But without the Second Law, organisms couldn't possibly exist. It is important to observe the difference between the two. Dr. Morris states that before sin entered the world, there would have been no net deteriorating effects of the Second Law. Yet once Adam sinned, God cursed the world and all that is in it. Dr. Ross teaches that there were man-like creatures on the earth prior to Adam's creation.
Man is unique among all species of life.
Evidence of man's spiritual dimension would include divine worship, shown by religious relics, altars, and temples. From the Bible's perspective, painting, burial of dead, or use of tools would not qualify as conclusive evidence of the spirit. Moreover, non-spirit beings such as bower birds, elephants, and chimpanzees are observed to engage in these activities. Dr. Ross goes on to say that he believes Adam was not physically related to these hominids. We trust that our readers have observed the wide differences in scientific interpretation between Reasons to Believe and the Institute for Creation Research.