So while one might not want to take evolution as fact, i think one can think that it is the most likely origin of species when compared to the biblical 7 day creation explanation…
But, what is the defense for evolution, the argument for it?
The argument for evolution is no doubt a winning argument against fundamental Christian’s. But is hardly an argument against the One, Holy, Apostolic Catholic Church.
For she never opposed the sciences, as long as they never placed people in danger.
From the science and feat of the flying buttresses from Rome, in building architecture, to sea travel, which brought the feat of Saint Francis Xavier. From architecture of Church buildings to the sextant and compass, which She never opposed. She even preserved herself, the arts. So nothing she has said or did opposed the natural sciences. Her argument, however, is that man is made for more. And second, he is not like any of the creatures, in beauty and in intelligence. We also have to surmise, among the other creatures that inhabit our world, have nothing like faith, hopes, dreams, and desires. From poetic love messages that run deeper than a mating ritual and a mating call, to romantic plays as Romeo and Juliet. None of the other creatures suffice. Which is a good argument why that link is still missing.