The world is filled with theories. As we learned in the beginning of class, theories must be proven. When it comes to the topic of evolution, it can get very "sticky". This is becuase of how people credit what they consider to be actual evidence. Some people will accept little evidence and some require a detailed analysis on the theory. I do not believe that they people stating "just a theory" are intentionally trying to undermine the theory. They are simply stating that it is a theory amongst many theories. People pick and choose what "theories" to believe, atleast they are acknowledging it as a theory rather then avioding the subject altogether.
Unfortunately, I think people will naturally take offense when other people do not believe what they consider to be true and that is when everyone becomes defensive.
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I agree. People become very defensive about their own beliefs. I can't say that I blame them, especially in the case of evolution. One side is faith based, the other scientifically based. The problem I have is that a lot of people will not even give the opposing side of the arguments a chance.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you and Breanne, people get defensive (and maybe a little bit scared) when other people challenge what they believe. I liked how you compared this theory against others, it gave the idea of a "theory" some depth. And I loved that you used the word "analysis." You sound very scientific!
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