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ladjf

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8. I would say that his position on Evolution is totally a "fringe position" among

Reply to Mariana (Reply #7)

Sat Aug 24, 2019, 09:07 AM

Aug 2019

scientists trained in the related fields.

"Nearly all (around 97%) of the scientific community accepts evolution as the dominant scientific theory of biological diversity.[1][2] Scientific associations have strongly rebutted and refuted the challenges to evolution proposed by intelligent design proponents.[3]z'

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Level_of_support_for_evolution

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Florida's New Board of Education Chairman is an Evolution Denier, and lies about it [View all] muriel_volestrangler Aug 2019 OP

"Only a theory" Major Nikon Aug 2019 #1

I doubt that Tuck is dumb enough to believe the junk he spouts. nt ladjf Aug 2019 #5

I see no reason to doubt the sincerity of his faith. Mariana Aug 2019 #7

I would say that his position on Evolution is totally a "fringe position" among ladjf Aug 2019 #8

I always want to point out to those who PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2019 #2

Not exactly Major Nikon Aug 2019 #3

Well, it's called "The Theory of Evolution." PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2019 #4

I think it would have been clearer to use the wording ladjf Aug 2019 #6