Very important point. If one looks at many evolutionist arguments, the only basis they have is that if God does not exist then ...".
It seems that way. It was ingrained in me -- probably through pop culture more than anything -- that scientists treat things with skepticism. I don't see this happening with evolution. How do we empirically know that a housecat and donkey have a common descendent? I mentioned this to RWN earlier. I'm curious as to his answer.