Ignorant statement.
In science, theory does NOT mean hypothesis. When people say something is "just" a theory, they don't know the vocabulary of science. The theory of relativity started out as a hypothesis since none of its predictions had yet been tested. Now, having been tested in numerous ways, it is strongly believed to be correct and factual. In other words, theory IS confirmed scientific fact. Not necesarily perfect, however. It is able to make predictions that are correct. Same with quantum theory. (That is a problem with evolution. It is hard to run experiments on it.)
But scientific 'fact' is changeable pending new experiments.
I would be nice if people in the argument would get the terminology correct. The "It's just a theory" statement shows ignorance.
One last time. Theory is NOT the same as hypothesis, whichever side you are on.
And thus it is the statement of faith of the believers in the religion of evolution.
There is nothing wrong in having a strong belief system, nor in expressing your faith in that belief system. I do it all the time.
The Apostle Paul said that faith is the substance of things not seen. Just because the fossil record does not display what you believe in, does not lessen your faith in the belief system. I accept your faith.