A lot of people seem to have the most difficult time understanding that the same word can have multiple definitions. I don't know why, since we use words with multiple definitions all the time. We all understand the difference between an electrical cord and a cord of wood. So why doesn't everyone understand the different uses of the word "theory"?
2007-09-08 12:59:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Maybe we just need to make sure people are actually educated in schools. Our entire culture needs to be changed. Our newspapers allocate more space to astrology than they do to science. Its no wonder ignorance is so rampant.
2007-09-08 13:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The only folks I know of who really refuse to understand the scientific definition of "theory" are the fundamentalists, and they hate everything to do with science. I say keep the original definition and leave the willfully ignorant Fundies to stew in their own stupid juices. They're the ones who refused to take their own education seriously. Why should those of us who diligently studied our lessons have to accommodate the fools among us?
Edit: I wholeheartedly agree with novangelis' assessment (below). Creationists deliberately create confusion about the meaning of the word simply to conceal that all the legitimate evidence supports evolution -- and I still say, let them stew in their own stupid juices. They've done enough damage to America's schools and research programs already.
2007-09-08 13:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by Diogenes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people have an approximate understanding. Only Creationists seek intentional confusion in order to mask the fact that all the evidence is in the favor of evolution. There is no reason to pander to the intentionally ignorant. They demand enough already, such as sabotaging science education.
2007-09-08 13:15:59 · answer #3 · answered by novangelis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's just because they extended that theory and reached a level of understanding that theory that imply the use of other word like... "definition" for instance ;).
2007-09-08 13:11:39 · answer #4 · answered by Even Haazer 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What you do no longer comprehend won't injury you. we are controlling peoples minds to recycle and reuse and the emotions you're experiencing are purely some gentle after outcomes. satisfied Earth Day Earthlings
2016-12-13 03:42:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-09-08 13:13:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I doubt changing the word would help anyone "get it". Those who don't understand the difference don't want to.
2007-09-08 13:09:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why make it simple for those in the public too lazy to learn?
2007-09-08 13:09:22 · answer #8 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Please no! No more changing words to suit others... Fundies do that ALL the time to suit themselves, we don't need to fall in line with them.
Tell them to buy a friggin dictionary.
2007-09-08 13:16:43 · answer #9 · answered by River 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The masses are the problem, we should educate them more, it's their responsibility not to be ignorant.
2007-09-08 13:07:48 · answer #10 · answered by 8theist 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋