Iano writes:
...I'm having a bit of a problem in that what scripture is itself is hardly established. There is no common foundation from which to push out from.
Thats the standard for debate around here, Iano. While you and I may believe that God is the source of all wisdom, truth, and enlightenment, evolutionists in general believe that humanity itself generates its own wisdom, truth, and discovery.
Saying that the Bible is the source of truth will not convince anyone of the fact.
In fact, I would not use the Bible as my source---I would use the internal unction of the Holy Spirit. But then, thats just me.