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Saturday, February 23, 2008

Scientific Theory

The Florida Board of Education has approved a science curriculum which includes evolution:

http://www.miamiherald.com/top_stories/story/425473.html

Is it a victory for the "Forces of Science", or is it ... NOT quite a victory?

Some people think that a "theory" is something that isn't proven. However, as the article says, a "scientific theory" is "a scientific and testable concept based on facts."

QUESTIONS FOR THOUGHT:
  • How can we TEST evolution?
  • What facts is it based on?
  • Why would some people NOT want evolution taught as scientific fact?

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