Evolution in a Nutshell

[tryptophan]

Would it be a good idea for somebody to write all the basic idea of evolution including the basic details (natural selection, genetic drift, punctuated equilibrium) as a reference for anybody who does not completely understand the concept without having to wade through all of these threads? Perhaps even making it a sticky? What do you think?

 

[mhess13]

but then TEs could use their favorite argument any longer. You know, the "you just don't understand evolution" routine

 

[Dracil]

Actually, it would become a case of "You can lead a horse to water..."

You may want to check out this thread though. http://www.christianforums.com/t1183906-the-index-thread-of-all-the-best-discussions.html

Care to take a guess how many Creationists will read through the collection (or even just the specific section it pertains to) before posting something already refuted in there?

 

[The Lady Kate]

but then TEs could use their favorite argument any longer. You know, the "you just don't understand evolution" routine

They wouldn't use it because it would no longer be true. I don't see how that would be a bad thing.

 

[tryptophan]

but then TEs could use their favorite argument any longer. You know, the "you just don't understand evolution" routine

Hmmm. I don't think that I've ever used that argument before. I always try to explain evolutionary theory when possible.

Thanks for the link Dracil, but I was thinking more of a one stop shop for basic information on evolutionary theory. If somebody needed more specific information they could go to that link, but do you think that a single thread talking about evolutionary theory itself would be useful?

 

[gluadys]

Hmmm. I don't think that I've ever used that argument before. I always try to explain evolutionary theory when possible.

Thanks for the link Dracil, but I was thinking more of a one stop shop for basic information on evolutionary theory. If somebody needed more specific information they could go to that link, but do you think that a single thread talking about evolutionary theory itself would be useful?

Actually, I am working on just that. But it will be a few weeks before it is ready for posting.

 

[Gold Dragon]

but then TEs could use their favorite argument any longer. You know, the "you just don't understand evolution" routine

I would love it if I never had to use that argument ever again.

 

[Gold Dragon]

Would it be a good idea for somebody to write all the basic idea of evolution including the basic details (natural selection, genetic drift, punctuated equilibrium) as a reference for anybody who does not completely understand the concept without having to wade through all of these threads? Perhaps even making it a sticky? What do you think?

There is so much good literature already out there.

PBS Evolution FAQ
Talk Origins : What is Evolution

 

[Dracil]

http://evolution.berkeley.edu/ - from my campus.