Yes, it IS metaphysics--there's no avoiding that. But in the case that one refuses to acknowledge eschatology, or insists on being a strict materialist, then the name-calling begins. It's already been stated that 'there are no credible proponents of ID,' for example, which is poppycock.
At any rate, a good brief breakdown of the discussion can be found here.
There's blame to be placed on both sides--but only the irrational can maintain that Darwinism is not a philosophy, or that there are not Higher Things.
Off the topic but thought you'd like to see Dave Barry's blog:
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