Evolution is a religion

Thank you for the challenge.== Rebuttals ==Pro has completely misunderstood evolution. Evolution does not talk about the origins of the universe. The origins of the universe is a completely independent topic. Indeed, the big bang theory itself is a theory about the development of the universe. The big bang does not attempt to explain how the universe came into being (1).The evidence for evolution is very strong. Genetis, the fossil record, vestigal structures, and embryology all give strong evidence to biological evolution (2). Pro seems to misunderstand the "six types of evolution." Pro writes:The different types of evolution Cosmic evolution: the origin of time, space, and matter from nothing in the "big bang"Chemical evolution: all elements "evolved" from hydrogenStellar evolution: stars and planets formed from gas cloudsOrganic evolution: life begins from inanimate matterMacro-evolution: animals and plants change from one type into anotherMicro-evolution: variations form within the "kind"All of these theories are independent of one another and each theory has strong evidence to support it. Since this debate is about biological evolution, I will only address macroevolution (as Pro accepts microevolution).== My arguments ==The debate is not about whether or not evolution is true. Rather, this debate is about whether evolution should be classified as a religion.1. Evolution and Religion are not IncompatibleThose who claim that evolution is a religion are often Biblical literalist. However, there is nothing within the biological evolution that contradicts belief in either God or the Bible. The Christian organization BioLogos writes: "Scientific data can sometimes serve as God’s way of warning us when we are standing too close to the scriptural “picture,” or at the wrong angle, or with the wrong expectations. The purpose of science is not to verify nor to add to inspired Scripture, but science can help us eliminate improper ways of reading it. Likewise, Christians should thoughtfully and appropriately encourage science to rigorously test its own theories and question its own assumptions, especially when science appears to contradict Scripture. Yet because they are both means of God’s revelation of himself to us, they must work together towards an ultimate harmony." (3) 2. The Theory of Evolution is a Sound TheoryEvolution is the cornerstone of Biology. As Theodosius Dobzhansky famously states, "Nothing in Biology makes sense except in the light of evolution." (4) Indeed, evolution is a valuable theory for many reasons. First, evolution unites al, fields of biology. As Real Clear Science writes:"Its [Evolution] ability to explain both the unity and diversity of life. The mountains of DNA sequence data generated over the past several decades serve as "slam dunk" evidence. The fossil record, which is impressive but far from complete, isn't even necessary anymore. DNA can tell the story of evolution all by itself." (5) Indeed, thanks to evolution, we can unite the fields of paleontology, embryology, genetics, and even medicine. (6) The resolution is negated. SOURCES 1. http://www.talkorigins.org...;2. Dawkins, Richard. The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution. New York: Free, 2009. Print.3. http://biologos.org...;4. http://people.ibest.uidaho.edu...;5. http://www.realclearscience.com...;6. Fairbanks, Daniel. Evolving: The Human Effect and Why it Matters. Ahmerst, NY. Print.