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Intelligent Design as a scientific theory?

Poll: Can Intelligent Design be considered Science?
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Yes, and has powerful evidence to support it
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No, design is not testable
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Intelligent Design as a scientific theory?
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RE: Intelligent Design as a scientific theory?
March 25, 2017 at 12:34 am
(March 25, 2017 at 12:31 am)TheAtheologian Wrote: Do you believe ID could be science or that design wouldn't be testable anyways?

It's not at all scientific. They call it a scientific theory, but it doesn't even qualify as a hypothesis. A hypothesis must be both testable and falsifiable, and ID fits neither requirement. To be called a scientific theory, it must get far past that point.
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RE: Intelligent Design as a scientific theory? - by Jesster - March 25, 2017 at 12:34 am

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