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To: ChevyZ28
You do not appear to understand what is meant by scientific theory. As used in science, a theory is an explanation or model based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning, especially one that has been tested and confirmed as a general principle helping to explain and predict natural phenomena.

Any scientific theory must be based on a careful and rational examination of the facts. A clear distinction needs to be made between facts (things which can be observed and/or measured) and theories (explanations which correlate and interpret the facts.

114 posted on 05/05/2004 6:21:58 PM PDT by happydogdesign
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To: happydogdesign
this definition still does not change the fact that the theory of evolution has not been proven. There is not a single person anywhere on Earth who can conclusively say evolution is a fact. For there is as much evidence against it as there is for it. we should change the title for the theroy of evolution to the lie of evolution.

I do understand what a theory is by the way. I hold a degree in electronics. The field of electronics is based almost entirely on theories.
121 posted on 05/05/2004 6:40:54 PM PDT by ChevyZ28 (Most of us would rather be ruined by praise, than saved by criticism.)
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