Recent content by tyke

So sorry to hear this. Condolences to family and friends.

Or anywhere else as far as I can see.

I still don't understand the reasons why a lot of Americans are so resistant to universal health care - where everyone pays national insurance and healthcare is free at the point of dispense. As I've said before on these forums, the NHS in the UK is really our jewel and no politician would even...

WOW! Thanks for that - amazing.

It seems he has too much belief tied up in intelligent design to be able to be objective about it.

This attitude of yours is not not very helpful towards people who are trying to help you see that saying "it looks designed" is not how science works.

The Theory of Gravity seeks to explain the facts as best as we are able to understand them at present. Your statement is nonsensical in scientific terms. Explanations aren't facts.

And that is exactly what your physics professor meant when he said that a theory in science is never proven. Sometimes there are better explanations for the facts that come along and our knowledge and understanding are increased.

Sure you can, BUT you must have evidence to back up your explanation of the facts. If you don't or can't provide any evidence then your theory is not a scientific theory - merely an idea or at best a hypothesis.

Yes, but do you see why a hteory in science is far more important than simple facts?

I see what the problem is here - like many other non scientific persons, they are confused by the use of the word "theory". In common parlance, everyday useage, theory does mean an idea or guess as to how something works or came about. It's different in science - a theory in science explains the...

He posted in the Evolution/Creation section of CARM - but don't tell anyone else! :wave:

He posted yesterday on another Christian discussion site.

Agreed

My experience was with my daughter in the early hours, driving back home (in Yorkshire) when I brought the car to a sudden halt as I saw a figure in black clothes which appeared to be from centuries ago crossing the road. I couldn't make out any facial features - it was only a few metres away -...