[js1138]

What I've learned is that if one assumes Evolution, then one can "prove" it.

There is a fundamental difference in temperament here. Science does speculate and search for facts to support the speculation. Along the way, facts are sometimes foung that are inconsistent with the speculation.

Religion, on the other hand, makes assertions and claims that anyone who doubts those assertions will be punished for eternity. The worst science can do to non-believers is reject their articles for publication.

[gore3000]

Science does speculate and search for facts to support the speculation.

Real science does, the pseudo-science of evolution does not.