Q&A: In Honor of Rabbi/Dr. Michael Abraham
In Honor of Rabbi/Dr. Michael Abraham
Question
My name is Guy, and I’ve been interested in scientific-philosophical questions for quite a while. I thought of the following interesting claim for your consideration: suppose scientists will one day develop a humanoid robot. And the robot will be so similar to a human being that we won’t be able to distinguish it from a real person (let’s say it would even be made of organic material and contain a replication mechanism, like a living creature). Without a doubt, such a robot would be proof of extensive design. If so, why not say the same about the human being himself, who is far more complex?
In addition, I wrote a post about the problems with the theory of evolution, and I thought it might interest you:
https://www.inn.co.il/Forum/Forum.aspx/t1215923
Answer
Hello,
I prefer that questions be sent through the responsa section on my website.
As for your question itself, I don’t understand it. If scientists create a human being, that won’t change anything regarding evolution and theology/design. In fact, it happens every single day when a couple produces a human being.