Atheism = Evolution?

Is it me or do many creationists like to propose a relationship between accepting evolution as fact and a denial of the existence of a deity/deities (atheism)? This is a fantasy, and a cheap shot at trying to convince middle of the road Christians that the debate is one of theism and not science, as they know if the can make people think that the argument is god against science, many non scientifically trained people will choose the bronze aged myth that they were indoctrinated into, instead of the science supported by observations and experiments, (i.e. facts). However this comparison is simply not the case, if so than all people who accept evolution would be atheists, which we don't see, rather many theists (including members of ordained clergy, e.g the Pope) see evolution as a tool of god, rather than a threat to the idea of his/her/their existence. (Note: If you think that these people are not true believers, then try telling them this. I'm sure they would be thrilled that you a perfect stranger to them, can instantly tell the sincerity of their beliefs, I'm sure you will be received with open arms, and given your just deserts).

Evolution has not and never will try to prove/disprove a higher intelligence, it's agnostic (god does not factor into the equation), it is an explanation on the diversity of life, that's it in it's entirety. It does not try to explain the origin of life or anything else, it's not a "one size fits all" theory, just as gravity doesn't seek to explain microbes. Please do not try to force a theory to expain something it isn't designed to explain to disprove it.

When confronted with the above arguments, our dear creationist friends will simply reply like a parrot "atheism needs it", this is not the case. If you disprove (however unlikely) evolution, you do not prove creationism, and so do not prove the existence of a deity or deities. So atheism does not need it, as if it is disproved then it doesn't mean a deity/deities exist automatically.

In conclusion to suggest a link between an acceptance of evolution and atheism, is dishonest. Many theists accept evolution, and see it as a tool for gods work, also the theory itself is agnostic and atheism does not and will never require it to remain valid.

(Note: I hope you've enjoyed this piece. This is not an in dept analysis, rather as a way to get myself started on these blogs, more in dept and hopefully thrilling blogs to come!)