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To: ModernDayCato
You seem to be confusing fact vs. theory, and the meaning of "theory" in several posts. Here are some definitions (from a google search):

Theory: a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena; "theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses"; "true in fact and theory"

Hypothesis: a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"

Observation: any information collected with the senses

Data: factual information, especially information organized for analysis or used to reason or make decisions

Fact: when an observation is confirmed repeatedly and by many independent and competent observers, it can become a fact

Belief: any cognitive content (perception) held as true; religious faith

Dogma: a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

Impression: a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying"

Based on this, evolution is a theory. CS and ID are beliefs.

Hope this helps.

374 posted on 11/09/2005 7:02:27 AM PST by Coyoteman (I love the sound of beta decay in the morning!)
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To: Coyoteman

Red herring. Already covered. Please see Post #365. Still waiting for the answers to my questions.


377 posted on 11/09/2005 7:07:26 AM PST by ModernDayCato
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To: Coyoteman
Most impressive, some of these recent posts. From the tasteless clutter of a rusting doublewide, even while stupefied after guzzling three sixpacks, and covered with sawdust from a day at the sawmill, an unschooled creationist is somehow able to outwit hundreds of thousands of scientists, and demolish the house of Darwin.
383 posted on 11/09/2005 7:32:52 AM PST by PatrickHenry (Reality is a harsh mistress. No rationality, no mercy)
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