A Vestigial Argument

by Ken Ham on June 12, 2025

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Evolutionists argue that our bodies contain useless organs supposedly leftover from our evolutionary past. But all these organs have a function.

The most popular supposed “vestigial” organ is the appendix. For years scientists thought it was useless. But now we know it helps the immune system and provides a place for good bacteria to “hide” during an illness.

How about the tailbone? Well, this bone is far from useless! All the muscles of your pelvic floor anchor to this bone. It keeps your organs in place and allows you to walk and sit.

Our bodies aren’t full of useless evolutionary leftovers. They were designed by the Creator.

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