatures, coupled with the total absence of evidence that those categories have morphed into each other, makes a far better case for Intelligent Design than it does for evolution.These are just my personal highlights - the DVD takes its time to link these points together thoroughly.The production values for this DVD are excellent; The writing is clear and well-reasoned, the photography is first class, the graphics are great and the style is rational and unsensational. I highly recommend it.