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Talk:Theory

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This definition isn't consistent with other usage here, since other pages refer to the "Theory of Evolution" for example. Or look at Global warming which talks about "The theory that we are currently in a period of rapid climate change consisting of increasing temperature". But the definition of "Theory" here is "A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data,[1] for which a sufficient amount of evidence (and a lack of disconfirming evidence) has been found that it would be perverse to withhold assent." So to call global warming a "theory" in this sense would be to say that it would be perverse not to agree! Something wrong here .... Bwilliston 02:14, 10 March 2007 (EST)

How can one state that evolution is a good theory on a website that accepts bibilican creation as fact?

This very website has been popularly quoted because it accepts the true, Biblical origin of species on this planet. If this really is a conservative knowledgebase, is it not reasonable to present the conservative view on a subject, given that there are many reputable conservative creation scientists that agree with my work as I presented it? My edit should be reinstated, in line with the philosophy of this website.--BillOReillyFan 21:52, 14 March 2007 (EDT)

Now, now, play nice, BillOReillyFan and ColinR.
Crackertalk 22:04, 14 March 2007 (EDT)
It was not a comment meant in spite. The common belief amongst Christian scientists is that Evolution is a poor theory based on misinformation and assumption. There are many reputable Christian scientists who will agree. Since this is a conservative website, I figured the general consensus of conservative scientists would be appropriate, especially since this is how facts are represented elsewhere in this website. --BillOReillyFan 22:10, 14 March 2007 (EDT)
Perhaps you should reference these "conservative scientists", and be sure that their degrees are in a relevant field of science (for example, a professor of physics is not a credible source on the subject of the theory of evolution). Merely asserting that "evolution is a poor theory based on misinformation and assumption" does not make it true, and asserting that such a view is held by "the general consensus of conservative scientists" does not make that claim factual either. As it is, getting information about the theory of evolution from Conservapedia is like getting information about responsible firearms usage from Gunguys.com. You are offering uninformed and demonstratably biased assertions as fact. Dimensio 12:04, 22 March 2007 (EDT)

Evolution is the accepted theory in the scientific community because it is a falsifiable theory. Something Creationism is not. Moreover, it is as valid as any other currently accepted scientific theory. ColinR 22:14, 14 March 2007 (EDT)

Evolution is a valid theory, and I know this. It is not a good theory though. I give it as an example of a theory that does not have a good solid base of fact into which it can support itself. The theory of the flying spaghetti monster is a valid theory also. it's just not a very good one. --BillOReillyFan 22:21, 14 March 2007 (EDT)