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To: Coyoteman

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

So you keep mentioning theory there fella. YOu don't seem to mention that evolution is a fact? I guess it is because you don't observe it or see it confirmed repeatedly by independent and competent observers. I guess then evolution is still a supposition based upon something not able to be observed etc. I guess if that is not so then it is your personal level of competence that disables the theory of evolution from being a fact. It gets so so so confusing when you try to parse out words to hide the reality of you not being able to call evolution a fact.

So then what we have is both sides giving theories of origins. The state monopoly has the badge and the gun so they get to be the ones to make the decision. They are typical oppressors, silence the other side lest they be shown to be as stupid as they look. You resent other opinions being said alongside yours. That bothers you because it makes it clear that you are using a theory, not a fact. You can say a theory is not really a theory, but it is more, but you are just lying to yourself. You can call a cow a horse if you want to, but it is still a cow.


446 posted on 11/14/2005 8:46:44 PM PST by TrailofTears (."We mock loyalty and are shocked at finding traitors in our midst." CS Lewis)
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To: TrailofTears
Sorry, but your response is incomprehensible, beyond that you disagree with me somehow.

What I posted was a series of dictionary (google) definitions. I don't see where you can be so upset at those?!?

Take a deep breath, settle down, and try to come up with a logical response.

448 posted on 11/14/2005 9:04:18 PM PST by Coyoteman (I love the sound of beta decay in the morning!)
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To: TrailofTears
That bothers you because it makes it clear that you are using a theory

Funny, I kinda' thought the term "Theory of Evolution" made that pretty clear in and of itself.

454 posted on 11/15/2005 5:59:16 AM PST by RogueIsland
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To: TrailofTears
I guess then evolution is still a supposition based upon something not able to be observed etc.

If evolution were nothing more than supposition then it would not be a "theory". If you don't understand the significance of the word "theory" in a scientific context then you are not qualified to make comments on the issue.

So then what we have is both sides giving theories of origins.

No, we have one side that has a scientific theory and another side that has logical fallacies rooted in mysticism.
455 posted on 11/15/2005 6:32:12 AM PST by Dimensio (http://angryflower.com/bobsqu.gif <-- required reading before you use your next apostrophe!)
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