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Author Topic:   How do you define the word Evolution?
bkelly
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Message 1 of 4 (259662)
11-14-2005 2:48 PM


How do you define evolution? I ask you to post your definition of evolution.
Why? Because over and over I see arguments based on differing opinions of the words being used. If we lack a common definition, we can scarcely be successful in our discussions. I suspect that evolution is one of those key words that evoke many different concepts in the minds of the readers and writers. With this thread, we may be able to see and understand some of those differences.
I ask that all definitions be less than 90 words in total. Keep it short, clear, and to the point. No justifications, no rationales, no references. Don’t go look it up then write what you read in your own words. Just post your concise opinion. Note that for reference, this paragraph, including these last sentences, contains 90 words as counted by Microsoft Word. I have added a little extra BS just to get this close to the exact value so we will have an easy reference. Three more words.
Before you make any arguments to support your position or to dispute other positions, please allow a few days for everyone to post their opinion. I wish to see each person's mental concept of the word evolution.

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Message 2 of 4 (259673)
11-14-2005 3:08 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by bkelly
11-14-2005 2:48 PM


It wasn't necessary to begin a new thread to change the title. You can always change the title by editing message 1. If it was just that you wanted message 1 to be the opening message instead of message 6, know that moderators can release any message as the first message of a new thread.
I think what you intended to ask was how people define the "Theory of Evolution", and it is often sufficient to just say "evolution", which is what you originally did. But what you've asked in your title is how they define "the word evolution", which might be misinterpreted too narrowly. I think a better title would be "How do you define evolution?"
Keep your last paragraph if you like, but don't expect any moderator help enforcing it.

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bkelly
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Message 3 of 4 (259685)
11-14-2005 3:31 PM
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11-14-2005 3:08 PM


It did not occuur to me to change the title or that any message can be released as the OP. And I am not expecting moderator assistance.
I do want to restrict this to the specific word evolution. We will not be able to agree on the Theory of Evolution until we agree on the word evolution. Lets start there and see if we make any progress.

Truth fears no question.
bkelly

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11-14-2005 4:11 PM


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