Understanding Human Development Without God: A Guide for Atheists

We often hear concerns from those with faith that they cannot fully understand human development without the presence of a god. This article aims to alleviate these concerns by explaining the natural, scientific processes behind human gestation and development. By focusing on the scientific evidence available, we hope to provide clarity and ease the worries of the atheist community.

Basic Human Development

It saddens me that you do not understand basic human development. We learned this information in elementary school. Why don't you re-visit these fundamentals? Do you even know what the word 'gestation' means? For your next free moment, perhaps consider reading a book—any book—other than the Bible. Be more knowledgeable than the goat herder from two thousand years ago.

The Role of God in Biology

Why would you think a god has anything to do with biology? Science and religion operate in distinctly different domains. Biology, in general, and human developmental biology, in particular, are empirical fields that rely on evidence and observable phenomena. The role of a deity is not necessary to explain or understand the complexities of human growth and development.

The Lack of Belief in Gods

Atheism is a straightforward concept: it simply denotes the lack of belief in gods, whether there are multiple gods or just one. Atheism does not include the belief in magic or ancient, mythical explanations. It's a stance based on the absence of evidence rather than a belief system itself.

Scientific Evidence and EvoDevo

Biology, particularly human developmental biology, is where you need to conduct your internet search. We are not your personal research agents. However, there is an interesting field of study called EvoDevo (Evolutionary Developmental Biology) that provides compelling evidence of evolution. During human development, embryos experience an incredibly simple, ancient pattern known as neoteny. This involves the retention of juvenile characteristics, leading to the characteristic of having "gill slits" and "tailing," which are actually embryological structures that present early in development and are later modified or resorbed as the fetus develops.

Fundamental Questions and Education

Is it possible that you have never taken a high school biology class? It's important to have a foundational understanding of biology to grasp the complexities of human development. Human embryology is not just a theoretical concept; it's grounded in observable and verifiable evidence.

Conclusion

No gods play a role in the growth of human embryos, fetuses, or babies. The process is far too complex to be reduced to ancient, mythical explanations. Evolutionary biology, particularly EvoDevo, provides us with a robust explanation of how human development unfolds. Why pretend to believe in scientific heresy when everyone else knows better?

Understanding human development from a scientific perspective is not only fascinating, but it also eliminates the need for reliance on supernatural explanations. Let's embrace the wonders of scientific knowledge and move away from outdated beliefs.