To you using ANY scientific model to explain ANY data is “begging the question”. Either on the subject of the Earth going around the Sun (it does) or the evolution of living systems through selection of genetic variation (both observable).
I find it amusing that you place the model of biological evolution on the same level as the model of gravitation that has the Earth in orbit around the Sun.
Both are very well supported models that help explain and predict data - opposed only by the most ludicrous of loons.
You have no idea whether I would consider ANY scientific model and ANY scientific data as 'begging the question. You seem to be making this a personal issue about me.
"I find it amusing that you place the model of biological evolution on the same level as the model of gravitation that has the Earth in orbit around the Sun."
All I said was that they are both based on the logical fallacies of begging the question and affirming the consequent. You seem extremely confident in your ability to say where I would place both models in terms of some ranking-system that you evidently have in mind.
"Both are very well supported models that help explain and predict data - opposed only by the most ludicrous of loons."
Both are only 'very well supported' in terms of the fallacy of affirming the consequent. You certainly seem intent on making this discussion personally about me.