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Theory or Fact?

A theory is not a fact. They differ by definition. Theory of evolution is not a fact. The law of gravity is
[quote] A scientific theory differs from a scientific fact or scientific law in that a theory explains "why" or "how": a fact is a simple, basic observation, whereas a law is a statement (often a mathematical equation) about a relationship between facts and/or other laws. [/quote]
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An actual theory means models can be designed and tested based on evidence. Like gravity, evolution has passed with flying colors. Even passes falsification. Science strives for a 95% positive result before declaring a fact. What criteria do you accept?