The universe is a work of art. Its complexities, patterns, and mystery make it an epitome of fascination. It is well-crafted so that every single atom falls into place and forms part of a more extensive creation in which each plays a specific role. If the world is this well-crafted, it must have had a craftsman. This paper, therefore, will demonstrate how biology points to the design work of a creator, God, with reference to Bio 143 coursework. It will explain how the world, in its natural form, is God's creation. It will further elucidate that God continues to create by Himself and through human beings.
The Universe is God's Creation
The natural state of the universe can be described as orderly and complex. God is known to be orderly. This order is seen in the patterns of biological processes, which enable predictability. Chapter 12 of the coursework explains the structure of DNA as highly organized nucleotides that form a double helix in replication. The system is organized so that it anticipates mistakes during replication, in which case mutations occur. Chapter 3 describes DNA, being the carrier of genetic information, as the entire body's blueprint. This level of organization can be attributed to the design of a creator.
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Chapter 19 depicts the universe as a system of order amid diversity. There exist numerous species in the world, each being different from the other. Yet, somehow, each organism has a role to play in the ecosystem. It points to God designing the world such that even in their differences, organisms are co-existent. As aforementioned, the universe is also complicated. Chapter 4 of the coursework reveals the complexity of the cell structure and its functions. The cell has numerous functions, including transferring genetic codes, synthesis of proteins, and detoxification. The cell's structure is designed to perform its functions. It can, therefore, be deduced that God placed every part of the cell strategically to perform its functions.
Amid the diversity, all organisms are interconnected. It is not a coincidence but a well-designed phenomenon. According to chapter 24 of the coursework, much as living organisms possess diverse characteristics, the environment sustains us all similarly through; water, sun, interdependence between plants and animals. Chapter 29, while explaining the energy flow and nutrient cycling in ecosystems, proves interdependence amongst living organisms. There is, therefore, a supreme being that sustains the universe by ensuring that each organism equally receives nutrients and energy.
God Continues to Create
God did not stop creating after putting everything into place. He continues to create either through natural biological processes or through human beings.
Natural Biological Processes
God ensures the continued existence and diversity of living organisms through biological processes. Some of these processes include cellular reproduction, mutation, and evolution. Chapter 9 explains cell reproduction as a product of mitosis or meiosis. The process results in the production of an identical cell from a single cell. Organisms are designed such that unicellular organisms reproduce faster than multicellular organisms. This adaptation can be attributed to the existence of a supreme being.
The pattern of inheritance is explained in chapter 11 concerning DNA. DNA is composed of genetic heredity factors which are passed from an organism to its offspring. This quality of DNA gives organisms their traits. This pattern enables a diversity of traits in organisms. Mutations and evolution enable continued diversity in the ecosystem. According to Chapter 16, mutations amplify specific traits, causing genetic variations. Chapter 15 explains evolution as the change in characteristics of a species over time due to natural selection. As such, organisms remain diverse through time, pointing to the designing work of a creator, God.
Apart from ensuring continuity and diversity, the creator also maintains and sustains His creation. He sustains His creation by ensuring that the organisms' diversity serves to balance the ecosystem. Chapter 25 describes animal diversity with respect to habitats. Each organism has been created to occupy a specific habitat. God designed each living thing with qualities to enable them to survive in specific habitats to maintain balance. Even in their different habitats, chapter 28 expounds that organisms still depend on each other for existence. The creator, hence, sustains them by guaranteeing their interdependence. Chapter 22 of the coursework elucidates the significance of plants and their diversity. God placed plants at the center of the ecosystem because they are the primary source of food. Therefore, they play a vital role in sustaining the earth.
Through Human Beings
Human beings are God's tool for creation. God has entrusted the universe to human beings for maintenance and sustenance. They maintain and sustain the earth through re-creation and innovation. Chapter 1 of the coursework discussed that living things increase their chances of survival by adjusting to the environment. In the exercise of their God-given mandate, human beings use this information to develop organisms fit for a specific environment. Chapter 14 introduces the concept of biotechnology. Human beings have devised new and better methods of maintaining and sustaining God's creation. Therefore, technological advancement in biology points to the design work of God through human beings.
Conclusion
This paper has used biology to appreciate God's world's complexity and acknowledge God as the creator. It has explained how the universe, in its natural form, is God's creation. The organization of DNA and the fact that all living things play a role in the ecosystem have demonstrated that the universe is God's creation. It has further been demonstrated by the complexity of a cell's functions and the interconnectivity of different species of organisms. The paper has also explained how God continues to create by ensuring continuity of life through cellular reproduction. He also continues to create by diversifying species through mutations and evolution. Finally, God presently creates through human beings since they are co-creators with God.
