Pheko’s article on evolution is disappointing

Dear Editor,

I refer to the article in issue 747 of Pambazuka News about . I find this position very disappointing coming from someone as learned as Dr. Pheko. I'm sure he has made far better contributions to Pambazuka than this.

The problem seems to be that if the evolution hypothesis is true, it upsets what some people already believe to be true. I wonder why those who have accepted the so-called teachings of God are offended by (or feel sorry for) those who also treat creationism as a hypothesis. Aren't we all looking for some kind of proof rather than a leap of faith? Or are scientists just a misguided bunch trying to undermine the true believers?

C. Coyne