OT- Evolution

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Originally Posted by Cpl. Kalkwarf

Evolution is just a theory. Speculation and hypothesis based upon assumptions, and some known facts (that are occasionally updated when new info is discovered). We have not been around long enough to really notice any major evolution.

Gravity is just a theory. As I mentioned earlier, a theory is not speculation or hypothesis. A theory is an explanation of facts. To put it in another way - in science a theory is the HIGHEST level of understanding we can have for something. Even if all of the knowledge about evolution was gained, it would still remain classified as a theory. Theories do not get promoted to the next level of understanding because there is none.

Wrong. We have seen several occasions of evolution occurring.

Originally Posted by Cpl. Kalkwarf

If man descended from apes why are apes still around? Do things evolve?

As I mentioned earlier, again, evolutionary paths are not linear. You don't outgrow your species. A population within a species diverges.

Second. Man IS an ape. Humans are homo sapiens. Homo Sapiens are a subset of great apes along with the chimpanzee and 3 others. Like it or not, you are an ape.

Originally Posted by Cpl. Kalkwarf

As far as the Big Bang theory well if you want me to believe that something came from nothing, that sounds like quite a leap of faith to me :P

Please stay on topic. If you want to discuss the big bang then start a new thread like we started one for evolution.

Evolution - biology
Big Bang - cosmology

They have nothing to do with each other at all.

Leap of faith? Check on the activity at CERN. Something from nothing does not need faith.

Originally Posted by Cpl. Kalkwarf

Is there a god or divine being or lots of them, don't hurt to pray and believe they might be right. And if they are wrong then just consider it a bit of oddly directed time that may or may not have been put to better use.

Pascal's Wager.

Originally Posted by Cpl. Kalkwarf

Evolution and Creationism are both Theories in that they require some belief in that not all the facts are known or proven.

Wrong. Evolution is a theory because it explains facts that are observed, predicted, and replicated. Creation has no facts so it doesn't get the honor of being a theory. Like I mentioned, even if 100% of evolution was proven, it would still be classified as theory.



SUMMARY: In science a theory is the highest level of understanding we have for a chosen topic.