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Yes there is evidence that tends to lead in the direction of evolution. I just find it hard to promote a theory as fact if the lineage of DNA cannot fully be traced from generation 1 to generation x.
So, you disbelive all of the implied evidence we have which points to evolution, which is quite strong, because our knowledge is not perfect?
We don't have a very good understanding of gravity. There isn't even a single, widely agreed upon Theory of Gravity. We have much, much, much more evidence for and understanding of evolution than gravity. Do you suggest that we not promote the idea that gravity is real?
If you have positive evidence for any other scientific theory, please bring it forth.
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If the possible path is discussed and alternative theories are thrown in the student can draw his/her own conclusions based on the method or have an understanding of how to research it further if they choose.
What alternative scientific theories (with as much or more confirming evidence which agrees across as many branches of science as the ToE) for the origin of species are there?
For example, I was taught about Lamarkism (inheritance of acquired characteristics) in Biology as a scientific alternative to the ToE, but even though it is scientific, it does not explain the evidence as well as the ToE.
Oh, and here is some evidence for macroevolution:
29+ Evidences for Macroevolution: The Scientific Case for Common Descent
[This message has been edited by schrafinator, 02-28-2003]
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