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Conservapedia:Evolution two (view source)
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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
The theory of evolution is a scientific theory which seeks to explain the existence of the myriad species which are found on the Earth today without resort to supernatural explanations (such as the intervention of a God or gods). The theory stands in contrast to theories of [[Creationism|creation]] which propose that the all life was created through the direct actions of a God or gods as per, for example, the account told in the [[Bible|Bible's]] book of Genesis. Accordingly, the theory of evolution is often strongly opposed by those who believe in creation. Evolution stipulates life evolved (changed) over the course of many millions of years from a single-celled organism, while Creation holds that life appeared very recently, and without change.
The theory of evolution is a scientific theory which seeks to explain the existence of the myriad species which are found on the Earth today without resort to supernatural explanations (such as the intervention of a God or gods). The theory stands in contrast to theories of [[Creationism|creation]] which propose that the all life was created through the direct actions of a God or gods as per, for example, the account told in the [[Bible|Bible's]] book of Genesis. Accordingly, the theory of evolution is often strongly opposed by those who believe in creation. Evolution stipulates life came into being and evolved (changed) over the course of many millions of years while Creation holds that life appeared very recently, and has not changed.
The theory of evolution is essentially based on two observations: (1) that all living things are involved in a struggle for survival; and (2) that all living things can pass on their characteristics to their offspring. It relies upon the combined operation of two processes generally referred to as natural selection and genetic mutation.
The theory of evolution is essentially based on two observations: (1) that all living things are involved in a struggle for survival; and (2) that all living things can pass on their characteristics to their offspring. It relies upon the combined operation of two processes generally referred to as natural selection and genetic mutation.