Evolution is far from a dying theory

My experience in obtaining an advanced degree in the biological sciences is quite different from that described by Mr. Hohf in his letter of June 16. I have never met any scientists who naively accept the theory of evolution (TOE) because they were "awed by professors." They accept it because they understand that the TOE is the only scientific explanation for the diversity of life on earth that is in agreement with all the factual evidence.

The TOE is one of the best-corroborated theories in all of science, with evidence continuing to mount in its favor. Claiming evolution is a "dying theory," as Mr. Hohf does, is analogous to claiming NASCAR racing is a dying sport.

Mr. Hohf repeats the spurious demand that the TOE must explain the origin of the universe and life. As a self-proclaimed scientist, he should know that cosmology is the science that deals with the origin of the universe and biogenesis is the specialized field that addresses the origin of life. Evolution is not obliged to explain these origins any more than theology is required to specify how God came into existence.

JACK DeBAUN

Sandpoint