[narby]

I am not so much concerned about the religious aspect of this as I am about the scientific ramifications

How come it's the religious people who are concerned about the science, but the scientists aren't concerned?

The science is solid behind Evolution, and you been misinformed about the statistics, the 2nd law of thermodynamics, and all the other attempts by religious people to tear down Evolution because they have some wierd litteral belief in the exact wording of Genesis.

In my interpretation of Genesis, there is no conflict between it and science. This is a political issue being used by some scoundrels, not a science issue.

[PatrickHenry]

Those who oppose evolution might wish to understand what they're arguing against.
The Theory of Evolution. (Excellent introductory encyclopedia article.)

It would also be useful to learn what science is: The scientific method.