I find this curious, as it would seem such strong criticism would always help refine scientific theories.
In the process of their development, various scientific theories are subject to rigorious review by those scientists of the relevant field. This "strong criticism" will go far beyond the, dare I say, lame and ill informed efforts of the creationist ilk.
Moose
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Professor, geology, Whatsamatta U
Evolution - Changes in the environment, caused by the interactions of the components of the environment.
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