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Originally posted by antryg:
Moraine- Where is your true scientist? They obviously aren't posting on this thread.
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As a holder (and practitioner... I researched treatments to a cancer for one job, and studied evolutionary processes for several others) of two science degrees, I can proudly say, "I'm right here, baby." (;
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"Evolution is an undisputed fact." That sentiment keeps getting posted as well.
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But it IS a disputed theory... you could call it a fact, so long as you are willing to admit that a "fact" is not concrete.
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Let's just ignore the fact that evolution as a theory goes against other scientific facts such as probability theory and several laws in physics.
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Of COURSE it goes against other scientific facts! We're not omnipotent, we're searching for evidence. Science will adapt as more evidence smoothes out the details. BTW, as an ex-paleontologist, I can say that the second part of your statement (evolution working against probability theory, and several laws in physics) is not true.
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If we accept your definition of a true scientist then a true scientist would at least allow for the possibility of God.
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Correct-a-mundo! ...EVERY scientist must allow him/herself to ponder "but what if...?" I completely allow for the possibility of a God (or Gods). There is much evidence for the existance of such! There is also counter-evidence.
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You are correct that a Christian theologian would start out from the premise that there is God. All that shows is that a theologian is not a true scientist by your definition. It does not show that theologian cannot use the scientific method or have a grounding in science.
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Using the scientific method, or being grounded in science, while missing one of the KEY aspects of it, does NOT make one a scientist... although it's a good start! (;
[ 01-26-2003, 10:05 PM: Message edited by: Gammit ]