Why is evolution scinece?

[Ravenstorm]

I don't see why evolution is science. Is there any scientific evidence of it?

[Tuff]

Surely one must examine evidence before accepting a position?

Not necessarily:

lol

[Jester]

Moderator Comment

Surely one must examine evidence before accepting a position?

Not necessarily:

lol

This post is clearly a one-liner that does not contribute to debate, and could also be seen as a personal attack. Be advised that both are against the rules.
Sir Rhetor's post would more clearly be considered a personal attack, and is therefore against the rules as well.

[Sir Rhetor]

Sir Rhetor's post would more clearly be considered a personal attack, and is therefore against the rules as well.

Alright, I apologize. Even though I wouldn't consider it a personal attack, Christians' reasons for accepting Christianity are not relevant to the discussion. I only meant to demonstrate that Sotracer's statement is not true absolutely, and it is unfortunate that I had to use Christianity as the sacrificial lamb. I do, however, see it as a valid point to make: that not everyone needs logic to accept their position. Another possibility is indoctrination.

Creationists may contend that evolutionists believe evolution because they were indoctrinated, and this may be true; some evolutionists undoubtedly have. The difference is, though, that I think evolution is more open to question than religion is.

[Raithie]

Evidence...

-Comparative anatomy
-Similar morphological features
-Genetics
-Transitional fossils
-Vestigial organs
-Vestigial behaviours
-Atavisms
-Observed instances of speciation
-Observed microevolution
-Junk DNA (broken vitamin C gene in particular)
-Breeding (artifical selection - not in line with natural selection, but the same concepts are involved)

etc.

It is just as valid scientifically as any other branch in science.

[The Happy Humanist]

Evidence...

-Comparative anatomy
-Similar morphological features
-Genetics
-Transitional fossils
-Vestigial organs
-Vestigial behaviours
-Atavisms
-Observed instances of speciation
-Observed microevolution
-Junk DNA (broken vitamin C gene in particular)
-Breeding (artifical selection - not in line with natural selection, but the same concepts are involved)

etc.

It is just as valid scientifically as any other branch in science.

Perhaps more so, noting all the cross-discipline evidence...

[Raithie]

Perhaps more so, noting all the cross-discipline evidence...

Agreed. Many branches converge on the subject of evolution.