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Religious people should accept evolution for the simple reason that it is true. Using modern DNA sequencing technology, we can observe genetic markers moving through populations of individuals over successive generations. It has sprung from the same science that has given us a cure to polio, put men on the moon, and allows us to communicate instantly with electronic messages. It is an enormously useful scientific model that benefits mankind in disciplines ranging from medicine to agriculture, even to distant fields such as computer science and mineral extraction.

Science in general and evolution in particular threatens no one's faith. No one is demanding idolatry of Charles Darwin. Belief is not required, merely acceptance that this is our best educated guess. Christians accept the scientific idea that heavy objects sink, yet believe in the miracle of walking on water. There is no difference with modern biology. Belief is the cornerstone of faith. One does not need faith in science in order for science to operate. One need not "believe" in electromagnetism in order for a radio to play music. One need not "believe" in evolution for the influenza virus to mutate. These things are going to happen whether you believe in them, or not.

Science is not a religion or faith, and no one is asking that any one believe in it. Science is a tool. Nothing more. From plate tectonic theory, to evolutionary theory, to circuit theory, or the theory of relativity, all of these are tools we use to describe the physical world. Christians are not asked to believe in science any more than they are asked to believe in a hammer or inclined plane. One does not need to believe in the inclined plane in order to lift a heavy object. One does not need to believe in the hammer in order to drive a nail. The only thing one needs is a little understanding of how to use, and how not to misuse, the tool. It is no different with science. It is no different with evolution.