should we stop teaching the theory of gravity in schools?

Question

that seems to be the creationist logic, since theories are not valid in their eyes.
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P.S.
to those of you that argue that the theory of gravity isn't a theory ,keep in mind that there are clusters of stars in the universe that move in ways gravity can't explain,dark matter is used to explain these motions , but then again dark matter is also a just a theory.

Answer 1

"to those of you that argue that the theory of gravity isn't a theory"

Then you don't know what a theory is in scientific terms. Theories have a VERY high place on the chain of command.

It can't be a law until it is recreated.

Answer 2

Well gravity is still technically a theory until the graviton is discovered, and we currently do not possess the measuring equipment to do so. However both Newtonian and Einstein theories relating to gravity have been verified to within the smallest possible margin of measuring equipment so it's got some weight to it. As for the distant stars things yes there are discrepancies but they are so far away we cannot tell what factors may be affecting them. In our solar system gravity seems a pretty re-occuring thing we can verify.

And I don't think any scientific theory, gravity or evolution should stop being taught in schools. You are preparing children for the world they will live in, why deny them current science, what people are learning and discovering about our universe? What possible good does it do them to be denied this? All you're really saying is you want them to believe one thing but you don't think they are capable of making their own decisions about it.

Answer 3

To tofu Jesus: They say the "law of gravity" but indeed Gravity IS based on a theory. It is still a theory, which has been tested true over and over, just as evolution has.-- Evolution is theoretically just about the same scientific status as gravity! It's true.

The problem is that 'creationism" isn't a theory at all, it's an ideology, a faith. So you can't say that it is a competing theory.
ALL scientists with any credibility embrace Darwinian evolution because it is the only explanation right now that we have that makes any sense.
IT is STILL the BEST logical explanation for the existence of not only man, but all life on earth.

Either we grew here naturally over a process of time and changed and developed according to what best fits the environment, something based in common sense and simple observation of nature, since it is a continuum-- that is unless you are retarded.
Or , everything was made and placed here exactly as is only about ten thousand years ago-- or less by a Giant Deity in the sky who I'm assuming was bored one fine day.
Take your pick.

The second FAITH-- Not theory-- Does not account for astronomy, biology, geology.
Dinosours get lost somewhere.
A theory explains, creationism just attemps to debunk a theory. You can't make a theory out of trying so hard as to be ridiculous to punch tiny holes in a theory and call it a theory in itself. You can't say, well, we have not found a few missing links in the MILLIONS of artifacts pointing to the truth of evolution that we HAVE found and say-- see, your theory isn't right.
A better alternative then, is to believe a mysterious magical spirit God Made man from dust and clay, And he took a rib and made a woman. Humans are not animals, but of the divine, made to look like this magical spirit, and all other living things on the earth were put here for our entertainment or consumption. --
Which doesn't quite explain viruses or bacteria and microscopic life all over our planet that exist having nothing to do with humanity at all.

It's simple, One makes a whole lotta sense, and the other is a whole lotta nonsense.

Answer 4

Yes and while we're at it let's stop teaching the theory of continental drift and general relativity - theories both.

Physics class could just be a study of what hunches we all have about how stuff works.

And to those that think creativity is a competing theory - sorry it has no scientific background whatsoever. Same goes for "Intelligent Design".

Teach them in religion or Sunday school if you want your kids to learn them but they don't belong in the public schools.

Answer 5

no,you obviously don't understand the differences in theories,atomic structure and gravity have much more scientific evidence then evolution,they fall into a different category of theory. there are so many points that evolution does not explain

Answer 6

While I am an evolutionist, I would like to point out that gravity is a scientific LAW, not a theory.

But, a theory is basically a law, just not officially.

Answer 7

"Things fall not because they are acted upon by some gravitational force, but because a higher intelligence, 'God' if you will, is pushing them down," said Gabriel Burdett.

lol these people are nuts. i won't pretend to kno everything or even anything? lol but gravity makes a lot of sense. and sure there are things we cant explain. yet. we cant kno everything can we?

Answer 8

Well dork,

there isn't a competing Christian theory to gravity and NO it is not the Christian point of view that ALL theories shouldn't be taught only that competing points of view and theories should be taught.

You've missed the point entirely and as such have failed in your argument.

Answer 9

No, but if we are going to teach one "theory" why not teach them all. Give kids all of the information available not just one side of it.

Answer 10

Don't say that, they will hear you and next time the earth will be flat again.