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To: judywillow

A scientific theory is not a fact it is a series of propositions that are supported by facts. Facts are states of affairs, observable events. They are contingent not absolute. There are no scientific 'laws' only theories that have come to be widely accepted or not.

Creationism is absolute in it's insistance on a 'designer' who is God with an alias. It isn't science it is theology pretending to be science.

Evolution is not a failed theory it's an incomplete theory but all scientific theories are incomplete because they are constantly changing according to new theories and observations.

If you are uncomfortable with contingency and change go to church and let scientists do their work.


20 posted on 01/23/2005 4:39:45 AM PST by beaver fever
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To: beaver fever
A scientific theory is not a fact it is a series of propositions that are supported by facts.

If that were the case nobody would be calling evolution a theory at all; all of the facts contradict it.

23 posted on 01/23/2005 5:15:12 AM PST by judywillow
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To: beaver fever
If you are uncomfortable with contingency and change go to church and let scientists do their work.

If you are uncomfortable with differing viewpoints, or are unwilling/unable to defend your position without condescension, perhaps you should occupy a pew and pray for better debating skills.

143 posted on 01/24/2005 5:27:25 AM PST by MortMan (Be careful what you wish for... You might get it!)
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