| − | '''Uniformitarianism''' is the view that the forces affecting the universe are the same now as at any time in the past. It was proposed by geologist [[Charles Lyell]], and was a major influence on [[Charles Darwin]]. <ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation Through General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. This idea has been widely criticized by many for the lack of evidence backing it. | + | '''Uniformitarianism''' is the view that the forces affecting the universe are the same now as at any time in the past. It was proposed by geologist [[Charles Lyell]], and was a major influence on [[Charles Darwin]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation Through General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. This idea has been widely criticized by many for the lack of evidence backing it. |