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Why is evolution debated?

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16y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

Evolution is generally accepted in the scientists. The only controversy comes from certain groups who believe that the theory undermines their previously held faiths and who think it should not be taught in schools.

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Actually evolution is not debated.

It is the best representation available of the processes that lead to the development of the life forms existing on Earth today.

As a comparison: To have an equivalent situation of evolutionists "debating" creationists you would have to picture scientists meeting with monster movie fans to "debate" if Tyrannosaurus Rex could defeat Godzilla - and both sides thinking the outcome would mean anything.

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