Faith
It may seem very reasonable from the evidence, from a certain appearance of a rock, say, to guess that it went through the stresses of mountain building or started life on a sea shore millions of years ago, but since ALL you have is your guess about this one time ancient event, it should never be called fact.
I think this hits the nail on the head Faith. Facts, in science, are not
proof of an event occuring. They are the most likely scenario to explain the evidence of that which we investigate. A theory ,in science, is not a proof either but a overarching model that combines the facts of science.
As Einstein said
"No amount of experimentation can ever prove me right. A single experiment can prove me wrong."
The concept of evolution is simply the best model that explains the facts of the investigation that we perform. Greater and greater credence is lent this model the more we investigate. We find that many different fields of endevour support the model and this also lends weight to the theory.
So my impression is that your are seeking proof in science which is not what science does.Better go check the math department and argue your case there.
This message has been edited by sidelined, Mon, 2006-03-20 09:02 AM
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