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I did not, nor do I come even close to claiming to have a “theory”.
I generally try to follow Talmudical rules of logic which are very different then Scientific one.
In Science the Hypothesis is formed first.
In Talmud one has questions and then is supposed to seek out the ansewer’s but without first having formed a Hypothesis, after one has already gathered the “evidence” then one figures out how that “evidence” can shed light on the previous questions.
As such being that I do not come even close to claiming to have a thorough knowledge of Maseh Bereshis it would be extremely stupid for me to begin spouting “theories” as to how it worked.
With that said.
a) All I stated was that Torah indicates a) there was a change in species appearance 2) there were (according to most) species that went extinct ex. tachash, snake’s before the cheit and after were radically different 3)The notion of a species going extinct is perfectly in line with Jewish thought and the understanding of creation of animals, i.e if they no longer serve a purpose they disappear.
b) The notion of “common descent” the way I understand things does prove to be at variance with the Torah which clearly states that HKBH created the various species.
Regarding that I stated that “overwhelming” evidence of common descent that’s used is the commonality of genetics (not just bodily structure) I stated quite clearly that the similarity of genetics is to be expected based on the limited understanding I have in these matters in which it’s clearly stated that the “guf” of a person is the same as that of an animal.