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I find it interesting how Christian religious doctrine tells us that our species is less than a thousand years old when evolutionary, carbon-dating and physical proof demonstrate otherwise. I believe ignorance must be confronted with facts on an ongoing basis so that our civilizations can improve themselves for the benefit of all. If the foundations of any particular belief or faith are so brittle that lack of education is the only way to keep it alive, then it has no place in the human psyche.

Egyptian Footprints

Footprints found in a desert Oasis called Siwa, within Egypt. The archeologists performed carbon-dating of underlying vegetation in the now petrified (turned to stone) footprints and have come to the conclusion that they are at least two million years old.

We have been walking for millions of years

Well, this isn’t the first time old footprints have been found, suffice it to say, the human species has walked on just about every inch of this blue rock for millions of years. There is far more footprints out there yet to be discovered as a result but the environmental conditions required to maintain said footprints is tantamount to a perfect storm. You need just the perfect consistency of mud, underlying vegetation (strata), cover (once footprints done to protect them from the elements) and finally, the perfect environmental conditions for maximum preservation.

Ramifications

I believe ignoring our evolutionary past and not shedding light on our incredible journey into modern life is really ashame. We have and continue to live with amazing challenges, the fact we are still alive is a testament to our ingenuity and perseverance, not to be ignored but celebrated!

The Bottom Line

You must know your beginnings in order to prepare for your future.

Buzzvia
http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/08/20/egypt.footprint.reut/index.html