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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DocSavage · M

Theory is not a fact ? But theories are composed of facts. You’re taking the term out of context.
Theory explains how the the facts work in conjunction to form a predicable model. Germ theory for example, an understanding of how that works leads to vaccines. There are still gaps in what we know, but what we know are facts, applied still gives doctors something to work with. The same with Atomic Theory. Knowing how the facts play out leads to nuclear power plants. They work.
Now, if you’re pitting something like evolution against the idea of intelligent design, you can argue fact as oppose to mere theory. You would fail. Because fact within the theory are still better than a hypothesis with no fact at all.

Axeroberts · 56-60, M

@DocSavage i think you are taking it out of context. by definition it's cut and dry. Laws of nature are represented with a relationship between two things. calculated. gravity is the force between two bodies. inverse square law. applies to all bodies of mass. theory tried to explain how or what something is. not calculations. not sure why anyone would disagree. it's a clear difference and it is a scientific definition.