The Theory of Evolution: Defined

[Allandavid]

If something cannot be demonstrated or tested repeatedly as I pointed out in the OP, but you see no problem with it, then you have left science and entered into a belief system.

Nonsense. Every time that a new fossil is dug up and analysed, the theory is being tested.

 

[Abraxos]

Nonsense. Every time that a new fossil is dug up and analysed, the theory is being tested.

How is that testing macroevolution?

2. "Evolution" in the sense that all life originated from a single molecular cell and gradually changed into more complex organisms is not evident (macroevolution);

What I'm looking for (and this was asked of Dawkins), Can you give me an example of a genetic mutation or an evolutionary process which can be seen to increase the information in the genome?

 

[Skreeper]

What I'm looking for (and this was asked of Dawkins), Can you give me an example of a genetic mutation or an evolutionary process which can be seen to increase the information in the genome?

Easy. CB102: Mutations adding information

 

[sfs]

Please quote the texts/scientists/organisations that claim that evolution is 'fact'...

I claim that evolution -- specifically, common descent -- is a fact, and I've said so in this thread already.

 

[Allandavid]

How is that testing macroevolution?

Because, as I understand the scientific method, after an hypothesis has been formed, evidence is then collected to test that hypothesis. The object is to attempt to disprove the hypothesis, or cause it to be modified.

So, every new fossil that is unearthed is a potential opportunity to disprove the theory of evolution.

Now, how successful has that process been for the last couple of centuries...?

 

[xianghua]

That depends how you define the differences between "creatures".

its clear that a whale and a cat are a different creatures.

 

[TagliatelliMonster]

its clearly that a whale and a cat are a different creatures.

They are also quite similar.
A whale is a whale and not a cat, off course.
But... both are mammals.

Mammals aren't reptiles or amphibians.
The difference between a whale and a crockodile is much bigger then between a whale and a cat.

In fact, the difference between a whale and a fish is much bigger then between a whale and a cat.

So, how different/similar creatures are, is somewhat dependend on the taxonomical starting point.

Which is exactly what we expect if the diversity of life is the result of an evolutionary mechanism.

 

[xianghua]

Now, how successful has that process been for the last couple of centuries...?

if the theory isnt scientific, then it will never be falsified.

 

[Allandavid]

if the theory isnt scientific, then it will never be falsified.

That's a nonsense statement. What is 'unscientific' about the theory in question?

 

[Allandavid]

if the theory isnt scientific, then it will never be falsified.

Find the fossil of a primitive mammal with scales. Or feathers. Voila!...the theory will be falsified..!

What would disprove evolution?

 

[xianghua]

Find the fossil of a primitive mammal with scales. Or feathers. Voila!...the theory will be falsified..!

What would disprove evolution?

a mammal with scales? what about a mammal with genes for feathers developmant?

 

[sfs]

if the theory isnt scientific, then it will never be falsified.

Sure. And if water isn't wet, it won't quench your thirst. What's your point? Evolution is a scientific theory, as you might guess from all of the scientists who study it -- in science departments, funded by science funding agencies -- and who then publish on it in the scientific literature.

 

[Allandavid]

a mammal with scales? what about a mammal with genes for feathers developmant?

Yes, a fossilised mammal with scales, or feathers. Got one...?

 

[AV1611VET]

No, the Theory of Evolution does not include the Big Bang.

Actually it can.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Actually it can.

And dance too!

 

[pitabread]

Actually it can.

The Theory of Evolution is strictly biological. Referring to cosmic evolution one could be taking about The Big Bang but that's using the word 'evolution' in a different context.

 

[TagliatelliMonster]

if the theory isnt scientific, then it will never be falsified.

There's another possible explanation for why a theory isn't falsified...

Can you guess?

I'll help you out: because it is a scientific theory which is actually correct.

 

[xianghua]

Yes, a fossilised mammal with scales, or feathers. Got one...?

so evolution theory doesnt predict that human for instance will have genes for feathers developmant?

 

[Gene Parmesan]

so evolution theory doesnt predict that human for instance will have genes for feathers developmant?

I'll make it even more specific for you. Show that humans have the genes capable of producing feathers but chimpanzees do not. THEN, my friend, I think we might be on to something.

 

[Allandavid]

so evolution theory doesnt predict that human for instance will have genes for feathers developmant?

Is English not your first language? For the third time, if you'd like to falsify evolution, find a fossil of a mammal with scales or feathers. Why is it that no such fossil has ever been found do you think...?