>>11371167>So we have observational evidence this is what happened?Yes, we have observed retroviruses inserting code into cells in the lab.
>How do we have observational evidence this happened before we were around to observe it?We have these things called brains that allow us to determine what happened in the past based on information that was left behind.
>Only for genetic code. We have no idea what is in the non-coding DNA.Non-coding DNA is part of the genetic code and this is a non sequitur. Regardless of whether the viral insertions are in the coding region or not, they show common ancestry.
>Not to mention the fact that similarities in coding DNA do not prove common ancestry. This is just one interpretation.These particular similarities do since they can only come from a specific virus inserting code in a specific place. This can't coincidentally occur to two different species even a single time, let alone a thousand times. So the only explanation is that the two species inherited the choice from a shared ancestor. If you would like to give an alternative interpretation then do so, but we both know you have none. Instead you gave a vague response that doesn't respond to the argument. This proves you're not arguing honestly and you're going to burn in hell for all eternity.
