How long until evolution is accepted as fact?

I have read all of this discussion and you all are wrong. Is this not the most obvious answer? Evolution will become a fact when we evolve. If we never evolve then it will never become a fact. There might be people who will think it is not true (some still think the world is flat). This response has nothing to do with my religious beliefs. I was simply reading and saw something that EVERYONE missed.

Evolution is a theory, not a fact. Science is mostly comprised of theories, and good science has the potential to be found false through experiment and observation. That said, I'm 100% sure that the Theory of Evolution is the best explanation for speciation and adaptation we have today. I wrote an article on my views here: http://www.helium.com/tm/223187 I wonder how that poll was worded? With polls, wording is everything. If someone asked me if I thought evolution was a fact, I would say no. That is even though I am a staunch supporter of it, and find the alternatives at the moment rather ludicrous. Draven the Respectful Atheist http://dravenwriter.blogspot.com

I don't think the theory of evolution will be accepted as fact by all ever. There would have to be indisputable evidence and even then I am sure there would be those who would not believe.

I'm afraid it might never happen. After all, there are still people who believe the Earth IS the center of the universe, or that the Earth is hollow and filled with evil lizard people on the inside, which telepathically control the major figures of the world's governments... As long as there are human people, there will be people believing weird things.

There will always be a minority who will deny widely accepted scientific theories about the world, especially when it threatens their belief systems. As Andrew Cohen said on a BBC Horizon programme "A War on Science" (broadcast on BBC2, 26 January 2006). "It is surprising that many should still be sceptical of Darwinian evolution. Darwin proposed his theory nearly 150 years ago, and it is now supported by an immense weight of evidence".

You've posed to sepereate questions here... 1) When will evolution be accepted as a fact? 2) When will evolution be universally accepted? The reason I seperate the two is because, in science, few things are ever accepted as "fact". Science is probabilistic, so there is always room for something to be disproven within the realms of science. That is why the theory of gravity is not a "fact". However, though gravity is still considered just a theory, it has been universally accepted (at least, I would strongly think so). To answer the questions, I don't think evolution will ever be accepted as a "fact". However, there may come a time (and I don't think it will be in our lifetimes) that it may be universally accepted as a strong theory.

..all it needs is a little more brainwashing.. the teaching of micro evolution at an earlier age, maybe kindergarten or sooner, then blend in macro evolution like it's the same thing.. this needs to happen because as populations keep growing, and once resources dwindle, it can truly be survival of the fittest.. abortion is just a precursor..

The theory of evolution will never be accepted because that's not the truth. It will always be a theory because that is a theory created by man who was created by God. Man will never be the same with God. God said I am God and you are man. My ways are not your ways and my thoughts are not your thoughts. The Holy Bible is the Word of God and it is the truth. It is complete but if you don't believe it, that's up to you.

Eventhough i went through some of the response , I am not very much satisfied with the discussions. I cant understand the essence of the question. I would be thankful if you would expalin the meaning of the question to me clearly....

never

It's a theory. Unless there is undisputed facts to back it up, then it will never be accepted.

I am shocked at those figures, to tell you the truth. I thought that when it began being taught in school it was more or less accepte by the bulk of society. Otherwise, there will always be a segment of the population that I believe will never accept not matter what evidence is offered. Right or wrong, that is what 'faith' is, isn't it? On a slightly funny note, my son, who is in a latter grade of primary school, informed me that one of his classmates had no idea there had been any other variety of hominid before h. sapiens sapiens. She was flabbergasted.

I've come across some similar polls: A new ZogbyInternational Poll finds that 78% of Ohio residents agree with the statement, "When Darwin's theory of evolution is taught in school, students should also be able to learn about scientific evidence that points to an intelligent design of life." Only 10% indicated "strongly disagree" with the statement Another one I found was entitled: Darwin Dissed in His Own Homeland 01/26/2006 One would think Brits would cherish their guru Darwin, but he didn't come out all that well in a poll reports BBC News. More than half the population doesn't believ in the theory of evolution, results showed and 39% said either creation or intelligent design best explains their view on the origin and development of life (about 12% didn't know) In another one: In response to the LeVake story, Channel One polled students on which views they wanted taught in science. That adds up to 83% of public school students wanting creation included in the classroom

Scientists for the most part already know that evolution is a bogus theory. However, they accept it because it because they see no naturalistic alternative.The literature has documented this fact decade after decade: 70s "The irony is devastating. The main purpose of Darwinism was to drive out every trace of an incredible God from biology. But the theory replaces God with an even more incredible deity, Omnipotent chance" Rosazak, Unfinished Animal (1975) ppg. 101 - 102 80s It is therefore of immediate concern to both biologist and lawman that Darwinism is under attack. The theory of life that undermined nineteenth-century religion has virtually become a religion itself and in turn is being threatened by fresh ideas. The attacks are certainly not limited to those of the creationists and religious fundamentalists who deny Darwinism for political and moral reasons. The main thrust of the criticism comes from within science itself. The doubts about Darwinisms represent a political revolt from within rather than a siege from without. B. Leith, The Decent of Darwin: A Handbook of Doubts about Darwinism (1982) 90s The evidence of for Darwinism is not only grossly inadequate, it is systematically distorted. I'm convinced that sometime in the not-to-distant future, people will look back in amazement and say, 'How could anyone have believed this?'Darwinism is merely a materialistic philosophy masquerading as science" Jonathan Well, Ph.D in molecular and cell biology specializing in vertebrate embryology, 1994 from UC Berkeley 2000 "Evolution is a religion. This was true of evolution in the beginning and it is true of evolution still today" Michael Ruse "Saving Darwinism from the Darwinian" National Post ( May 13, 2000) [Professor of Philosophy, Florida State University , He is the founder and editor of the journal Biology and Philosophy and is a preeminent of authority on Darwinian evolutionary thought] 2003 - Question Evolution and Get Fired http://creationsafaris.com/crev0303.htm Apparently molecular biologist Behe was right when he said in an interview: "....I think Darwinism will indeed collaspe. Right now it is being held up simply by social pressure among scientists who view the world in a certain way"

I feel it is true. The reason for people to debate the theory is because of a large gap in the observed changes.