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Originally posted by Victor-E
Agreed. But those assumptions are based on evidence, not random beliefs. You seem to take the assumptions you call "holes" in the theory to insist on disproving it. I read your post. You want strict, concrete lab results that mathematically and physically prove the theory of evolution. But as you said yourself, the real world doesn't behave as it does in a lab. Forget about science and arguments for a second and look at nature itself. Forget about trying to understand it for a second and just "feel" it. You'll see how it works. It does what it does regardless of our conclusions and assumptions. The truth about the world is not bound by our theories, measurements and definitions. You don't always have to fill ALL the holes with lab results to get closer to the truth. You don't have to drive over every curve in the road to see where it's headed. If you can't put all the little pieces together to get the answers, step back and see the big picture.
OK. I've been up way too late and am starting to sound like a coked up oracle. Time for bed. Later.
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Victor, thank you so much for the post!!!!
I agree that the assumptions are based on some evidence that we've been able to observe such as cell mutations and natural selection (at least salient natural selection). I'm not using the holes to disprove it. I'm merely saying that in order for the theory to be put to the test as the "truth" as it's touted to be, it would be in our scientific interest to be able to provide strong evidence in favor of it. The evidence thus far, while showing small occurances of mutations is a far cry from saying we were once single cells the evolved into what we are today. I outlined some steps above and each step has enormous holes. I sincerely hope we fill those holes. I have faith that science may unlock them. Right now, it's a theory, a tenative speculative theory. It's an interesting and fascinating one too.
As for "feeling" it, people 'feel' things all the time and are mistaken. That's not a good litmus test. The world is very much guided by principles and theories we've come to know and control.
Good night buddy!
