[Carling]

Scientists do not say evolution is fact. It is theory. A theory consistent with observed facts. If observed facts conflict with the theory, it is modified as needed to match observed facts. If it is replicated in a lab, then it will go from being a theory to being fact.

Actually, if replicated in the lab it will become a law, but the above is what I have been trying to say. There are conflicting theories on how the universe was created, but no one knows for sure, now do they. For the record, I tend to side with the evolution gang with a touch of God's hand involved. I'm nuanced!

[WildTurkey]

For the record, I tend to side with the evolution gang with a touch of God's hand involved. I'm nuanced!

I think even Creationists say that God works in mysterious and wonderful ways. They then go on to say they can explain that there is no mystery.

[JeffAtlanta]

Actually, if replicated in the lab it will become a law

That's not how "theories" and "laws" work. Theories and Laws in science coexist and do not replace each other. The Ideal Gas law did not replace any theories. Theories never graduate to being laws.

This is the where most people just don't understand science methodology. This is also the origin of the old argument "evolution is only a theory".