[donh]

Evolution insists that the sole explanation for the arising of new species is materialistic.

It does not. It abstains from addressing the question because it is out of the scope of science to raise questions about issues for which no material evidence in either direction is extant.

[gore3000]

Evolution insists that the sole explanation for the arising of new species is materialistic. -me- It does not.<.i>

Then give ONE (1) example of where an evolutionist has proposed a non-materialistic explanation for a species arising. Just one example from Darwin, Gould or Dawkins is all you need. You should be able to find one if what you say is true.