Re: Is Evolution a Theory or a Fact

Eric Chomko ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote:
: William David Thweatt ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote:
: : Eric Chomko ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote:

: : : Evolution most certainly is a theory as is creationism. But creationism
: : : has been debunked. And though evolution has not been proven it has also
: : : not been disproven as has creationism. Therefore, until a better theory
: : : comes along evolution is the best one that we have.

: : Actually, Evolution is a scientifictheory, while Creationism is a 
: : religious doctrine/dogma (depending upon the denomination).  While 
: : Evolution can be tested and experiments and observations can modify or 
: : even call it into question, Creationism is as untestable as "Last 
: : Tuesdayism." We simply cannot travel backward through time and watch 
: : evolution or creation happen.  Therefore Creationism can never be 
: : "disproven" in the scientific sense, and Evolution is the only observable 
: : option (other religious creation stories are included in Judeo-Christian 
: : Creation in this argument for convenience).

: : Interestingly, most Creationists have no problem with what they call 
: : "microevolution" where a species adapts to its environment.  They just 
: : don't believe in new species coming about through evolution.  Since 
: : Evolution/Creation does not have a HUGE effect on everyday life (or even 
: : the quantum theory for that matter), I don't see why so many people make 
: : such a big deal about it.


: As you mention below, the big deal of it is the presence or existence of
: God. Creationism mentions God specifically whereas evolution does not. Now
: one can believe in God and evolution but will not believe in God in the
: biblical, traditional sense. 

I disagree.  It is not blasphemous to recognize creativity in Creation.  
What is a few billion years to an all-powerful, infinite being?

: : Belief in God and His Son and the Holy Spiritas the Divine Trinity, the 
: : Virgin Birth, Crucifixion, Death and Resurection of Jesus for our 
: : forgiveness of sins and hope of eternal life is based in faith.  You don't 
: : prove faith.  You believe.  The same goes with reincarnation, Mohammad, 
: : Mosaic Law, The Dharmas, etc.

: But that is the big thing of it. Faith. Many people are quite passionate
: about "faith" and THAT is the big deal. Me, I'm passionate about science
: and like the self correcting aspect of true science.

Do you think it is impossible to be passionate about both?

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William "Dave" Thweatt
Robert E. Welch Postdoctoral Fellow
Chemistry Department
Rice University
Houston, TX
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