Faith and proof are the extreme ends of a very long gradient. The theory of evolution is closer to the proof end. Just because overwhelming evidence is not absolute proof doesn't make it assumption based on faith.
Noted.
Still, can any reasonable person dispute the fact that assumptions abound, or that people adhere to their belief in evolution or creation or whatever because they espouse certain assumptions?
I mean, at some point, assume is the key word. You have to assume something in order to seriously hold a position.
It is syllogistic in nature.