Any thoughts on natural selection?

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The discussion centers around the validity of natural selection, with one participant seeking evidence to support its existence in response to a friend's skepticism. The conversation emphasizes that this is a science forum, not a place for religious or subjective viewpoints. Participants stress the importance of scientific consensus on natural selection and recommend resources, including Wikipedia, for further information. The thread concludes with a moderator closing the discussion, inviting participants to start new threads for specific inquiries.
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I have been in a heated discussion with my acquaintance about natural selection. Anyone who thinks natural selection is a real thing any links would be helpful
 
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Thomas McGuigan said:
I have been in a heated discussion with my acquaintance about natural selection. Anyone who thinks natural selection is a real thing any links would be helpful
Are you saying you DON'T think natural selection is a real thing? If that is the case, you are on the wrong forum. This is a science forum, not a religious forum.
 
phinds said:
Are you saying you DON'T think natural selection is a real thing? If that is the case, you are on the wrong forum. This is a science forum, not a religious forum.
No, my friend does not believe it is real I was trying to get other people's perspectives on natural selection. I know I'm on the right site. I do believe it is real do not assume things.
 
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This is not a question of perspective, and we are not a forum about "perspectives" here, we are a science forum. The Wikipedia article has tons of links on all levels.

I closed the thread.
Feel free to open a thread if you have a specific question.
 

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