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To: AntiGuv
Sorry, a theory by definition is a "belief" not a fact! Eventhough "theory" uses facts to conclude a hypothesis evolution still is nothing more than a belief system no different than the "theory" of creation or design.

Theory: A belief that can guide behavior.

13 posted on 02/21/2005 4:19:17 AM PST by sirchtruth (Words Mean Things...)
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To: sirchtruth

A theory by definition is a model or framework for organizing the factual evidence. A hypothesis is a provisional idea that remains unverified. You seem to have the two confused.

Evolution is a theory (i.e., a set of axioms, principles, models, and definitions extrapolated from the evidence).

Creation is a hypothesis (i.e., wild-ass guess).


24 posted on 02/21/2005 4:26:41 AM PST by AntiGuv (™)
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To: sirchtruth
evolution still is nothing more than a belief system no different than the "theory" of creation or design.

The "theory" that George W. Bush was born from Barbara Bush is a belief system no different from the theory that he was born from a humpbacked whale.

Well, there's a little bit of difference: one is TRUE and the other is FALSE, and one is supported by FACTS and other science, the other is NOT. Aside from that TINY difference, both are equally valid theories </sarcasm>

209 posted on 02/21/2005 11:45:44 AM PST by xm177e2 (Stalinists, Maoists, Ba'athists, Pacifists: Why are they always on the same side?)
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