PLEASE HELP! arguments in evolution

[Darby]

Science isn't about proof, it's about testable hypotheses and evidence. Creationism has them but the problem with testable hypotheses is that they are falsifiable, and the evidence that shows those hypotheses to be false is huge and varied, while there is no credible evidence supporting them.

[mith]

I don't see why people keep perpetuating myths, but periodically we need articles to come out again.

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/lif ... onceptions

[flynvfae]

what does "I KNOW nothing that is beyond any doubt" mean?

[flynvfae]

Science isn't about proof, it's about testable hypotheses and evidence. Creationism has them but the problem with testable hypotheses is that they are falsifiable, and the evidence that shows those hypotheses to be false is huge and varied, while there is no credible evidence supporting them.

the big bang is not a testable hypothesis

[flynvfae]

and what do you mean by a testable hypothesis is falsifiable?

[mith]

You should read up on what the scientific method is. Terms like falsifiability and testablity are basic assumptions and definitions.

[Darby]

First, the Big Bang isn't evolution. However, it is a testable hypothesis. Predictions from Big Bang theory have been tested in particle physics, astronomical observations, and the background microwave radiation. I wouldn't consider the evidence overwhelming, since it is limited and indirect, but it's there.

However, evidence for biological evolution, which is under discussion here, is broad and deep.

[flynvfae]

evolution couldnt of happened with out the big bang right?

[mith]

Explain how the big bang and evolution are related.

[flynvfae]

1. gases and chemicals magically appear
2. they explode
3. earth and rest of our solar system forms
4. evolution from exploding chemicals simple proteins form in primordial soup
do i have it wrong?

[Darby]

From that line of reasoning, the Big bang becomes part of EVERY discussion, including what's for lunch.

[flynvfae]

its your theory deary
i was trying to explain why i thought evolution wasnt possible without the big bang