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Anyone with a brain also care to help answer this question? I was actually making a point FOR creationists (Or it could be interpreted that way) and all I get is insults? Bravo.
2007-11-14 04:12:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks Gary7, you gave me a genuine answer and will recieve a best for it.
To the first answer.....Thank you, I'm not sure why, but thank you...None-the-creepy-less...
2007-11-14 04:20:47 · update #1
what was the question?
2007-11-14 04:16:33 · answer #1 · answered by darthloser 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you were just pointing out how much we all need to learn about everything. Perhaps this is why people specialize and stick to that specialty. I'm not implying anything about you, just saying that even though I try to stay slightly current and try to review a number of areas, I was unable to offer a definitive answer.
Sigh, more research to add to the pile.
2007-11-14 04:24:14 · answer #2 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is similar to Vishal's. There is a phenomenon - Gravity. We can observe certain facts about gravity. These are the laws. We can also propose and support with evidence some theories relating to gravity and why or how it works. These are the theories.
Evolution is similar. There is a phenomenon - Evolution. We can observe certain facts about evolution. We can also propose and support with evidence some theories relating to Evolution and why or how it works.
2007-11-14 04:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on what you consider an insult. Some answers were smart-alec. It's a normal reaction to the nature of questioning in this forum.
2007-11-14 04:19:39 · answer #4 · answered by JohnFromNC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theory and law are interchangeable in the scientific lexicon. The word "law" is seldom used anymore except in "grandfathered" cases like "the law of gravity" because it is too suggestive of rigidity. As you know, science is not rigid. In fact, the "law" of gravity was recently revised. I'm sure you are aware of this.
The preferred reference is now "theory" as it is more suggestive of the necessary flexibility.
Gravity is referred to correctly throughout scientific literature as both a "law" and a "theory."
2007-11-14 04:17:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I saw that question and I was a little confused why everyone was being so mean when you were for them.
2007-11-14 04:40:27 · answer #6 · answered by Laughing all the way 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks to you and Vishal for educating me.
2007-11-14 04:23:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love you .....
soo damn much ....
:)
2007-11-14 04:15:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋