Don't play symantics with the discussion here. So what if it is a theory, scientific or otherwise. Some people believe evolution is how the world was created. Others belived in intellegent design creationism.
How does that make the point I raised meaningless?
It is semantics. Case in point. I do not believe in evolution. That would make it faith based. However, I do accept the evidence that supports the theory of evolution. Such is science.
How does that make the point I raised meaningless?
Your point is not meaningless, however, a faith-based debate is. Evolution is not faith based.
Actually, nobody that I've ever met or talked to believes this. I've dealt with two types of people:
1. Those who believe that evolution is false.
2. Those who believe that evolution is a useful scientific theory backed by a great deal of evidence.
Now certainly those in category 1 would not agree with the statement that evolution is how the world was created. Those in category 2 (at least those I have dealt with) understand that the theory of evolution has absolutely nothing to do with the origin of the world, the universe, life or anything other than the origin of the diversity of life. Evolution is only applicable once there is a reproducing organism and explains how that one organism can reproduce and change over time to produce the diversity of life seen today.