Some DNA studies have shown significant variation within groves of these trees as one goes north to south in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Some view this as evolution but it can simply be variation-due to mutations and climatic changes. So this would not necessarily be evolution in the usual sense of the word but could be degradation from an original "kind". Comparative DNA studies between these trees and the Coastal Redwoods appears to still be incomplete, but the sequences of each tree type is complete. The coastal tree is hexaploid and the Sierra Nevada one is diploid. Comments on some websites mention that they, the trees, are very different. Others use morphology to describe differences between the two types of trees.
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One of three types of Sequoias listed in this group. Comparative genetics are still being worked out, but within groves of some trees there is significant variation. The Coastal Redwood is among the tallest trees in the world. Yet, it is very brittle and many trees have their tops broken off presumably by winds or maybe lightning. This may reflect an aspect of the Fall of the Creation-even in the midst of such beauty.
Matthew 5
1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled." (Image by Carl Bloch 1877 public domain on Wikipedia 5-5-19) The Bible is historically accurate with many sources of confirmation of it. The above bulla are modern impressions of just some of the ancient seals from kings of the Jewish People. Hezekiah was a true worshiper of Yahweh.
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