Why can't people understand that gravity is just a theory?

Question

I hate those gravitationalists so much !

With their evidence and their science and logic............hmmph !

They think they're so great

Answer 1

Exactly! How about the "theory" of "intelligent falling?"

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/39512
Evangelical Scientists Refute Gravity With New 'Intelligent Falling' Theory

Answer 2

Actually, gravity is a fact: masses seem to always float toward the center of the earth. That's a fact.

However, there are several theories as to WHY or HOW masses float toward the center of the earth. Isaac Newton came up with a theory of gravity, which we now know was incorrect. Einstein came up with a theory of gravity, which we still think is somewhat plausible today. And there are other theories of gravity, as well. But, a theory, by definition, cannot be proven true. It can only be shown to be plausible. A theory is only an explanation for something observed in nature. A theory is not factual, only plausible through enough supporting evidence. A theory always has the capabiltiy of being proven false, however. Let's take for instance, evolution. There is plenty of scientific data that makes theories of evolution false. (And, there are several theories of evolution, just like there are several theories of gravity.)

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Answer 3

Whether you wish to call Gravity a theory, or not, is immaterial. (I was always taught through grade school -- 40 years ago -- about the Law of Gravity.) The fact is that the presence of gravity is scientifically observable, provable, measurable, and repeatable time after time. Macro evolution, on the other hand, has never been observed, proved, measured, or repeated -- EVER!

Answer 4

Would you rather that it not be a theory, and have 6 billion people and goodness knows how many animals, rodents, birds and insects floating all around the atmosphere?

I didn't think so.

Answer 5

There is a big difference between gravity and macro evolution. Gravity can be repeated in anyone's home. Macro evolution can't be repeated even after years and years of time and money spent in the lab. That is why macro evolution doesn't even deserve to be called a theory. It has no facts to support it.

Answer 6

I can't tell who you're making fun of for sure ,> oh, evolution? In that case, Matt had a good point that gravity is much easier to see. Belief in macro evolution is based on faith about as much as belief in creationism.

My experience is that belief in the Creator (God) starts with pure faith, but then you can receive personal revelation from God to confirm your faith, or give you personal proof of His existence. The catch is that you have to put forth a bit more effort into studying, praying, and living His word, and also be humble enough to listen and understand when He answers, which is not on your time table, but His. So yes, it's a bit more work, but it's worth it.

Answer 7

Gravity is a law of physics not a theory.

Answer 8

Everyone knows Intelligent Falling is the truth.

Answer 9

I keep asking creationists to apply the same scorn to gravity which is also 'just a theory' and disprove it by jumping off a tall building.

Sadly none have taken me up on the challenge.

I guess they believe in intelligent falling.

Answer 10

Because it's not. It's a law of physics. I've noticed a trend lately to re-define the word 'theory'.

Theory:
contemplation or speculation.
guess or conjecture.

Theorem:
an idea, belief, method, or statement generally accepted as true or worthwhile without proof.

The current trend is to replace the definition of 'theory' with the definition of 'theorem'.