Question 1 of 5:

What is the main argument that evolutionists use regarding Endogenous Retroviruses (ERVs)?

Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Evolutionists claim that ERVs are remnants of ancient viral infections inherited from a common ancestor, which they consider strong evidence for common descent.

 

ERVs are fossilized viral remnants in our DNA, inherited from a common ancestor with apes

Question 2 of 5:

How do recent discoveries challenge the evolutionary claim that ERVs are "junk DNA"?

Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Contrary to evolutionary assumptions, ERVs play crucial roles in immune defense, embryonic development, and even tumor suppression, indicating they were designed with a purpose rather than being viral “fossils.”

Question 3 of 5:

Why do creationists argue that ERVs are better explained by design rather than by common ancestry?

Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The presence of ERVs in the genome with essential biological functions supports the idea that they were designed as part of an intentionally created system rather than being random viral insertions.

Question 4 of 5:

How does the function of ERVs in the immune system contradict the evolutionary explanation?

Correct Answer: A
Explanation: ERVs have been found to play a protective role in the immune system by blocking harmful viruses, which contradicts the idea that they are simply ancient viral infections with no purpose.

Question 5 of 5:

Why is the term "Endogenous Retrovirus" (ERV) misleading according to creationist research?

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The name “Endogenous Retrovirus” implies that these genetic elements originated from viral infections, but research shows they serve critical functions in development and immunity, suggesting intentional design rather than accidental infection.

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Is the “smoking gun” for evolution actually a dud?

For years, evolutionists have pointed to Endogenous Retroviruses (ERVs) as undeniable proof that humans and apes share a common ancestor. They claim these viral “fossils” in our DNA prove evolution beyond a shadow of a doubt. But is that really the case?

Join Eric Hovind, Donny Budinsky, and Matt Nailor to take a deep dive into the world of ERVs and see for yourself how the very evidence evolutionists cling to actually supports intelligent design and biblical creation! Are ERVs really useless “junk DNA,” or could they have been designed with a purpose from the beginning?

Watch the best so-called evidence for evolution crumble under scrutiny. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss!

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