The only problem with that is that there is a very clear definition of what a "theory" is - evolution fits this definition, Creationism does not.
Evolution is a theory in the same way that the "General Theory of Relativity" is a theory - it's backed up by countless amounts of independently verifiable data, and is a legitimate scientific theory.
Creationism says that God created the world 4000 years ago and runs directly counter to any and all scientific evidence.
The [i]only[/i] (and I mean only) reasonable explanation for how creatures came to be today is evolution - scientists don't debate about whether or not evolution is real, because it is, but about the specifics.
Unfortunately I have to run to work right now, but I'm sure KJ can fill you in on the whole matter if you want, or I you can e-mail me or something and I'll talk to ya about it.
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Date: 1/14/05 18:51 (UTC)Evolution is a theory in the same way that the "General Theory of Relativity" is a theory - it's backed up by countless amounts of independently verifiable data, and is a legitimate scientific theory.
Creationism says that God created the world 4000 years ago and runs directly counter to any and all scientific evidence.
The [i]only[/i] (and I mean only) reasonable explanation for how creatures came to be today is evolution - scientists don't debate about whether or not evolution is real, because it is, but about the specifics.
Unfortunately I have to run to work right now, but I'm sure KJ can fill you in on the whole matter if you want, or I you can e-mail me or something and I'll talk to ya about it.