Scientists have had entire careers studying evolution that has nothing to do with human evolution, common descent of species or long ages of the Earth. They need not change their correct use of language because nonscientists have loaded up the word with superfluous connotations.
Evolution in all contexts means change.
Biological evolution simply means change (in DNA) in populations. That is an easily observable fact that is best explained by the theory of natural selection of genetic variation.
“Scientists have had entire careers studying evolution that has nothing to do with human evolution, common descent of species or long ages of the Earth. They need not change their correct use of language because nonscientists have loaded up the word with superfluous connotations.”
When such scientists step into the public debate they need to understand the connotations of the word. And the connotations of common descent of species or long ages of the Earth were imbued by so-called scientists (the scorners of God and creation in Darwin’s day) since the term was applied to Darwin’s theory from day one.
“Evolution in all contexts means change.”
Again, I have pointed out since the beginning of the discussion that evolution means different things in different contexts. The article I posted addresses mockers of conservatives who believe in a literal creation and a young earth. They mock these things citing that “evolution is a fact”. In that context it is nonsense. The specific observations you mentioned in no way contradict or oppose the beliefs of creationists. This is what is known as playing loose with the facts. If evolutionists did not do this, there would be little to debate.
There are elements of Darwin’s theory of evolution and the modern versions of it that contradict what the Bible teaches about the origin of man and the age of the universe. Creationists want an honest debate. We do not want to force our views on others, and we do not want other views forced on us. The elements of Evolution that contradict the Bible are speculative, not facts. Therefore it is a false accusation against creationists to say we deny the facts of science.
This semantic word game has been going on for many years, and you may be naive enough to believe it is coincidental rather than part of an intentional, well-thought out plan to attack and destroy Christian beliefs in our culture. So I am not accusing you of intentional deception. But Evolution has been politicized and used as such a tool by those who want God removed from the public square primarily because they hate the God of the Bible because He condemns their behavior as evil. That is what the real debate is about. Creationists are generally supportive of scientific and technological progress. Our opponents generally portray us in a different light.