The Definition for the Theory of Evolution

RAZD, in your O.P., you're asking about the definition of the Theory of Evolution. The comment you've just made there is about a definition of biological evolution. That definition is not (and isn't meant to be) a definition of the Theory.I like the quote you're referring to as a one sentence definition of biological evolution. It was this:

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...the sum total of the genetically inherited changes in the individuals who are the members of a population's gene pool.

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So, I'll make an attempt to include it in a one sentence definition of the Modern Theory!The Modern Theory of Evolution is the explanation of the sum total of genetically inherited changes in the individuals who are members of a population's gene pool by the mechanisms of mutation, natural selection, gene flow and genetic drift.It's clumsy, because it includes the definition of biological evolution inside it, so the brief version could be this:The Modern ToE is the explanation of biological evolution by the mechanisms of mutation, natural selection, gene flow and genetic drift.Any good? (Probably not, but it's nice and brief!).

Did you mean evolution or the existence and definition of the Abrahamic God?"Evolution" of many different sorts, including biological, is a well observed phenomenon.If you meant "the theory of (biological) evolution", then do feel free to start a thread explaining your comment on it. Arguably, all scientific theories exist only in the "imaginations" or minds of men and women. I doubt if other animals go in for them!This thread is about defining the theory, not about what we think of it.P.S. Welcome to EvC.