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Old 03-28-2002, 11:24 AM   #21
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<strong>This is just plain wrong. For example, it could not explain the presence of a fossil of a modern horse in Precambrian rock. The theory of evolution has contributed greatly to our understanding of life, and generates testable hypotheses constantly. It is perhaps the most important theory in biology. </strong>
Actually, if evolution is true, then it should explain everything, at least all observations relating to biology and the fossil record. And so far, it has explained everything that we have observed and discovered so far.

Others might disagree with me, but I believe that the fact that no evidence has arisen to seriously challenge evolution--and by "evolution" I mean descent with genetically-based modification (reasons for that modification aside for the moment) from common ancestors--does indeed support its truth. Among biologists, any disagreement about evolution revolves not around whether evolution has happened, but rather the details of how evolution has happened.
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Actually, if evolution is true, then it should explain everything, at least all observations relating to biology and the fossil record.
I would just be more specific:

Actually, if evolution is true and complete, then it should explain everything that is observed, at least all observations relating to biology and the fossil record.

As you know, it is important to distinguish between the lack of falsification and a lack of potential falsification.

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