It really comes down to parsimony, economy of explanation. It is possible that your car engine is driven by psychokinetic energy, but if it looks like a petrol engine, smells like a petrol engine and performs exactly as well as a petrol engine, the sensible working hypothesis is that it is a petrol engine.
Richard DawkinsEvolution is just a theory? Well, so is gravity and I don't see you jumping out of buildings.
Richard DawkinsWhat's wrong with being elitist if you are trying to encourage people to join the elite rather than being exclusive?
Richard Dawkins