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originally posted by: Assemble
a reply to: 0zzymand0s
If you can tell me the difference between evolution and magic i'd be interested.
That is, can you prove evolution? As far as i'm aware, there is no proof, it is just a theory with no evidence, yet it's usually accepted as fact. That's not scientific.
I'm genuinely interested in the proof of evolution. Even just one example will do for me.
originally posted by: humanoidlord
a reply to: james1947
its funny you seem to agree with keel on everthing, except the UFOnauts, they must definitely be extraterrestrial!
A theory in the scientific sense is something that can be tested. Sure there are theories of gravity. The theories might not be right, but when we test them, what happens matches the theory.
originally posted by: james1947
originally posted by: Assemble
a reply to: 0zzymand0s
If you can tell me the difference between evolution and magic i'd be interested.
That is, can you prove evolution? As far as i'm aware, there is no proof, it is just a theory with no evidence, yet it's usually accepted as fact. That's not scientific.
I'm genuinely interested in the proof of evolution. Even just one example will do for me.
Easy...Evolution is a natural process. Magick is an intentional process (act).
You will probably NEVER see a "proof" to any theory...in science theories are typically NOT PROVEN EVER!!! Those that do are elevated to "scientific law".
In science few things (theories) are ever proven, however, the theories are also not "disproven"...in other words a theory stands until it can be shown to be wrong. In the case of Evolution nobody has been able to produce evidence that shows that Evolution is not true. If you want evidence OF evolution, I invite you to look at the world around you, and understand that 1,000,000 years ago things were vastly different, and that pet kitty of yours did not exist yet (as a species).
And, the fact that Evolution IS accepted...is VERY scientific!
The same can be said for the extraterrestrial theory.
That doesn't prove evolution. If the layers are a true representation of the time that's passed, and they haven't been disturbed - think earthquakes, tsunamis, floods and so forth, then what they show, is a certain type of creature, then all of a sudden a completely different type of creature. In case you didn't realize, that does the opposite of supporting evolution (which states that organisms gradually evolve into a different kind). What you have instead, is like having a fish, then directly above it, is a lizard, or a dog. There's no gradual changes taking place.
originally posted by: 0zzymand0s
a reply to: Assemble
A theory with no evidence you can comprehend, perhaps?
Here's my favorite "proof."
When we look at the fossil record in rocks, we see a series of stratum or "layers," representing geologic "time." No matter how you "date" the layers, the most recent strata contain the most complex fossils, while the oldest layers contain the least complex.
"Magic" is saying things like, "who knows which layer came first? No one does!" (sticks fingers in ears).
No probs, I was thinking the same myself, I won't address it here no more (I've said what I think matters on it anyway ). I Can't speak for anyone else though lol, as people can get quite defensive of their beliefs.
originally posted by: humanoidlord
a reply to: Assemble
yeah but this is a bit off topic
originally posted by: humanoidlord
a reply to: james1947
how you can write a white paper about something wich we haven't even contacted yet?
apparently the people at the skinwalker ranch managed to that but the report is still classified
originally posted by: Assemble
Here is an example of evolution not matching observable data (which shouldn't happen if a theory is correct) phys.org...
Na, evolution states that things evolve into new species because they change incredibly slowly over millions of years. Instead, the geologist evidence contradicts that, instead his evidence shows that changes happened pretty much instantly.
originally posted by: james1947
originally posted by: Assemble
Here is an example of evolution not matching observable data (which shouldn't happen if a theory is correct) phys.org...
I think you have misunderstood the paper you linked...what it is saying is that evolution (i.e. natural selection) occured, just not quite as Darwin stated.
Darwin wrote, "…Natural selection acts only by taking advantage of slight successive variations; she can never take a great and sudden leap, but must advance by short and sure, though slow steps."
"If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed, which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down."