Chapter 1: The Debate of Science vs. Religion

This article serves as a defense of scientific principles against a perspective that adheres to certain biblical interpretations while rejecting Young Earth Creationism (YEC). YEC asserts that the Earth and all its life forms were created by God within a time frame of 6,000 to 10,000 years. I previously addressed this subject in my article "Evidence Against the Earth Being 6,000 Years Old" (click here).

The response I received was so intense that I now feel compelled to advocate for a scientific theory. The individual in question argued that both religion and science promote their own narratives, claiming neither is entirely accurate.

While it's accurate that science isn't infallible—consider the outdated theories of aether and phlogiston—science has the ability to adapt and evolve by embracing more effective explanations. In contrast, religion often remains static. For instance, contemporary scientists no longer endorse the concept of aether (click here) or the phlogiston theory (click here). But is the same true for religious beliefs? Are followers still expected to accept that God created the Earth in six days, that Jesus died for humanity's sins, or that he was born to a virgin? Do they still anticipate the imminent second coming of Christ, despite centuries passing since those predictions? Science evolves with new insights, while religion tends to hold onto its original assertions.

However, this article will focus on defending the existence of Pangaea, necessitating evidence that supports the notion of continental movement.

Chapter 2: Key Evidence Supporting Pangaea

Exhibit A: The Interlocking Coastlines

Alfred Wegener's map, created between 1924 and 1930, illustrates how the coastlines of various continents fit together like pieces of a puzzle.

Exhibit B: The Fossil Evidence

The fossil record reveals connections between these landmasses, indicating that they were once unified. The alignment of fossil locations suggests that these regions were physically linked.

Exhibit C: The Continuity of Mountain Ranges

As noted by Wikipedia, “The continuity of mountain chains provides further evidence for Pangaea.” A prime example is the Appalachian Mountains, which stretch from the southeastern United States to the Caledonides in Ireland, Britain, Greenland, and Scandinavia.

Moreover, it is noteworthy that the Indian subcontinent continues to collide with Asia, contributing to the ongoing rise of Mt. Everest.

These observations illustrate that the Earth is both evolving and changing, which contradicts the YEC perspective that asserts it was created in its present form thousands of years ago. Furthermore, human evolution parallels these geological changes, as highlighted in discussions of vestigial organs (click here).

In conclusion, the evidence strongly supports the existence of Pangaea and illustrates that continental drift remains an active process today. Thank you for engaging with this exploration.