Paul: It’s seems ridiculous to me to believe in a mere theory like evolution, when it contradicts the very word of God himself. Why would I choose to believe some theory which is always changing, and has holes in it, when the unchanging Truth of God is the alternative? It seems really silly to discard the weighty words of the Bible for ever-changing scientific theories.

Jack: The aspect of theory that you object to is the one that appeals to me most. There is something inherently honest in a theory. You don’t claim it’s complete unassailable truth. You can see places where it’s not quite right. In fact, as a good scientist, you’re incredibly honest about pointing out the holes yourself for others to investigate. And when you learn new facts, you change your mind. You don’t stay anchored to something that no longer makes any sense. You can learn. You can change. That honesty, and the humility in not asserting categorical unchanging truth, is how science works. It’s why science has been incredibly more effective than religion in explaining the universe. The car you drive is a result of theories that guided the design. How can you dismiss “theories” as mere scientific dreams?