[bobdsmith]

It is observed in the fossil record. It is strongly indicated by genetic features. It is strongly indicated by distribution of species - ie island species being similar to nearby mainland species.

Common descent is not compatible with any possible set of observations. It is only compatible with a very small subset of possible observations. It just so happens that the set of observations that is our reality happen to be compatible with common descent. Coincidence huh?

[Gumlegs]

It just so happens that the set of observations that is our reality happen to be compatible with common descent. Coincidence huh?

Or ... CONSPIRACY???