[TOWER]

Why do evolutionists distance themselves from the discussion of the origin of life?

We do not distance ourselves from discussing the origin of life. It's just that when we talk about the theory of evolution, we talk about the theory of evolution. When we talk about abiogenesis, we talk about abiogenesis. For some strange reason however, when creationists and IDers want to talk about the theory of evolution, they end up talking about abiogenesis.

[Amish with an attitude]

Is not abiogenesis part and parcel to evolution? A brick wall is built with bricks, bricks with clay, etc.