Portal:Evolution
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The theory of evolution is an explanation for the origin of the cosmos and life on Earth, which is more formally known as the General Theory of Evolution. It was derived from atheistic presupposition, although some theists now espouse to the idea. The theory encompasses the processes of biological evolution, the origin of life, and aspects of cosmic evolution via the Big Bang.
Both evolution and creation science suffer from misconceptions with regard to the construction of the superstructure of their theories as well as questions regarding the degree to which various parts can be called scientific or theories. Stephen Jay Gould described the secular side of this in the article Evolution as Fact and Theory,. Each superstructure has a collection of 'a priori' postulates, a collection of theories that support or are derived from those postulates as well as observational evidence, and a collection of predictions derived by those theories.
Charles Darwin attended medical school for two years at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. While in school he joined the Plinian Society and attended their scientific debates, which frequently centered upon the merits of scientific investigation stemming from natural causes rather than divine intervention. After dropping out of medical school Darwin studied for the clergy at Christ's College at Cambridge. During his time at Cambridge he showed a fascination with nature and spent considerable time collecting species of beetles. Following graduation Darwin was invited to be a naturalist aboard the H.M.S. Beagle on its two year expedition to South America.
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A Abiogenesis Abiogenesis and ozone Archaeopteryx Australopithecus Australopithecus afarensis Australopithecus africanus B Biological evolution C Charles Darwin Common descent Creation vs. Evolution Cro-Magnon man D Darwin's Illness Darwinism Dating methods E Eugenie Scott Evolution Evolution myths Evolution: A Theory in Crisis Evolutionism Evolutionists Exogenesis G Galapagos Islands Gradualism H Haldane's dilemma History of evolutionism Homo antecessor Homo erectus Homo ergaster Homo floresiensis Homo habilis Homo heidelbergensis Human races I Icons of Evolution: Science or Myth Icons of Evolution: Science or Myth? J Java Man M Macroevolution Microevolution Modern evolutionary synthesis N Natural selection Naturalism Neanderthals Nebraska Man P Peking Man Piltdown Man Punctuated Equilibrium R Recapitulation Refuting Evolution Refuting Evolution 2 Richard Dawkins S Speciation Species Spontaneous generation Stephen Jay Gould T The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex The Lie: Evolution Theistic evolution argument Theory of evolution Thomas Huxley Transitional forms
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"In any case, no real evolutionist, whether gradualist or punctuationist, uses the fossil record as evidence in favour of the theory of evolution as opposed to special creation." Mark Ridley, 'Who doubts evolution?', New Scientist, vol. 90, 25 June 1981, p. 831
- Altenberg: The Woodstock of Evolution? Sixteen scientists gather in Altenberg, Australia, to propose a "new" theory of evolution. Among other things, many of these scientists question the role of natural selection in long-term changes in species. Scoop.co.nz March 4, 2008.
- Placental Mammals Climb a New Tree. Recent analysis of shrewlike fossil pushes mammalian evolution forward millions of years. ScienceNOW Daily News. June 20, 2007.
- In Startling Advance, Study Identifies Dinosaur Protein Findings offered as new evidence for dino-bird evolution. New York Times. April 13, 2007
- God’s Numbers The latest Newsweek poll shows that 91 percent of American adults surveyed believe in God—and nearly half reject the theory of evolution. Newsweek, April 9 2007 issue
- The Teflon Naturalist Chuck Colson comments on Social Darwinism. Christian Post, Apr. 01 2007
