[doc30]

Isn't "Theory" just another form of "philosophy"? A theory by it's very nature is something unproven. If it was proven it would be scientific fact. So, to exclude all "philosphical" elements out of a scientific curriculum would necessitate the removal of theoretical science as well, wouldn't it?

You are right and wrong. Scientific theories are never proven correct. Attempts to disprove them that fail support the theory, but do not prove them. Scientific facts are observations used to build scientific theories. Scientific theories, by defintion, are not facts. If IDer's want any theory not proven as fact, then you are right. All of science must be deleted from education.

[QuiMundus]

Thanks for that explanation. I suppose I was trying to say in a subtle way that the issue is really about personal beliefs any way you slice it - and depending on where that personal belief lies, the believer will defend and promote it over the opposing belief...