Creationism vs. Evolution in School

[The Perseus Arm]

Note the Mechanized in mine.

[Chinese Regions]

Note the Mechanized in mine.

General is OOC.

[Furious Grandmothers]

Oh? Have you? Because nothing you've said there is actually true:

Science is not fact? I assume you mean nothing in science is ever fact... even though they are. The earth is an oblong sphereoid: fact. The average human has 5 fingers: fact. Carbon has 6 electrons: fact. Clearly, you don't even know what the word fact means.

Science is not assumptions based on observations: its conclusions drawn from empirical evidence, which need not be observed.

I was wrong on one thing: you're right that theory is not fact. A theory is MUCH better. A scientific theory is not a "well supported hypothesis". A theory is an explanation based on facts and evidence, and is the highest honor achievable by an idea in science. We have gravitational THEORY, atomic THEORY, cell THEORY. Are you saying gravity, atoms, and cells don't exist?
Seriously... you are woefully uneducated in science and are a prime example of why this debate is necessary.

Go read a science textbook, then reread your post, and you will see how ridiculous that statement of yours is. Oh, btw, anyone who can coun could tell you that humans have five fingers, you don't need a scientist to tell you that.
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[Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f]

Note the Mechanized in mine.

Do you think you could stay to the subject in hand rather than spamming bollocks about bears please?

[Frisbeeteria]

This subject is now closed due to stupidity from both sides and an invasion by the Perseusian Military. Please move on to other things. Info: my quote was from Wikipedia and please note that I am sick of you people nitpicking my responses and saying that your nitpicks invalidate them.

Stop spamming this thread with your In-Character remarks. *** Warned for spamming ***

You don't have the right, the power, or the ability to stop other people from commenting, even if they happen to trash your arguments in the process. Knock off the spam about the thread being closed or you'll work your way into a forumban.

[Enadail]

Go read a science textbook, then reread your post, and you will see how ridiculous that statement of yours is. Oh, btw, anyone who can coun could tell you that humans have five fingers, you don't need a scientist to tell you that.
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Not only that, all you have to do is google "cell theory" or "gravitational theory" to see what they are. And that he's wrong. In fact, I have a biology textbook next to me right now that talks about cell theory. So I don't see anything ridiculous about my statement at all.

[Individuality-ness]

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Seriously? Goddamnit, this is why we need better science education, so that we don't get people saying bullshit like "science doesn't deal with facts" and "the scientific method is biased!!!11!".

[Farnhamia]

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Seriously? Goddamnit, this is why we need better science education, so that we don't get people saying bullshit like "science doesn't deal with facts" and "the scientific method is biased!!!11!".

It is biased if it doesn't jibe with your world view.

[Individuality-ness]

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Seriously? Goddamnit, this is why we need better science education, so that we don't get people saying bullshit like "science doesn't deal with facts" and "the scientific method is biased!!!11!".

It is biased if it doesn't jibe with your world view.

Reminds me of Faux News.

[Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f]

It is biased if it doesn't jibe with your world view.

Reminds me of Faux News.

It is Faux News.

[Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f]

Oh for fucks Harvard!

http://ideas.time.com/2013/05/31/viewpo ... n-science/

[The Rich Port]

Oh for fucks Harvard!

http://ideas.time.com/2013/05/31/viewpo ... n-science/

I've been meaning to ask... Do honorary degrees qualify you for anything or is just ceremonial?

I'd be inflamed if that degree means she could practice as a judge or something.

Then, TruTV can finally run their 125th "Judge X" show, Judge Winfrey.

[Individuality-ness]

Oh for fucks Harvard!

http://ideas.time.com/2013/05/31/viewpo ... n-science/

*reads article* Oh for fucks sake, goddamn it. It would have been worse had they given her a honorary science degree but damn it Harvard, what the actual flying fuck?

[Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f]

Oh for fucks Harvard!

http://ideas.time.com/2013/05/31/viewpo ... n-science/

I've been meaning to ask... Do honorary degrees qualify you for anything or is just ceremonial?

I'd be inflamed if that degree means she could practice as a judge or something.

Then, TruTV can finally run their 125th "Judge X" show, Judge Winfrey.

Strictly ceremonial...although you might have some rights with regards to the awarding University...you know...access to the loos in the event of an emergency or something...

[Vazdania]

Evolution has gained wide support in the past century and has creeped its way into the school system in such a way that Creationism is frowned upon and not taught in school anymore. In a society where everyone wants scientific proof before students learn the material, topics such as the 'Big Bang Theory' receive outright support without complete scientific proof. There just seems to be a bias towards Creationism because its roots lay in religion. Can you share your viewpoint for or against Creationism and/or Evolution?

I suppose Evolution should be taught in public schools, if sex can be taught there...Private schools should be able to teach creationism if they so choose.

[Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f]

Oh for fucks Harvard!

http://ideas.time.com/2013/05/31/viewpo ... n-science/

*reads article* Oh for fucks sake, goddamn it. It would have been worse had they given her a honorary science degree but damn it Harvard, what the actual flying fuck?

yeah I know...I'm so irritated I forgot the sake...

had they given her a science degree I think I'd have actually hurled my computer through the window.

[Caecuser]

Evolution has gained wide support in the past century and has creeped its way into the school system in such a way that Creationism is frowned upon and not taught in school anymore. In a society where everyone wants scientific proof before students learn the material, topics such as the 'Big Bang Theory' receive outright support without complete scientific proof. There just seems to be a bias towards Creationism because its roots lay in religion. Can you share your viewpoint for or against Creationism and/or Evolution?

I suppose Evolution should be taught in public schools, if sex can be taught there...Private schools should be able to teach creationism if they so choose.

Why allow them to spread misinformation? We should not allow religious indoctrination.

[The Rich Port]

Evolution has gained wide support in the past century and has creeped its way into the school system in such a way that Creationism is frowned upon and not taught in school anymore. In a society where everyone wants scientific proof before students learn the material, topics such as the 'Big Bang Theory' receive outright support without complete scientific proof. There just seems to be a bias towards Creationism because its roots lay in religion. Can you share your viewpoint for or against Creationism and/or Evolution?

I suppose Evolution should be taught in public schools, if sex can be taught there...Private schools should be able to teach creationism if they so choose.

And I think private schools should be strictly regulated by the government.

But whatever.

[Individuality-ness]

*reads article* Oh for fucks sake, goddamn it. It would have been worse had they given her a honorary science degree but damn it Harvard, what the actual flying fuck?

yeah I know...I'm so irritated I forgot the sake...

had they given her a science degree I think I'd have actually hurled my computer through the window.

That would probably be the least thing you could do.

[Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f]

yeah I know...I'm so irritated I forgot the sake...

had they given her a science degree I think I'd have actually hurled my computer through the window.

That would probably be the least thing you could do.

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True....but Harvard is a bit difficult to get to...what with the pond and everything.

Actually my ire is still rising.

[Chinese Regions]

Evolution has gained wide support in the past century and has creeped its way into the school system in such a way that Creationism is frowned upon and not taught in school anymore. In a society where everyone wants scientific proof before students learn the material, topics such as the 'Big Bang Theory' receive outright support without complete scientific proof. There just seems to be a bias towards Creationism because its roots lay in religion. Can you share your viewpoint for or against Creationism and/or Evolution?

I suppose Evolution should be taught in public schools, if sex can be taught there...Private schools should be able to teach creationism if they so choose.

In Religious Studies that is.

[Individuality-ness]

That would probably be the least thing you could do.

True....but Harvard is a bit difficult to get to...what with the pond and everything.

Actually my ire is still rising.

Oprah has so much power too. She could help our cause of pro-science, but instead she's advocating anti-science positions like (to talk about the most famous example) "vaccines give you autism". Damn it. Harvard, you're supposed to be better than that.

And why a honorary law degree? Has she done anything worthy of it?

[Great Nepal]

True....but Harvard is a bit difficult to get to...what with the pond and everything.

Actually my ire is still rising.

Oprah has so much power too. She could help our cause of pro-science, but instead she's advocating anti-science positions like (to talk about the most famous example) "vaccines give you autism". Damn it. Harvard, you're supposed to be better than that.

And why a honorary law degree? Has she done anything worthy of it?

Maybe (and this is just a wild guess), she provided generousness bribe donation to buy the degree support education and promotion of talent?

[Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f]

True....but Harvard is a bit difficult to get to...what with the pond and everything.

Actually my ire is still rising.

Oprah has so much power too. She could help our cause of pro-science, but instead she's advocating anti-science positions like (to talk about the most famous example) "vaccines give you autism". Damn it. Harvard, you're supposed to be better than that.

And why a honorary law degree? Has she done anything worthy of it?

That is the tragedy...that she does have a lot of power but caters to the irrational. But for Harvard, America's preeminent university, to give this honour to her is pretty despicable. It is nothing to do with learning but everything to do with branding.

[Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f]

Oprah has so much power too. She could help our cause of pro-science, but instead she's advocating anti-science positions like (to talk about the most famous example) "vaccines give you autism". Damn it. Harvard, you're supposed to be better than that.

And why a honorary law degree? Has she done anything worthy of it?

Maybe (and this is just a wild guess), she provided generousness bribe donation to buy the degree support education and promotion of talent?

No. The question of money in this case is not at issue. The bestowing of honourary degrees is usually a recognition of a public figure and what they have achieved.

I'm not really bothered about the degree...its the commencement speech role she been given that has really irked me.