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To: edger
The difference between scientific LAWS and THEORIES is a matter of nomenclature and an accident of history?

No, the difference between what we call the theory of evolution and scientific laws is a matter of nomenclature. The theory of evolution could more accurately be called the law of evolution.

Where do you teach? I want to keep my kids away from there.

Please do. Intelligence has a strong genetic component.

47 posted on 03/11/2003 4:43:41 PM PST by Right Wing Professor
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To: Right Wing Professor
" No, the difference between what we call the theory of evolution and scientific laws is a matter of nomenclature. The theory of evolution could more accurately be called the law of evolution. "

Well then. Use the 'Law of Evolution' to make a prediction that is proven, and not by circular reasoning.
I can predict with a reasonable degree of accuracy what will happen when I strike a pool ball with the cue ball with a certain speed and angle ( one of those things to predict it commonly called the law of conservation of momentum ).

Since evolution is now apparently of the same weight as these other laws, I eagerly await the predictions of of the 'Law of Evolution'.

I, for one, will continue to hold a very skeptical opinion of many of the claims made by the high priests of evolution ( not that I think creationism is any alternative, but I have real problems with hubris.).

368 posted on 03/12/2003 7:15:52 PM PST by Tench_Coxe
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