Originally posted by Rambam99:
I also have said that the theory that man evolved from apes over millions of years is simply a THEORY not a fact.
A very cursory google search turned up this:
One of the most common accusations heard from creationists is that "evolution is only a theory and hasn't been proven". Such assertions are also heard from conservatives who give political support to the creationists. For instance, during the 1980 Presidential campaign, Ronald Reagan told an audience, concerning evolution, "Well, it's a theory--it is a scientific theory only, and it has in recent years been challenged in the world of science and is not yet believed in the scientific community to be as infallible as it was once believed." (cited in Berra 1990, p. 123, Wills 1990 p. 120, and Eldredge 1982 p. 28)
This accusation demonstrates a basic ignorance of the methods and principles of science. . .
This only proves to me that Loog is right. Didn't you also say this? Loog's contention is that it's not an established fact. How is he wrong? How was Reagan wrong? This additionally proves to me that when someone brings out the "fact" word they had better be careful.
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