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To: Dimensio

If there are truly "fallcies" in evolution, perhaps you could document some of them.<<

Bad definitions good enough?

What is a species? What is a theory vs. fact? Why do evolutionists desire extremely LOOSE definitions of all three?

I won't bother to comment on the unquantifiable Darwinian "Black Box". That is just plain hilarious.

The above leads directly to the scientific consequence...evolution does not have any major applications. 150 years of a thought experiment. Eventually someone will start applying scientific standards to it, but in the meantime these threads will have to do.

DK


86 posted on 03/08/2006 5:33:37 PM PST by Dark Knight
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To: Dark Knight
Bad definitions good enough?

No. Bad definitions can create ambiguity if their specific meaning in context is not clear, however a bad definition cannot itself falsify a concept.

What is a species? A species is a reproductively isolated population. Ambiguity in the definition of species is the result of attempting to draw rigid barriers on populations of organisms when the various organisms being classified into "species" became diverse through a gradual process. This in no way is problematic for the theory of evolution.

What is a theory vs. fact?

A theory is a general explanation of the cause behind observed phenomenon. A fact is a singular data point, typically derived from a single definition.

Why do evolutionists desire extremely LOOSE definitions of all three?

I see nothing "loose" about the definitions that I have provided.

I won't bother to comment on the unquantifiable Darwinian "Black Box".

If you believe that a point can be made from it, then you should. Otherwise, I fail to see that you have made a point.

The above leads directly to the scientific consequence...evolution does not have any major applications.

This is not true. In addition to understanding the history of life on earth, principles of the theory of evolution can be applied to real-world issues, including antibiotic research and agriculture.

150 years of a thought experiment.

It appears that you are unaware of the extensive evidence for the theory of evolution. It is far more than a "thought experiment".

Eventually someone will start applying scientific standards to it, but in the meantime these threads will have to do.

I do not see that scientific standards are not currently applied to evolution. If you have evidence to the contrary, I will listen.
87 posted on 03/08/2006 5:43:02 PM PST by Dimensio (http://angryflower.com/bobsqu.gif <-- required reading before you use your next apostrophe!)
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