“it seems few paleontologists are Darwinists” betty boop
Please define “few”.
Also, while you are at it, “Paleontologists”.
I bet we don’t agree about either.
Because you have no idea what you are talking about.
http://www.paleosoc.org/evolutioncomplete.htm
The Paleontological Society Position Statement: Evolution
Evolution is both a scientific fact and a scientific theory. Evolution is a fact in the sense that life has changed through time. In nature today, the characteristics of species are changing, and new species are arising. The fossil record is the primary factual evidence for evolution in times past, and evolution is well documented by further evidence from other scientific disciplines, including comparative anatomy, biogeography, genetics, molecular biology, and studies of viral and bacterial diseases. Evolution is also a theory – an explanation for the observed changes in life through Earth history that has been tested numerous times and repeatedly confirmed. Evolution is an elegant theory that explains the history of life through geologic time; the diversity of living organisms, including their genetic, molecular, and physical similarities and differences; and the geographic distribution of organisms. Evolutionary principles are the foundation of all basic and applied biology and paleontology, from biodiversity studies to studies on the control of emerging diseases.
Because evolution is fundamental to understanding both living and extinct organisms, it must be taught in public school science classes. In contrast, creationism is religion rather than science, as ruled by the Supreme Court, because it invokes supernatural explanations that cannot be tested. Consequently, creationism in any form (including “scientific creationism,” “creation science,” and “intelligent design”) must be excluded from public school science classes. Because science involves testing hypotheses, scientific explanations are restricted to natural causes.
oh my! Still projecting and still trying in vain to be a liberal know it all with crap like "creation science should not be taught..." blah blah blah...wherever your liberal sensibilities say it shouldn't be taught?
Meanwhile evolution is fundamental to itself and nothing more. That's been proven on here time and time again, throughout multiple threads over several years.
A FReeper that constantly rejects God and bends over backwards to exclude God from science is ALWAYS a liberal poser.
My tagline stands the test of time dreamer. Give it some thought for once!