Talk:Evolution/FAQ

Many of these questions are rephrased objections to evolution that users have argued should be included in the text of Evolution. The reason for their exclusion is discussed below.

The main points of this FAQ can be summarized as: More detail is given on each of these points, and other common questions and objections, below.
 * The process and theory of evolution are both uncontroversial among biologists.
 * Neutral point of view requires that minority views not be given undue emphasis.
 * Therefore it is against Wikipedia policy for views without scientific support, such as all known objections to evolution, to be interjected into a science article like Evolution.

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 * Introduction to evolution
 * Objections to evolution
 * Creation–evolution controversy

For further information, see the numerous past discussions on these topics in the archives of Talk:Evolution:

'''The article is not neutral. It doesn't mention that evolution is controversial.'''
 * NPOV disputed
 * Accuracy of Blanket Statement
 * Neutrality dispute
 * NPOV Dispute
 * Neutrality based on factualness of evolution
 * Heavy evolutionist bias
 * POV Issue
 * No overwhelming scientific consensus

The article should mention alternative views prominently, such as in a criticism section.
 * Alternative Views
 * Criticism section
 * Neutral point of view
 * Uhh... ok...
 * Balance?
 * Balancing point of view

Evolution is just a theory, not a fact.
 * Bickering
 * Evolution as fact
 * Fact vs. Theory
 * Evolution vs. Theory of Evolution
 * Newton's Theory
 * Fact versus theory
 * POV
 * Theory
 * Lack of Neutrality
 * POV

There is scientific evidence against evolution.
 * "Matter cannot organize itself"
 * Macro/Micro
 * Proposed insertions
 * Scientific problems with Evolution