[Nebullis]

So we have no "material" evidence of a "pre-biotic soup", yet it is necessary for the paradigm so is assumed.

The "pre-biotic soup" is not a necessary assumption. That life began is axiomatic. If that's faith, it's a faith everyone on earth shares. Kumbaya!

[AndrewC]

The "pre-biotic soup" is not a necessary assumption.

For the paradigm I believe we are discussing it is necessary. The fact that life began is also "evidence" that it could have been created.