what do you think??
2006-10-26 04:39:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Darwin in a letter to Dr. Bentham, on May 22, 1863, admitted the foolishness of his own theory: "In fact the belief in natural selection must at present be grounded entirely on general considerations... When we descend to details, we can prove that no one species has changed... nor can we prove that the supposed changes are beneficial, which is the groundwork of the theory. Nor can we explain why some species have changed and others have not."
2006-10-26 13:44:16 · answer #1 · answered by budi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the Big Bang Theory and the theory of Evolution are debated. However, they are still valid to most scientists. There are people who do not believe in them because these theories conflict with the people's beliefs. This does not invalidate the theories though.
A similiar situation developed centuries ago with the Heliocentric theory. Basically put, the heliocentric theory states that the sun was the center of the universe and that the Earth orbited it. Not completely true in the real world, but a lot better than the Ptolemistic theory that stated that the Earth was the center of the universe and everything in the heavens orbited it. The heliocentric view conflicted with the popular beliefs and was attacked. The powers that be decided that the theory of heliocentrism should not be taught. Astronomers such as Galileo were charged with heresy because of this. Centuries later we know that the theory was sound (although we now know that the Earth is not the center of the universe) and that attacking science because it ran counter to belief was wrong. Attacking today's theories because they do not fall in line with popular beliefs is not proper science. Creating a new theory backed with scientific evidence and research is how to "reject" a current theory.
2006-10-26 05:14:19 · answer #2 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Now that the North Koreans have built the bomb (or so they claim) the Big Ban (on nuclear test ban freeze) has been rejected. And Darwin's Theory (that Intelligent Design is a valid theory and Evolution isn't) has also been rejected. Where have you been, in a monestary evading the truth?
2006-10-26 10:05:12 · answer #3 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They've been modified but not rejected. The Big Bang is still a scientific theory. The work Darwin did is now part of the theory of evolution.
2006-10-26 07:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The big banG theory and Darwins theory of natural selection have been rejected by conservative religious group and a few scientists. Most others accept these theories as they understand them.
2006-10-26 04:42:31 · answer #5 · answered by toff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not understand what you are saying. If you mean have scientists have rejected these theories, then no, they have not. The Big Bang ad Darwinism have been proven to be scientific fact.
2006-10-26 05:51:58 · answer #6 · answered by bldudas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Darwin and the Big Bang were true, the universe was made by itself, nobody made, planned, designed, calibrated, etc, etc, etc. I'm not so credulous to believe it. The text books say it, and also say that the conquerors of America were heroes... but they were just a gang of killing-maniac. Do not believe all the things that the university teachers say.
2006-10-26 05:57:46 · answer #7 · answered by Cura 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people who rejected them were idiots, like those who ask these questions.
2006-10-26 04:54:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Haha...here is an example of why this argument is so easy to win.
2006-10-26 04:43:21 · answer #9 · answered by Franklin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont understand
2006-10-26 04:40:51 · answer #10 · answered by Bistro 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋