"David and his lizards - well let him bring forth the evidence."

You may find the documentary linked to at the beginning of the thread may shed some light on the matter, Les.

As for religions being unencumbered by much evidence, that of course is true. A believer would probably say that if you strive to live according to your/their faith, then your own life will ultimately provide the proof. Me, I just don't know (though I used to, once- but that's another story)...but my mind remains open.