[BMCDA]

For the umpteenth time: the Theory of Evolution does not address the origins of life. That is the domain of abiogenesis.
Furthermore, evolution requires only the existence of imperfect self-replicators. How they arose doesn't affect the ToE in the least.

[GOPPachyderm]

I believe most people, perhaps erroneously according to your post, interpret evolution as the explanation of how life arose on this planet. You know, from the primordial ooze to me and you.

[GOPPachyderm]

I think what is confusing me here is Darwin's reference to Origins of Life. I understand that he is looked at as the father of the theory (though others had proposed it previously).