Of course, it doesn't say that........NOW. Our evolutionist brethren had to jettison that one, thanks to old Louie
The theory of evolution
never asserted that complex life just arose. But even if it had, that's how science works: we observe something and we formulate a hypothesis. We then expand that hypothesis into a theory, which we can test by using to make predictions. If the theory can successfully predict outcomes our confidence in it is bolstered; if it doesn't, we can see if adjusting the theory based on our new understanding works. If it does, great - our theory now works better. If it doesn't, also great: we have gained new knowledge, and we can study to better understand the world around us.
I know this is a radical concept for you and you believe that science happens when a bunch of people get together wearing their white lab coats to scheme about new ways to confound you. And I am sorry to have to burst your bubble.
Is it any sillier than the notion that one must forfeit technological advances, if he DARES disagree with the sacred cow of evolution?
You can disagree all you want, but unless you can provide
credible testable evidence that the theory of evolution fails in some critical, unknown and unexplainable way then you will be ignored. And no, your license to use technological advances won't be revoked, but you will be treated like the nutjob you are - and rightly so.
My "credentials" would be common sense, critical thinking, and the simple ability to read thermometers (and read, period).
You will forgive me, but your thinking hardly seems critical. Anytime you adopt the kind of attitude you have displayed in this thread, dismissing out-of-hand a theory you do not even understand based on a professed (and as yet unproven) ability to read thermometers you are showcasing the diametrical opposite of critical thinking.
Global warming isn't disputed because last winter was cold anymore than the earth being round isn't disputed because it looked flat last time you went up your local hill and looked around.
The evidence is pretty convincing that the earth is warming. What's up for debate are two things: first, whether the cause of the warming is caused by us (i.e. anthropogenic global warming) or merely the result of natural long-term warming and cooling cycles that are natural. Second, if it's caused by us whether we need to do anything and, if so, what that is.
Again, sorry to burst your bubble. If it's any consolation I'm sure that you'll go back to foaming at the mouth about some other topic on which your understanding is, let's be polite and say less than nuanced.
You may now, again, get back to your critical thinking.