[mrjesse]

Coyoteman said: It doesn't matter whether you see evolution as a science. You are not a scientist, and your opinions on what is or is not a science are meaningless.

Well now, what is the deciding factor? Who is a scientist and who isn't? Are you, Coyoteman, a scientist? Am I a scientist? How do you know that RobRoy isn't a scientist? Can only a scientist define what science is?

Very interesting questions. -Jeses

[Coyoteman]

Are you, Coyoteman, a scientist?

Yes. (Ph.D.)

Can only a scientist define what science is?

Who else is qualified? Are we going to let creationists, many of whom are avowed enemies of science, come up with the definitions? Many of them, including many on this website, would rather see most sciences gutted because science doesn't agree with, or confirm, their particular religious beliefs.

Look at the AIG statement of faith I posted above. Folks who accept such a priori conditions have no business telling scientists how to conduct science.

[RobRoy]

>>Well now, what is the deciding factor? Who is a scientist and who isn’t? Are you, Coyoteman, a scientist? Am I a scientist? How do you know that RobRoy isn’t a scientist? Can only a scientist define what science is?<<

You nailed my feelings about that whole “you’re not a scientist” argument. What many are forgetting is that it aint rocket science. Heck, even rocket science ain’t rocket science.

‘’Rocket science isn’t ‘rocket science, It’s just another set of skills that the creativity of the market can bring to practicality.’’ -—Dr. Charles Lurio, a space consultant in Boston

Too many here tend to deify science itself.