I know this is pretty much the sixty four thousand dollar question. I mean, if anyone had a definitive answer either way it could very well end all debates on creationism vs. evolution, the origins of the universe, creating new intelligences etc etc.
But I am still curious as to what everyone thinks. We all know that order can exist "With" purpose; like building a log cabin or writing a computer program. But can order arise out of chaos with no real function or aim? For example I hear a lot about how you can watch the clothes in a dryer spinning over and over again and, given enough time, you can begin to detect recurring patterns.