Uh-oh, I can tell we're going to get into the definition of a theory again. . .
In scientific parlance, a theory is a model that accurately describes many diverse pieces of information. Theories may be refined, but they are rarely discarded. The only major theory I can think of that has been discarded is the geocentric model of the solar system, but that was notably based upon religious and philosophical reasoning rather than the evidence.
The theory of evolution explains the appearance and age of fossils and the pattern of morphological and genetic differences among related species. It can be used to predict futher changes in gene distribution in a population. It can be tested in a lab by observing and manipulating bacteria and viruses.
Young earth creationism, however, cannot be used to explain or predict any observation. Its only basis is an overly strict interpretation of Genesis that has been by no means universally held through history.
It is far more reasonable to believe evolution than young earth creationism.
In scientific parlance, a theory is a model that accurately describes many diverse pieces of information. Theories may be refined, but they are rarely discarded. The only major theory I can think of that has been discarded is the geocentric model of the solar system, but that was notably based upon religious and philosophical reasoning rather than the evidence.
The theory of evolution explains the appearance and age of fossils and the pattern of morphological and genetic differences among related species. It can be used to predict futher changes in gene distribution in a population. It can be tested in a lab by observing and manipulating bacteria and viruses.
Young earth creationism, however, cannot be used to explain or predict any observation. Its only basis is an overly strict interpretation of Genesis that has been by no means universally held through history.
It is far more reasonable to believe evolution than young earth creationism.