To the editor:

In response to Leonard Krishtalka’s Oct. 13 article: Chimps and humans sharing 98 percent of genetic material could also be a logical argument for design. Mammals share similar biological processes, hence similar genetic designs. Throw a chance mutation in those genes, the system fails and the organism dies. Research demonstrates natural selection within species. Science has never proven mutations can cause speciation.

Evolutionists have faith in their religion. I have faith in mine. Evolution requires blind faith in time and chance. Evolution guides Krishtalka’s judgment. Why can’t design and a respect for life guide Judge Roberts?

Seems to me pro-abortion evolutionists take the decision of life out of nature’s hand and gives it to man. At that point, pro-abortion, evolutionary belief systems become self-serving and bigoted. That points to what biblical creationists believe: After initial creation, man sinned and fell short of God’s intent. That is why Christians also believe we need a Savior.

Jeff Barclay,

Lawrence