Original sentence: Because of this and other evidence, there is little 'debate' within scientific circles as to whether evolution is a fact or not.Contrary to some claims, transitional fossils exist that show a gradual change from one species to another.Evolution is a theory that it's supporters claim fits in with all known biological evidence, fits in with all known genetic evidence, and is backed up by overwhelming evidence in the fossil record.It is mainly in the public sphere, where young Earth creationists (especially in America) have fought for recognition of their world view, that the debate about creationism and evolution rages.The belief can persist in spite of posited evidence to the contrary
Edited sentence: Because of this and other evidence, there is no 'debate' within scientific circles as to whether evolution is a fact or not.Contrary to some claims, many transitional fossils that show a gradual change from one species to another exist.Evolution is a theory that fits in with all known biological evidence, fits in with all known genetic evidence, and is backed up by overwhelming evidence in the fossil record.It is only in the public sphere, where young Earth creationists (especially in America) have fought for recognition of their world view, that the debate about creationism and evolution rages.The belief can persist in spite of evidence to the contrary