Evolution and Current Christian Thought

I was born and raised as a very conservative christian. My whole family is very religious, and like most Christians today, they try and deny the fact of evolution. While this makes no sense to me, it is also very concerning. People are believing the ideals of Christianity without even thinking. This mindless "faith" has created a sect in America that is ignorant to any fact that does not conform to their strict and unforgiving view of Christianity. This is unfortunate because I believe that it is possible to be intelligent and rational and at the same time religious. Most Christian's disbelief in evolution is just one example of faith without thinking or reason.

There is so much factual evidence behind the "theory" of evolution that it is no longer a theory. It is as true as relativity or microbiology. Unfortunately, most Christians want to deny it. This doesn't make any sense to me because evolution points to a much more powerful God than the strict interpretation of creation that many people follow.

Imagine that I am a baker and that I make two different cakes. The first cake tastes absolutely perfect to you, but only you. Some people may enjoy it, and others may just find it disgusting. The second cake that I make taste absolutely perfect to you, but it has the ability to adjust its tastes and consistency so that it tastes perfect to everyone that eats the cake. It evolves to be the best fit for any situation.

The first cake is the general Christian view on creation. God created the earth and all the creatures that inhabit it as it is today. However, if a major catastrophic event occurred, the creatures of this planet would not be able adapt, and everything would die out. However, with evolution, the plants and animals, like the cake, can adjust to every situation. They may not be perfect overall, but they are the best solution for each individual environment. This is a much more magnificent system, and if there is a God, it really points to "his" true genius. He knew that the earth would change, and that all life would have to adapt, so he created a system that can function in a variety of environments, and can evolve to solve any problem.

Obviously this is a vast oversimplification, but you get the point. If I was a Christian, I would want to believe in a God that is intelligent enough to create a system that works in every situation, not just the current situation. That would seem a little more "omnipotent" to me.