Evolution as evidence for atheism

[Captain Scarlet]

Personally, I find the problem of evil - including Captain Scarlet's version of it - to be a very convincing argument against Christian theism.

Well, if you're looking to disprove an omnipotent god, evolution does that before you can even discuss the process. An omnipotent god could simply create everything as desired without the need of doing it over the process of millions of years (or, for that matter, six days).

Further, Christianity hinges on "the fall of mankind", which Jesus was required to save us from. Evolution means no Adam and Eve, no tree with forbidden fruit, no fall and consequently, no need for Jesus.

I agree. But sophisticated theologians hedge on literalism blunting attacks from scriptural inconsistency or falsehoods. I don't say their views or internally consistent nor convincing but ultimately it's like wrestling greasy eels in a vat of warm crude oil. Therefore the best approach for me is to hold theism to account for the facts of evolution against the supposed abilities and qualities of a perfect god.