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NEW POINT #2: This is for you and f.Christian and it attempts to counter the ludicrous connection with liberalism and evolution. I will prove the point by asking you a question, your answer will either show you that you're wrong or prove that you only equate conservative thinking with Christian thinking. A man explained all of his beliefs to you over a cup of coffee at Starbucks, and you learned that he was against any increase in taxation from what it is now, especially for welfare purposes. If you learned that he thought that the government was too filled with bureaucratic nonsense and needed to be slimmed down. He believed that the capitalist state is the only one which will eventually lead to a strong economy, and a strong foreign policy is essential to the protection of its people. After all this, he told you he thought that there was something to the theory of evolution, would you label him a liberal? Would you be so narrow minded?

Made up situations do not prove anything. There are also many people who will say they believe in evolution because they have never really looked at it. I think one of the basis of liberalism is moral relativism and this is very much a part of evolutionary theory. Ideas have consequences and the tendency of evolution is towards liberalism.

New Point #3: I've learned a lot since joining this thread, and the following statement derives from this attained knowledge. If a large number of RATIONAL men believe something to be true, it is irrational to conclude with complete authority that they are incorrect unless you can provide absolute and compelling evidence which destroys the theory. This is true for religion, and right now, it holds true for evolution.

The argument from authority does not work if those who claim authority do not have any rational refutation to the point being made.

Made up situations do not prove anything.

The only thing made up there is the Starbucks. Insert Free Republic instead. The person is me.

Made up situations do not prove anything.

Well maybe not 'prove' anything. But the use of parables can be a handy teaching tool. They can also be used to show another where he is at fault without obviously and personally attacking him or her. Somebody else did the same in history, can't think of the name, um... Can you help me?