[Jeff Head]

A theory is a theory...unproven on the macro, shown to apply in a specific environemnt. It implies a higher law covering the macro.

Irrespective, my point stands. No huffing or puffing about it. Just fact. A theory is, by definition, unproven. No amount of rationalization will change that until the proof is in.

[bobdsmith]

A theory is, by definition, unproven.

So is a law

[highball]

Irrespective, my point stands. No huffing or puffing about it. Just fact. A theory is, by definition, unproven. No amount of rationalization will change that until the proof is in.

True, but what your point fails to address is that theories are never proven. The fact that the Theory of Gravity or Germ Theory haven't been proven doesn't say anything about them, and the fact that the Theory of Evolution hasn't been proven doesn't say anything about it, either.

Theories still require evidence. They require support and research and review. On all those counts, ID fails the test and is has not earned the name.