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The motto "Evolution is a fact" requires a detailed explanation. Otherwise, it can be taken different ways by advocates of different points of view, leading to confusion; see [[Define your terms]].

The motto '''"Evolution is a fact"''' requires a detailed explanation. Otherwise, it can be taken different ways by advocates of different points of view, leading to confusion; see [[Define your terms]].

==Changes in populations of species==

==Changes in populations of species==

At other times, "Evolution is a fact" refers to the less frequent observation that a population has changed in visible ways. For example, there may be more spotted or black sheep in a herd. [[Jacob]] noticed this, when he was working for his uncle [[Laban]]. Religious scholars generally see this change as a response to Laban's attempts to cheat Jacob.

At other times, "Evolution is a fact" refers to the less frequent observation that a population has changed in visible ways. For example, there may be more spotted or black sheep in a herd. [[Jacob]] noticed this, when he was working for his uncle [[Laban]]. Religious scholars generally see this change as a response to Laban's attempts to cheat Jacob.