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2006-11-01 02:11:29 · 34 answers · asked by Medicine Eddie 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, hence the reason it is refered to as the THEORY of evolution.
So, your point is??? Do you know that the THEORY of relativity (E=MC^2) explains why nuclear reactions take place. Perhaps we should stop believing in electricity next.
2006-11-01 12:20:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow, way to many comments for me to read and make sure I'm not repeating anyone.
The Theory of Evolution is of course a theory! It's no ones fault but students if they don't understand the meaning of the word T-H-E-O-R-Y. All through grammer and high school we where taught it, yes, but I don't know about you guys but the theory part was stressed. A couple of my teachers actually downright told the class they don't believe it.
Bottom line: students are not force fed this as fact, they need to get a brain and realize everything they're told needs to be analyzed and seen for what it is and not for what someone tells them it is.
Preachy much? Sorry...
2006-11-01 02:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by aeseeke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that a THEORY is an idea or hypothesis that has been tested against abundant EVIDENCE, all of which supports it, before it attains the status of a THEORY?
Did you know that the existence of atoms, which forms the basis for all of science, is a THEORY, since no-one has ever seen an atom? Should we stop teaching chemistry because atomic THEORY has not been "proven"? It is however accepted as FACT, as is biological evolution, because of the voluminous evidence in support of these theories.
2006-11-01 02:21:23 · answer #3 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The theory of evolution means the mechanism of natural selection-like all theories it will be modified but probably never seriously challenged. The fact of evolution isn't in doubt-a fact in the scientific sense isn't the same as a fact in the mathematical sense but the weight of evidence is such that it won't be disputed by any except the ignorant and bigotted. Creationists are nothing-their creed is nothing but a collection of misguided beliefs and science isn't remotely interested in their weird and wonderful ideas.
2006-11-01 02:17:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes we know that already, so what's your point?
And conversely creationism or any other alternative "theory" to evolution is something that is also not yet accepted by science as fact.
2006-11-01 02:19:52 · answer #5 · answered by betterdeadthansorry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only the theory of evolution, but all theories. When they're accepted as fact, they're no longer theories.
How we got here is still not positively proven, but evolution sounds a million times more logical than the hocus-posus-dominocus theory.
2006-11-01 02:17:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nor is the theory of thermodynamics, nor is the theory of relativity, nor is any theory.
And before you start complaining about 'laws', the term 'law' fell out of use when Science realized it could prove nothing, only disprove. There are no scientific laws any longer.
So to assert that evolution is not a fact because it's a theory is to assert that gravity is not a fact.
Funny, I still feel like I'm accellerating towards earth at 9.8m/(s^2).
2006-11-01 02:14:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Sure, that is why it is called a THEORY. They are really having trouble proving this one.
I had a prof in my Earth Science class last year that showed evidence supporting Creationism. He actually told us that there is no way that the Earth could support life like it does without a "higher-being" making it that way. This prof was not a Christian, yet science is beginning to support our beliefs.
Way cool!!!!
2006-11-01 02:23:55 · answer #8 · answered by teachingpk2008 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A perfect example of ignorance. Look up the term "scientific theory" before you start spouting this nonsense.
the·o·ry (thē'ə-rē, thîr'ē)
n., pl. -ries.
1) A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena.
2) The branch of a science or art consisting of its explanatory statements, accepted principles, and methods of analysis, as opposed to practice: a fine musician who had never studied theory.
2006-11-01 02:19:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The word "theory" is one of the most misunderstood words used by the scientific community.
Just because it is a theory, it doesn't mean it's not true. I don't know how to explain it to you, and I don't think I want to desecrate myself by doing so anyway. Let's just say if you were a physics student, you would know that gravity is just a theory too, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist, does it?
2006-11-01 02:22:03 · answer #10 · answered by =_= 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋