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THE LIST-O-LINKS (for evolution threads): The new "List-O-Links," posted as a public service, so that each new thread doesn't have to start at ground zero:

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT SCIENCEThe scientific method. Definitions of "theory," "hypothesis," etc.
The scientific method. Another site. Exhaustive discussion.

WHAT IS EVOLUTION?The Theory of Evolution. Excellent introductory encyclopedia article.
Is Evolution Science? It certainly is. Here's why.
But ... Evolution Is Just a Theory! Yes, and that's a good thing.
Five Major Misconceptions about Evolution. On point and well-written.
Understanding Evolution, an evolution website for teachers.
DARWIN, Full Text of his Writings. The original ee- voe-lou-shunist.
The Evolution Fact FAQ. Good general information site.
The Evidence for Human Evolution. For those who claim there isn't any evidence.
Botanical Society of America's Statement on Evolution. Excellent statement.

TONS OF EVIDENCE OF EVOLUTION29+ Evidences for Macroevolution. Yes, macro-evolution.
Transitional Vertebrate Fossils FAQ. Yes, transitional fossils exist.
Evidence for Evolution . Compilation of links.
Observed Instances of Speciation. That's right ... observed!
Fossil whale with legs. Land animal to whale transitional fossil.
Feathered Dinosaurs.
Archaeopteryx. Reptile-to-bird transitional fossil.
Archaeopteryx: FAQS . A true transitional fossil
All About Archaeopteryx.
Human Ancestors.
Comparison of all Hominid skulls.

IS EVOLUTION THEORY IN CRISIS? (Only in your dreams.)The Imminent Demise of Evolution. Glenn Morton's excellent site.
The Flagellum Unspun: The Collapse of "Irreducible Complexity," Kenneth R. Miller. Critique of Behe.
Project Steve. Nat'l Center for Science Education: the overwhelming number of genuine scientists supporting evolution.

WHAT ABOUT ALL THOSE SCIENTISTS QUOTED AS OPPOSING EVOLUTION?Quotations and Misquotations.What Anti-evolutionists Quote is Not Valid Evidence Against Evolution
Online resources documenting anti-evolutionist misquotations. Dishonest, bogus, and out-of-context quotes.
The Quote Mine Project. Or, Lies, Damned Lies and Quote Mines.
The Revised Quote Book. Looking at how Creationists Quote Evolutionists.

WELL, MAYBE MICRO-EVOLUTION HAPPENS, BUT NOT MACRO-EVOLUTIONZeno's Paradox. The micro/macro issue is a sad revival of an ancient fallacy.

BUT WEREN'T HITLER AND STALIN EVOLUTIONISTS? (No, they weren't.)Creationists, Hitler and Evolution. Hitler was most likely a creationist.
Adolf Hitler's Religion. Text at note 32 is pure creationism.
Trofim Denisovich Lysenko. Stalin's biologist, definitely an anti-Darwinian.
Darwin's Influence on Ruthless Laissez Faire Capitalism. ICR links Darwin to good ol' capitalism.

BUT ISN'T THE FOSSIL RECORD THE RESULT OF NOAH'S FLOOD? (No, it isn't.)What Would We Expect to Find if the World had Flooded?
Problems with a Global Flood.

EDUCATION ISSUESAntievolutionism and Creationism in the United States. Great summary of the issues.
American Ass'n for the Advancement of Science. Evolution in the classroom.

LITIGATIONThe Evolution Controversy. Scopes trial and some Supreme Court cases.

RELIGION ISSUESFaith can never conflict with reason. The Pope's statement on Galileo and science/scripture conflicts.
Another link to the Pope's message.. An excerpt:

In fact, the Bible does not concern itself with the details of the physical world, the understanding of which is the competence of human experience and reasoning. There exist two realms of knowledge, one which has its source in Revelation and one which reason can discover by its own power. To the latter belong especially the experimental sciences and philosophy. The distinction between the two realms of knowledge ought not to be understood as opposition.

The Pope's 1996 statement on evolution. Physical evolution is not in conflict with Christianity. Excerpts:

It is necessary to determine the proper sense of Scripture, while avoiding any unwarranted interpretations that make it say what it does not intend to say. In order to delineate the field of their own study, the exegete and the theologian must keep informed about the results achieved by the natural sciences.
Today, almost half a century after the publication of the Encyclical, fresh knowledge has led to the recognition that evolution is more than a hypothesis. It is indeed remarkable that this theory has been progressively accepted by researchers, following a series of discoveries in various fields of knowledge. The convergence, neither sought nor fabricated, of the results of work that was conducted independently is in itself a significant argument in favour of this theory.

WHAT'S WRONG WITH CREATIONISM? (Nothing, but it's not science)Facts, Faith, and Fairness. Why creationism isn't science.
15 Answers to Creationist Nonsense. From Scientific American
Creation "Science" Debunked. Why creationism is NOT science.
Frequently Asked But Never Answered Questions. A creationist nightmare!

ORIGIN OF LIFE (NOT PART OF EVOLUTION THEORY)The Probability of Abiogenesis. Not evolution, but a good discussion of life's origins.
Are the Odds Against the Origin of Life Too Great to Accept? Answer: no. Huge site.

SOME INCORRECT (BUT COMMON) CREATIONIST ARGUMENTSAn Index to Creationist Claims. From Talk.Origins. Exhaustive list.
Arguments we think creationists should NOT use From Answers in Genesis.
How Could An Eye Evolve? A frquently raised issue.
The 2nd law of thermodynamics, so beloved (and poorly understood) by creationists.
Radiometric Dating A Christian Perspective. A Bible-believing Christian's viewpoint

GALILEO LINKS (Not evolution, but an earlier science/scripture conflict.)Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina of Tuscany. Galileo's opinion about science/scripture conflicts.
The Crime of Galileo: Indictment and Abjuration of 1633. The heresy confession.
Trial of Galileo Galilei in 1633.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONMorton's Demon. Why so many have trouble with evolution.
Humour. The laughable side of creationism.
The Crackpot Index, by John Baez. See how high you can score.
The SKEPTIC annotated bibliography. Great pseudo-science meta- site!
Frequently Encountered Criticisms in Evolution vs. Creationism.

JUNIOR'S COMPENDIUM So that everyone will have access to the accumulated Creationism vs. Evolution threads which have previously appeared on FreeRepublic, plus links to hundreds of sites with a vast amount of information on this topic, here's Junior's massive work, available for all to review: The Ultimate Creation vs. Evolution Resource [ver 22].