I would recommend this discussion http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/evolution-fact.html
It explains in what ways evolution is a fact, and what aspects are theory. http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/evolution-definition.html This explains the true definition of evolution. And also points out that the ordinary dictionary definition of evolution is often not accurate (or is even incorrect). Ian >From: "Genryu" Just look at any decent text book on evolution and find out >for yourself. Only someone who doesn't understand what the word means, would >make the silly mistake of thinking that it was a matter of faith.> > >Actually I have a degree in English Lit and I know what the word means. A >Theory is not a proven fact. Only you could be so ignorant as to tell >someone else to look up a word in the dictionary before checking it >yourself. In case you missed the definition the first time, here it is again >(as you requested) > >Main Entry: the�o�ry >Pronunciation: 'thE-&-rE, 'thi(-&)r-E >Function: noun >Inflected Form(s): plural -ries >Etymology: Late Latin theoria, from Greek theOria, from theOrein >1 : the analysis of a set of facts in their relation to one another >2 : abstract thought : SPECULATION >3 : the general or abstract principles of a body of fact, a science, or an >art <music theory> >4 a : a belief, policy, or procedure proposed or followed as the basis of >action <her method is based on the theory that all children want to learn> b >: an ideal or hypothetical set of facts, principles, or circumstances -- >often used in the phrase in theory <in theory, we have always advocated >freedom for all> >5 : a plausible or scientifically acceptable general principle or body of >principles offered to explain phenomena <wave theory of light> >6 a : a hypothesis assumed for the sake of argument or investigation b : an >unproved assumption : CONJECTURE c : a body of theorems presenting a concise >systematic view of a subject <theory of equations> >synonym see HYPOTHESIS ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Would you Help a Child in need? It is easier than you think. Click Here to meet a Child you can help. http://us.click.yahoo.com/sTR6_D/I_qJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Current Book Discussion: Appreciate Your Life by Taizan Maezumi Roshi Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
