Funny how those with scientific training that are committed to evolutionism, do not see that they defend a story, which though they are willing to change when they are forced to by weight of evidence in details ,are unwilling to abandon the paradigm. If ,stu, you were so committed to following the evidence, I doubt you would be so derogatory about those with alternative ideas. I also think that you would admit that there is no evidence for the all from nout via no one storytelling.   You could ,of course, counter that revelation is no evidence for the secularist. I admit to my presupposition, that the bible account in genesis is historical. You claim scientific impartiality but your commitment to naturalistic origins amounts to the same thing...a position held by faith.                               Likewise wishing all the best to everyone here the best for 2014.    Pete.