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Originally Posted by kazbates
Okay, already. . .I stand corrected. Some of his conclusions have been brought into serious question, though, even by the all holy scientific community! Sheesh, you guys are tough.  Believe it or not, I agree with some of Darwin's theory even though I am a Christian. The two do not HAVE to be mutually exclusive. A quote by Charles Darwin:
There is a great deal in this world that defies explanation by the science that we know. I like to keep all my options open.
Kenny, when I'm wrong, I admit it. I am not wrong. I have come to no definitive conclusion other than to say that what we have done in the past through our own short-sightedness has had an effect on our planet. I am still withholding judgment on the ultimate cause of Global warming. You, however, have closed your mind to any other conclusions or data that might be significant if they do not agree with your own viewpoint. The fact that you have quoted a very definitely left leaning media source tells me that you are doing the same thing that you've accused the general populace of doing and that is following the hype. If someone quotes a source that you perceive to be right leaning, you ridicule them and tell them they are wrong. Yet, there is scientific truth in what they are saying as well.
The TRUE Scientific Process is continually reevaluating the conclusions drawn, no matter what the theory. |
Kaz, you are right, Darwin's theory of evolution has had some details added to and modified by the Process of Science. The core of the theory had never come under any substantial challenge. As with all theories of science it evolves as we learn more.
You are right, there are many things we do not understand, nor can they be addressed by science -- such as supernatural beings. It is simply not the realm of science which attempt to explain the world around us and is restricted to things that are measurable, testable and falsifiable as you know.
There is no reason Science and Religion should ever be in conflict provided the stick to dealing with their own realms.
As far as being wrong. All I am saying is that if their is a theory that is thought to be the best examination for some phenomena then it is held as the current truth by science. Other viewpoints in contention with that are wrong (as far as science is concerned).
I fail to understand how you can accuse me of having a closed mind.
Simply because I agree with and trust science? I'm as big a skeptic as they come, all real scientists are and when the evidence or experiments indicate a theory is wrong it is gladly replaced with something better. I don't know how you can accuse me of being closed minded. It doesn't make sense.
See I'm not (as I've said repeatedly) a climate scientist. It is not up to me to stand up for or negate any claim for or against the current consensus of science, but I do support it because I know that science works.