Is Evolution Science? Is Science Good or Bad?

[Jazer]

Is evolution more or less science then anything else? Do they really require evolution to meet all the same standards? Sometimes you have science making weapons that harm people. Then you have science there trying to heal them and put them back together. Is that the way science is in general? Do they create a problem and then try to solve the problem they create? For me that is where religion comes in. Clearly there are issues and problems that science can not solve and I have found religion has the answers and solutions for what is beyond the ability of science.

 

[Blayz]

Is evolution science?

Yes.

Is science good or bad?

No.

Is evolution more or less science then anything else?

Yes. It is more science that a cup cake.

Do they really require evolution to meet all the same standards?

Who are "they", and the same standards as what?

Sometimes you have science making weapons that harm people.

Pretty sure people make weapons, science being an abstract concept without hands.

Then you have science there trying to heal them and put them back together.

Probably not the same science though.

Is that the way science is in general?

No.

Do they create a problem and then try to solve the problem they create?

Are these two theys the same they you mentioned earlier? Not sure on this one. It depends on who the theys are.

Clearly there are issues and problems that science can not solve and I have found religion has the answers and solutions for what is beyond the ability of science.

Glad my reality is not measured by your yardstick.

 

[Split Rock]

Is evolution more or less science then anything else?

No.

Do they really require evolution to meet all the same standards?

Yes.

Sometimes you have science making weapons that harm people. Then you have science there trying to heal them and put them back together. Is that the way science is in general? Do they create a problem and then try to solve the problem they create?

Scientists try to answer questions and solve problems, generally speaking.

For me that is where religion comes in. Clearly there are issues and problems that science can not solve and I have found religion has the answers and solutions for what is beyond the ability of science.

Science is just a tool, though a very useful one. Scientists have ethical standards that they must follow, since science is neutral in terms of morality. These standards are implemented by state and federal laws, industry/ university guidelines and scientifc organizations and journals.

 

[athenken]

Evolution is not science, it is a theory that, so far (and probably will never be), has not been proven. Science is what is used to either prove or disprove a theory.

 

[Belk]

Evolution is not science, it is a theory that, so far (and probably will never be), has not been proven. Science is what is used to either prove or disprove a theory.

If you think science proves anything you do not know much about science.

 

[CaliforniaSun]

Evolution follows the scientific method. The scientific method is the only way knowledge comes about.

 

[CaliforniaSun]

Evolution is not science, it is a theory that, so far (and probably will never be), has not been proven. Science is what is used to either prove or disprove a theory.

You got that much right!

 

[Belk]

Is evolution more or less science then anything else? Do they really require evolution to meet all the same standards? Sometimes you have science making weapons that harm people. Then you have science there trying to heal them and put them back together. Is that the way science is in general? Do they create a problem and then try to solve the problem they create? For me that is where religion comes in. Clearly there are issues and problems that science can not solve and I have found religion has the answers and solutions for what is beyond the ability of science.

Science is nothing more then the search for knowledge. It is neither good or bad in and of itself. How that knowledge is applied is up to each and every one of us. To me it is not that terribly different from religion. Some use their religion to help others. Some use it as a means of control and hurt. The good or bad is in us, not in the tools used to apply it.

 

[athenken]

If you think science proves anything you do not know much about science.

Then what would you say someone uses to either prove or disprove a theory?

 

[CaliforniaSun]

Then what would you say someone uses to either prove or disprove a theory?

Theories are supported by the evidence, they stand on their own merits.

 

[athenken]

Theories are supported by the evidence, they stand on their own merits.

But what do you use to find the evidence?

 

[CaliforniaSun]

But what do you use to find the evidence?

Scientific method.

 

[athenken]

Scientific method.

There ya go.

 

[AV1611VET]

Evolution follows the scientific method. The scientific method is the only way knowledge comes about.

All the scientific method is, is one big filtration system that is designed to either give scientists what they're looking for, reject it, or hold it in abeyance and still be able to call it 'science.'

It stamps one of three things on its input: ACCEPTED, REJECTED, or PENDING.

Since it is preprogrammed, it automatically accepts, rejects or suspends some things; such as:

1. Evolution = ACCEPTED
2. Bible = REJECTED
3. Moon formation = PENDING

 

[AV1611VET]

Theories are supported by the evidence, they stand on their own merits.

And programmed computers give them their merit points, don't they?

And machines calibrated by scientists give them their merit points, don't they?

 

[AV1611VET]

But what do you use to find the evidence?

Calibrated tools and programmed computers.

 

[KhaosTheory]

All the scientific method is, is one big filtration system that is designed to either give scientists what they're looking for, reject it, or hold it in abeyance and still be able to call it 'science.'

It stamps one of three things on its input: ACCEPTED, REJECTED, or PENDING.

Since it is preprogrammed, it automatically accepts, rejects or suspends some things; such as:

1. Evolution = ACCEPTED
2. Bible = REJECTED
3. Moon formation = PENDING

AV I love your trolling... I know you understand what the scientific method really is, but I'm guessing your post was to make a point about how most creationists have NO IDEA what the scientific method is, right?

Nice parody to the ignorance of creationists, well done sir... 10 internets awarded to you.

 

[CaliforniaSun]

All the scientific method is, is one big filtration system that is designed to either give scientists what they're looking for, reject it, or hold it in abeyance and still be able to call it 'science.'

It stamps one of three things on its input: ACCEPTED, REJECTED, or PENDING.

Since it is preprogrammed, it automatically accepts, rejects or suspends some things; such as:

1. Evolution = ACCEPTED
2. Bible = REJECTED
3. Moon formation = PENDING

We'll take this with a grain o' salt.

 

[CaliforniaSun]

There ya go.

Where'd I go?

 

[athenken]

Where'd I go?

In a round about way you agreed with my statement.