[js1138]

To exclude abiogenesis from evolutionary theory is like eliminating one’s birth from their life story.

Considering that biologists writing about life are writing an autobiography, it's not unreasonable to stick to the parts they can remember.

Eight-five percent of the history of life has been erased.

[Just mythoughts]

Eight-five percent of the history of life has been erased.

Why don't you elaborate upon this for us unlearned? Why was 85% of history of life erased?

[count-your-change]

85% erased? No problem on the “tree of life” if the branches are mostly bare, just crowd the other 15% closer together.