The examination of life on earth tells a story overwhelmingly supportive of the theory of evolution of species by natural selection. The theory has withstood 150 years of scientific research aimed at proving it wrong. The theory has adapted to fit new evidence. To deny the veracity of the theory can only call into question the denier’s intellectual honesty or cognitive competence. Intellectual honesty is the key to understanding the universe. The evidence for evolution is overwhelming and readily apparent. How one reconciles this evidence with one’s religious beliefs is obviously a difficult problem for many and can result in denial of evidence and/or a state of cognitive dissonance. However many people apparently live with this state of mind, unwilling to follow the thought processes to their ultimate conclusions. It is a fact no study of any of the life sciences makes any sense without foundation of the theory of evolution.
The examination of life on earth tells a story overwhelmingly supportive of the theory of evolution of species by natural selection. The theory has withstood 150 years of scientific research aimed at proving it wrong. The theory has adapted to fit new evidence. To deny the veracity of the theory can only call into question the denier’s intellectual honesty or cognitive competence. Intellectual honesty is the key to understanding the universe. The evidence for evolution is overwhelming and readily apparent. How one reconciles this evidence with one’s religious beliefs is obviously a difficult problem for many and can result in denial of evidence and/or a state of cognitive dissonance. However many people apparently live with this state of mind, unwilling to follow the thought processes to their ultimate conclusions. It is a fact no study of any of the life sciences makes any sense without foundation of the theory of evolution.
Allan