nested heirarchies as evidence against darwinian evolution

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Parallel evolution actually is part of the topic, imo, because we are talking about nested hierarchies and the evo assumption is that common traits indicate a common designer. But let's not divert too far, I agree.

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When I studied evolution I never heard that in evolution "common traits indicate a common designer." Could you cite some source for that idea?And is it normal here to refer to those who support the theory of evolution as "evos?" That seems to be condescending, if not downright nasty.

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My understanding is the term "evo" as an abbreviation for evolutionist was fairly normal here, or used to be, and was used by evos and non-evos alike.

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I am new here, so I don't know. That's why I asked. I still find the term condescending.

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On the point of common traits indicating common ancestry, yes, that's pretty standard and is the means by which nested hierarchies were created. If your school didn't teach it, I am not sure why.

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Your original post didn't include "common ancestry" but rather "common designer."Do you have a citation for "common designer" as being a normal assumption in evolutionary studies?

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Common designer is not what evos teach. I am not sure what part of my prior posts you are referring to.

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See Message #18, above.

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On the evo thing, it's just an abbreviation.

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OK. Is there an accepted disparaging abbreviation we are expected to use for creationists, just to keep things equal?