Let me start this thread with a statement on my beliefs:
I believe in Evolution Science. Why....because every observable part of our environment lends itself to this conclusion.
*Scientists can show a clear linkage from the ape to modern man through time.
*The big bang theory is logical and consistent with astronomical measurements reported.
*Things like diamonds and petroleum can be proved to have only existed via millions of years of change.
*Events like the Great Flood as accounted in the bible aren't consistent with measurable changes in the earth's topography.
*Accounts of Noah and building a 'super-tanker' full of every species on the planet are from my perspective ludicrous.
*We can clearly see via direct observation of other planets e.g. Mars billions of years of change.
*Carbon dating is a demonstrated and effective science
*The Dinosaurs DID exist and that cannot be refuted. And they didn't exist just 6000 years ago and anyone who makes such a claim is making an absurd assertion.
*An intelligent designer wouldn't make such obvious mistakes in nature as the image on our retina being reversed.
I could go on and on. The bottom line is that every piece of evidence on our planet from my perspective leads me to believe that we evolved.
OK, that being said I've seen some pretty smart people debate this back and forth here.
For my sake and the other scientific dummies like me who are reading this, I'm starting this thread. If either side could please make the case on Intelligent Design vs. Evolution without going way over 'our heads' with things like the speed of light arguments and such.
Thank you.