[js1138]

Where is the proof that the earth orbits the sun? There are vast quantities of data, self-consistent interpretations, but no proof. It's just the best available explanation of myriad data points. Same with common descent. It is a self-consistent umbrella concept for millions of data points. There isn't even an alternate hypothesis -- something acknowledged by the supporters of ID. Isaac Newton is often cited on these threads a Christian who had the correct attitude toward science. Here's what he said about scientific reasoning.

• Rule 1: We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances.
• Rule 2 Therefore the same natural effects we must, as far as possible, assign to the same causes
• Rule 3 The qualities of bodies, which admit neither intensification nor remission of degrees, and which are found to belong to all bodies with the reach of our experiments, are to be esteemed the universal qualities of all bodies whatsoever.
• Rule 4 In experimental philosophy we are to look upon propositions inferred by general induction from phenomena as accurately or very nearly true, notwithstanding any contrary hypothesis that may be imagined, till such time as other phenomena occur, by which they may either be made more accurate, or liable to exceptions.

Take a look at these. No unnecessary causes. Causes are universal and constant. Causes observed in experiment are the same as those in nature. Established theories are considered true or nearly true until replaced by more comprehensive theories.

Every phenomenon required for evolution has been observed. Every piece of evidence gathered in the last 200 years is consistent with evolution. There are no competing theories.

[SoldierDad]

I'm not impressed with superlatives, conjecture, and the language of science. Produce the evidence or not. If not, then we agree to disagree. Enough said.

[Doctor Stochastic]

One may make a simple mathematical transform from a heliocentric to a geocentric system. Mathematically, these are equilivant. The heliocentric system has nicer laws that the geocentric system. (The law that things further from the center of rotation move more slowly than those closer in, for example.)

And you seem to be quoting a notorious anti-trinitarian.