[My2Cents]

Good point. When has evolution ever conformed to the scientific method?

[Moral Hazard]

"Good point. When has evolution ever conformed to the scientific method?"

Every time we see a gene "turned off" in the DNA of a modern organism we see evidence of evolution, a past in which the ancestor of that organism had the gene functioning. We also see a refutation of intelligent design at the same time, as what intelligent design would include non-functional DNA?

[Mylo]

Well lets see how the theory of Natural Selection conforms to the Scientific Method...

Darwin's theory of Evolution through natural selection made several assumptions; and many predictions can be made based upon the theory.

Darwin's assumptions were...

that the genetic material was passed on to descendent's without major change. (TRUE, and observed in the lab)

that there is genetic differences within a population. (Also true and observed)

That due to these differences some members of a species are more likely to pass on their genetics than others (also true and observed in the lab).

All these assumptions have held true despite Darwin's ignorance of DNA and mutation.

Many assumptions based upon this theory have also been borne out by MOUNTAINS of evidence.

The interrelatedness of species. (confirmed by DNA evidence and the fossil record)

Selective pressure can be brought to bear to change the genetic makeup of a population (true and observed in the lab).

[daysailor]

"Good point. When has evolution ever conformed to the scientific method?"

Pretty much every single day for the last 150 years or so.