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To: Havoc
No, evolution is not a theory "like" gravity.

Absolutely, 100% incorrect.

The planets in orbit around the sun we observe, and the theory we have to explain the motion of the planets is called the theory of general relativity. Layers of rock and sediments and the mid-Atlantic ridge we observe, and the theory of plate tectonics we have to explain how our planet changes over time. Likewise, the fossil evidence and comparitive genetics we observe, and the theory we have to explain how life changes over time is the modern synthesis theory of evolution, comprised of Darwin's theory of natural selection, Mendel's theory of inheritence, and modern theories of molecular genetics that have come about since the discovery and description of the DNA molecule in the 1950s by Watson, Crick, Wilkins, and others.

96 posted on 10/20/2005 10:03:36 PM PDT by Liberal Classic (No better friend, no worse enemy. Semper Fi.)
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To: Liberal Classic

You went into a big spiel and largely said nothing we're not used to hearing. Nothing, in other words. Fossil evidence does anything but point to evolution. It can be used to point to any number of things and support any number of things. And DNA is a relatively recent thing compared to Evolution. Evolution, as I noted, is an explanation looking for an observation. Gravity is an observation seeking an explanation. You can state this to be incorrect, but we are not without a historical marker (eg, Darwin) to point to in noting this fact. Darwin posited an idea and then asked people to go find some evidence for it. They went forth and now everything is attempted to be viewed in light of his idea. You've proceeded from your conclusions from day one.
That's the historical record. You can utter nonsense to the contrary; but, that's the record. If you want to deny it, that's your business; but, it doesn't mean we're all stupid enough to go along for the ride.


102 posted on 10/20/2005 10:13:19 PM PDT by Havoc (I BELIEVE CONGRESSMAN WELDON !!!)
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