Dean,

Re RNA/DNA: I haven't read the whole thread, but one might equally ask how gravity works, or why it doesn't have polarity like magnetism so we could use antigrav to save energy. One day I guess we'll figure it out.

For the rest, it boils down to faith, which is one of the tenets of most religions. Whatever people think, we can be sure that the Bible is correct when it reminds us to remember that "unto dust you shalt return".

recently I was privileged to see a highly respected lawyer give his retirement speech. He stated that being remembered for brilliance in law now seems an empty shell; he wished he could change his life to be remembered for morality, selflessness and decency instead. This from a confirmed athiest.

Regards

j.R