[Coyoteman]

Any theory is only stronger if one doesn't avoid evidence that needs to be squared with what has been established. Evolution, like Global Warming, has been enamored with an untouchable status by invoking a political front that keeps scientists from doing what they should be doing - expanding knowledge through sound scientific research and let the chips fall where they may [emphasis added].

There is no competing evidence. There are claims and religious beliefs, but no scientific evidence to contradict the theory of evolution has been brought forth. It would certainly have received a proper hearing if it had (religious belief does not constitute scientific evidence).

[freedumb2003]

We haven't been kicked to "Chat" yet.

Hmmmm..

(LOL)

[torchthemummy]

"....no scientific evidence to contradict the theory of evolution has been brought forth."

Not all of the scientific evidence that proves DARWIN'S theories have "been brought forth" either.

If you look at my posts on this issue you'll notice that my point has always been to state that evolutionary theory is a THEORY. As of now and certainly in a scientific realm it is the best answer but it is STILL an incomplete set of evidence.

One other thing: evolutionary theory is not exclusive of the idea of a higher power. To believe in a higher power does not mean one is a biblical literalist but for some on this board a "biblical literalist" is the unfair label ascribed to ANYONE that questions the incomplete physical record that is evolutionary theory.

In other words it is a cheap shot.