2007-06-29 09:13:50 · 20 answers · asked by ? 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-06-29 09:19:43 · answer #1 · answered by j.wisdom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I simply cannot believe how many people do not understand what the word THEORY means.
A hypothesis is an untested idea.
Once tested, proven and with a body of evidence, it is a THEORY. A theory is a body of FACT that offers a complete description of something with a body of supporting evidence and that is capable of making verifiable predictions.
So yes, if gravity is a theory then this means it is FACT.
2007-06-29 16:54:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now we come to the meaning of a theory. A theory is the second-strongest thing you can have in science. It is an educated explanation of a large amount of observed phenomena, not a tentative explanation. Now, if you jumped out of your window and floated, the theory of gravity would be disproven and someone'd have to think of a new one taking into account your experience.
2007-06-29 16:20:31 · answer #3 · answered by dukeleto360 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, silly, gravity is real. The theory pertains to HOW it works, whether gravity functions by random chance, or by natural laws established by some. . . .entity.
2007-06-29 16:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by Smiley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hahaha... well, according to creationists, a theory is ONLY a theory...
Evolution and gravity are both scientific theories, so...
It sounds like you can fly. Go for it! :P
2007-06-29 16:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gravity is an observable law; a fact.
The exact mechanics of gravity are entirely theory.
Interesting idea: an ape walking and dressed like Santa. That's kind of poetic for evolutionary thinking.
2007-06-29 16:16:31 · answer #6 · answered by TEK 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is a proven fact that if you jump from a five-story building you will not fall. You will float down real easy. Try it for yourself. It really works.
2007-06-29 16:23:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not a theory, its a Law
However, the theory of evolution is more important to scientists than the laws are...
2007-06-29 16:24:34 · answer #8 · answered by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Creationists make it sound as though a 'theory' is something you dreamt up after being drunk all night.
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2007-06-29 16:21:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
UMMMMMMMMM
Law of Gravity
2007-06-29 16:21:37 · answer #10 · answered by Dionysus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋