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Originally Posted by TheHat
Evolution is just a theory. Who does a majority of people need to believe in a theory?
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One observes facts but has to explain them with theories. "Just" a theory can only say someone who has no idea about what theories are.
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Originally Posted by National Academy of Sciences
Some scientific explanations are so well established that no new evidence is likely to alter them. The explanation becomes a scientific theory. In everyday language a theory means a hunch or speculation. Not so in science. In science, the word theory refers to a comprehensive explanation of an important feature of nature that is supported by many facts gathered over time. Theories also allow scientists to make predictions about as yet unobserved phenomena.
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Science, Evolution, and Creationism
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Here in Louisiana they have stopped teaching evolution in schools. And rightfully so. It is not a law, so it needs to quit being taught as one.
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Scientific laws try to describe things that happen, scientific theories try to explain them. What you demand is that the huge part of science that tries to explain something is banned from school?
I am sure the theory of relativity should not be taught either, after all its just a theory, right?
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Simple as that.
Just b/c 40% dont believe in it doesnt mean they are some alien bred swine.
Evolution is a theory, nothing more.
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Well being a scientific theory is already pretty much and hard earned. Being one of the most important and one of the most often confirmed theories makes it standing out among other scientific theories.