Intelligent Design?

O.k., I have no problem with them teaching the idea that perhaps we were designed. I don't think that class would be very long as there isn't any real proof it was done. All we have is some stories in the Book of Genesis and the fact that scientific theory doesn't explain everything. They would probably spend most of their time poking holes in current theory. Admittedly there are a lot of gaps to be filled. Still, it's only fair.....

My concern is that there seems to be a few defects in this design. Namely the human spine and nerves that emanate from it. These hard, sharp vertebrae with those squishy nerves and fragile disks inbetween them. Not a good combination! Of course, to be fair, perhaps we are not using these bodies as intended. Maybe they were not designed for sitting at a computer? Maybe these bodies weren't designed to withstand automobile crashes!? Maybe our diet varies from that needed to keep the vessel healthy.

Here's my suggestion: Make the spine a smooth leathery sheath which is flexible, yet tough. All edges will be rounded. Nerve cells will regenerate themselves, including those in the spinal canal. Make the canal adequately wide so that if it becomes kinked, there will be room to keep the neurons intact. Perhaps cartilage could replace the rigid calcium based bones. When a nerve becomes severed, have the nerve cells send out chemicals so that each half will seek out the other and subsequently grow together. Design the exit points of nerves from the spine to be well-rounded and smooth, so that there is little chance of injury when the spine moves relative to the nerve root. Most importantly, if a nerve does become compressed, allow pain signals to gradually diminish over a few weeks to a tolerable level. If the nerve is still conducting, there is little sense in it sending out pain signals for months and years. If it is so constricted that it cannot conduct or do so only partially, just allow it to do what it can do. The brain should regulate the pain signals better and know what is urgent (such as a burn or cut) and what is not so urgent.

The main two points are pain regulation by the brain and regeneration of cells. Further, let's work on longevity and keeping the spine supple and flexible in old age. Of course I am NOT the Creator and have NO idea how these modifications might be accomplished. I'm not sure if the Creator would allow evolution into these changes or if they could happen instantaneously. And then, would those of us with the pre-existing problems be retro-fitted with the new design? Please?

Oh, one more thing; Please don't be mad at me for my suggestions! I can't create life and have a hard time even building the simplest things. So, yes, I'm impressed with the complexity of the human vessel and all other life. Thank you, Creator!