I am not suggesting that I do not believe in evolution, I am just interested in this question.
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I agree with Shannon. So-called "early man" was probably apes of some kind. Scientists don't always use true science to make their claims. They have a vested interest in keeping God out of their discoveries. Science does not support the ape to man idea that scientists claim.