Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye
Originally Posted by DBT
Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye
Originally Posted by There_Ya_Go

Sad that many allow the theory of evolution to prevent them from believing in Jesus.

Indeed.


Evolution isn't a theory. Theory is explaining how evolution works. Both fact and theory.

"The Theory of Evolution" is indeed a scientific theory. It's the prevailing theory, and has yet to be disproved. At the same time, it's a fact, since the evidence is so overwhelming as not to be doubted by any rational person. There are also companion evolution theories, i.e., explaining certain disputed aspects of evolution, e.g., punctuated equilibrium.


You ignore the nature of theory in science, which is used a narrative to explain actual observations and actual evidence. The evidence for evolution is more than sufficient to have proven the reality of evolution.

What remains is building on our understanding of how it works, which is where theory comes into it.

The theory of evolution is both fact and theory.