[Marysecretary]

Your THEORY is just that, a theory. I believe what the word of God says because He is the ultimate creator. I didn't crawl out of the water and neither did my parents or grandparents. We were made by design, by a creator God who formed us in His image.

[whattajoke]

Your THEORY is just that, a theory.

Often this statement is considered a sufficient dissenting argument. But it really is an expression of ignorance about how science works. I remind you that everything we understand about how things work in this world is ‘theoretical.’ Architects consult architectural theory. Structural engineers designing a bridge consult structural engineering theory. Medical doctors consult medical theory. Repeat, scientific theories are discoveries of how our natural reality is organized. To the extent a theory is useful it will be used. To the extent a theory is not useful it won’t be used. Given the power and utility of the theories that form the foundation of modern, technological civilization, a statement like the one above reflects a failure to understand this.

I didn't crawl out of the water and neither did my parents or grandparents.

Step one to understanding evolution: Awareness that it takes longer than a generation to manifest itself acutely. Well done.