I am a new member and wish to learn more from everyone on here about evolution. I have read all the basics, but get lost in the jargon of what scientists talk about. I am often confronted about evolution, and would truly love to learn from you guys. I have read some of the topics on talk origin and have tried to read most of your replies in previous threads.
I was hoping someone could help explain more on the origin of species and how it might have evolved through macroevolution. I read the talk origin thread on misconceptions of macro, but wish someone could be patient with me and explain in simple English.
I often get the comment that evolution can’t be proven and if I believe in it, it must be only a faith. Personally, I would rather listen to scientists with empirical data and testing of evidence to draw conclusions over any propaganda about an invisible man in the sky.
Could someone help with the items below in common language?
1. Abiogenesis — How did it start and evolve?
2. Evolution — How did animals get upright, how did we go from the seas to land, how and why did we deviate into humans and chimps?
3. Evidence of an older earth - How can I contradict creationists and what formula is correct in determining it.
4. How do I know Radio carbon dating is accurate in its dating techniques?
5. How can I prove evolution?
I am asking help from all of you. I thank you for your time. Erik