Re: Is Evolution a Theory or a Fact

William David Thweatt ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote:
: 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?

Creavitity or poetry? Creativity in this context is vague to say the
least.

: : : 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?

Well if you like poetry and think of Creationism as such, no. But if you
think both are truth, then yes I think it impossible due to their mutually
exclusive aspects. Otherwise, it smacks as Orwellian "doublethink."

Eric

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