People believe in the theory of Evolution through natural selection because of its great explanatory power, the fact that it doesn't require any conditions beyond normal physics, its simplicity and logic, and the fact that no counterexample has thus far been found.
Some of the possible difficulties with the theory (which are marginal cases anyway) like homosexuality, may stem from the curious way people tend to categorize people and behaviors. For example, until fairly recently in history there were no homosexuals. There were sometimes people (and other animals) who engaged in sexual activities with members of the same sex, but it was not an organized institution the way it is today. Famous erotic poets like Sappho and Catullus admired and were attracted to both sexes, said so, and acted accordingly. It would probably be impossible to explain the Stonewall Riots to a person from the ancient world.
Psychopathy -- the depraved indifference to the feelings, welfare and interests of others -- is not something I have figured out yet. It is usually very dangerous for those who suffer from it since they are likely to be killed or driven away by their peers. It may be that Evolution will take care of it in the near future since there seem to be many who have signed up for it.
People believe in the theory of Evolution through natural selection because of its great explanatory power, the fact that it doesn't require any conditions beyond normal physics, its simplicity and logic, and the fact that no counterexample has thus far been found.
Some of the possible difficulties with the theory (which are marginal cases anyway) like homosexuality, may stem from the curious way people tend to categorize people and behaviors. For example, until fairly recently in history there were no homosexuals. There were sometimes people (and other animals) who engaged in sexual activities with members of the same sex, but it was not an organized institution the way it is today. Famous erotic poets like Sappho and Catullus admired and were attracted to both sexes, said so, and acted accordingly. It would probably be impossible to explain the Stonewall Riots to a person from the ancient world.
Psychopathy -- the depraved indifference to the feelings, welfare and interests of others -- is not something I have figured out yet. It is usually very dangerous for those who suffer from it since they are likely to be killed or driven away by their peers. It may be that Evolution will take care of it in the near future since there seem to be many who have signed up for it.