[Ichneumon]

I certainly do not have evidence to present. But does there have to be a default position of abiogenesis given the lack of theories to support that position?

Abiogenesis is not the current paradigm because it is some sort of "default position" -- it's the current paradigm because that's what the evidence indicates.

Or can there still be scientific inquiry into other possibilities?

Sure -- and there is.

[Michael_Michaelangelo]

Abiogenesis is not the current paradigm because it is some sort of "default position" -- it's the current paradigm because that's what the evidence indicates.

Someone disagrees with you on this thread.

(Everyone please hold your applause for Ag -- just toss money)