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To: JDW11235
"And yes, it IS a LIE to teach theory as fact. It is only a theory, and that’s the only way that science can ever improve, is by not accepting “concensus” and “settled science” just because someone says so."

Evolution isn't even a 'theory'. It's a logical fallacy known as "affirming the consequent". It works like this. Evolution 'predicts' change. Change is observed, therefore evolution is 'true'.

That is, was and always will be a logical fallacy.

38 posted on 03/22/2011 3:23:24 PM PDT by GourmetDan (Eccl 10:2 - The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.)
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To: GourmetDan

“And yes, it IS a LIE to teach theory as fact. It is only a theory, and that’s the only way that science can ever improve, is by not accepting “concensus” and “settled science” just because someone says so.”

Like Global warming? (just another example of hypocracy from the left)


45 posted on 03/22/2011 3:50:45 PM PDT by marstegreg
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To: GourmetDan

Ah yes, the old “affirming the consequent,” fallacy, almost as effective as the strawman.

Reflecting on this:
“Evolution ‘predicts’ change. Change is observed, therefore evolution is ‘true’.”

Change is so broad, hence “climate change.” It’s one of the only constants in the Universe, “Stuff changes.”


57 posted on 03/22/2011 6:46:08 PM PDT by JDW11235 (I think I got it now!)
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