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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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

All quite true. A theory can be based in science but not be fully understood or explained yet. And even if it makes sense on the understood evidence, it can be totally wrong. (ask the phlogiston chemists) The thing is, just one fact contravening the theory can trash it completely.. And until that fact is found and tested, it remains viable. People trying to prove creation science fall at the first hurdle, because none of their hypotheses can be tested and reproduced. So while it may be creation, it is not, by definition, "Science".😷