Thanks Nosy, Mr.H. My intent was to show the questioner that there were more ways to arrive at the evo conclusion than brainwashing, ignorance or philosophical desperation (in the sense of blindly searching for something to replace God). I got there through my own observations. Biology simply put a name to it and added details to my understanding. If I had seen anything that contradicted (substantively, I mean) the theory, then I wouldn't have accepted it. It's a process of observation that ANYONE can do - even an 8-year-old. One of the greatest rewards of my life so far is seeing the same process unfolding in my oldest daughter - who has accompanied me on many of my field jaunts. To see almost the exact same sense of awakening interest and dawning understanding in her - bit by bit, observation by observation, explanation by explanation - takes me back to my own childhood in many ways (in spite of being somewhat of a loner, it was a very happy time). The other day, she said - completely unsolicited - "Of course I want to study biology - it's what my daddy did..." (*sounds of "awwww, ain't that sweet" from the peanut gallery*)
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