Origin of life

[solidsquid]

Thanks guys, the main reason I want to learn about evolution is because of a fundie who claims it is a "unproven theory"...and is gleeful that ID is taught in schools along with evolution in louisiana..WTF

You could always invite them over here for some discussion - we're always happy to educate. That is, assuming they actually want to learn.

To tackle all those pesky creationist arguments:

http://www.talkorigins.org/indexcc/list.html

Basics of Evolutionary Theory:

http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-intr...ology.html

Evolution 101:

http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/ev...ndex.shtml

Berkeley Webcast of Basic Undergrad Biology Course:

http://webcast.berkeley.edu/course_detai...1906978498

And for the silliness at AiG:

http://www.noanswersingenesis.org.au/

At NoAnswersinGenesis, they also have a list of evolution sites:

http://www.noanswersingenesis.org.au/new...ticles.htm

Smithsonian Institute's Hall of Human Ancestors:

http://anthropology.si.edu/HumanOrigins/...start.html

Companion site for Mark Ridley's textbook on Evolution:

http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/ridley/

Have fun learning!