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Where's My Mate? By Robert Berendt Why did God create us male and female? And why was it necessary to have pairs at all?
ll animals come in pairs. That is, in order for life to continue from generation to generation, there must be a male and a female. Birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals -- they all have this in common. There could simply be no second generation if a creature could not find a mate. What a dilemma this simple fact presents for evolution. Not only does the science of life demand male and female, but evolution would have been required to produce two perfectly matched, yet very different creatures of the same species -- at the same time (or at least within an extremely short life span). Looking for Mr. Moose Let's have a look at the moose, for one example. Moose take a few years to mature, and have a life span of roughly 20 years. Our female moose (or should we say moosette?) suddenly "evolves." She has to have evolved with her reproductive system perfectly formed and functioning. Most of the year, this female moose is content to stand in a pond and munch down the succulent vegetation that luckily has also evolved -- just in time. She does not care about a mate and could not be bothered to try and be attractive for "Mr. Moose." Once a year something strange happens. Her hormones (luckily these also evolved perfectly) begin to act up and she has the strongest urge to mate. She wanders about calling out in a low voice, "Where's my mate?" A handsome male bighorn sheep comes wandering by -- but he does not interest her at all. He's looking for a mate too, but not just "any" mate. This female moose does not interest him either. Our lone, freshly evolved female is looking for one and only one "fella." Now it is true that for her "any fella" will do -- just as long as he is a male moose. Where will she find a mate who has also just freshly evolved -- and has all the right equipment? Not only does he have to have the right equipment -- but also he has to know how to use that equipment. He also has to recognize the female and know she is ready for mating.
Male and female The fact that all species demand male and female of their kind for procreation demands the existence of a Creator. God must exist. Only God could have created male and female at the same time in proximity to one another, with a built-in set of response mechanisms that desire reproduction. That is the way God inspired the existence of male and female to come about in the first book of the Bible thousands of years ago (Genesis 1:27; 2:20; Matthew 19:4). Yes, Ms. Moose, there is a God and, just for you, He has created the most handsome and perfect "he" that you have ever seen (not that looks matter for a moose). Our "he-ram" has also found a "she" and so it goes. If we pay attention to the Bible, we'll never be confused by evolution. God tells us He made them male and female at the same time. The Bible tells us God is the creator and giver of life (1 Peter 4:19; Genesis 2:7). The Bible tells us not to look to the wisdom of men to guide us. We can see the marvel of God's design and work in the creation around us (Romans 1:18-20).
"Made by God" God wanted a spiritual relationship to develop when He designed and created humans. Animals, birds and fish had already been created. God took special care with humans. He had created a match for all others, but they didn't care in an intellectual way. Adam cared just as soon as he saw Mr. and Mrs. Moose together. There is simply no other explanation that man could ever dream up that would exclude God. God is here -- emphatically, continually and totally. He is involved with life! Our female moose would say "thank you" if she could. We humans try to find another explanation -- no matter how foolish.
Humans have also come under the strong sway and influence of God's enemy. Satan hates the thought of humans seeking, finding and obeying God. He has set out to deceive mankind and has been successful. In fact, God is using Satan to teach us to love Him and hate evil. We will learn the lessons -- though painfully. One day our scientists will conclude that God does exist and that He is our Creator. Perhaps when the last strand of DNA is unwound, we will find a trademark: "Made by God." In the meantime, let us enjoy the wonders of life and strive to use the powers God has given. He wants mankind to love, nurture and care for this world (Genesis 2:15). Copyright 2005 by United Church of God, an International Association All rights reserved. |
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