There is variation in the definition of macroevolution from a biological or
paleontological viewpoint. Often, it refers to the idea that there are
distinct evolutionary processes acting at the species level or above, not
just the cummulative effect of population-level evolution. Taking this
definition, one can believe in common descent of all organisms by the
process of natural selection operating on mutations and still not believe
in macroevolution. Conversely, macroevolution defined as all evolution
above the species level, whether different or not, is widely accepted among
YECs, or at least among those who are aware that it has been observed to
happen. However, macroevolution has gained popularity in the past few
years among YEC and ID folks as a term for evolution I do not believe in,
whatever level that might constitute.
David C.
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