<p>Yeah, seriously. A theory is a scientific concept that has been repeatedly corroborated and affirmed. Creationism is NOT a real scientific theory (it may be a theological one, but those are two completely different definitions of the word), as its only basis is holes in the theory of evolution. Haven’t you ever heard the phrase “the absence of evidence is not proof?” Just because there are a few (albeit very small) holes in evolution definitely does not prove creationism. </p>
<p>The reason there are holes in the theory of evolution is this: fossilization is actually a relatively rare occurrence. It can only happen in certain kinds of climates with certain types of soil. So of the creatures that die, only some will have fossilized skeletons. Then comes the problem of finding them. We can only dig up so much of the Earth in search of the missing link. The fact that we haven’t found it yet doesn’t mean that evolution is somehow invalid – all it means is that paleontology is really tough. </p>
<p>Give me some actual scientific proof for creationism that is 1. not based on problems with the theory of evolution and 2. backed up and corroborated by real scientists with real degrees, and maybe I’ll listen.</p>