Any thoughts on natural selection?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the concept of natural selection, exploring its validity and the differing opinions surrounding it. Participants express their views on whether natural selection is a scientifically accepted phenomenon, with some seeking resources to support their beliefs.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for links supporting the reality of natural selection, indicating a belief in its validity.
  • Another participant challenges the first by questioning their stance on natural selection, suggesting that disbelief in it is inappropriate for a science forum.
  • A participant clarifies that they believe in natural selection and seeks perspectives from others, indicating a desire for a broader discussion.
  • Another participant emphasizes that the discussion should not be about perspectives but rather about scientific facts, referencing Wikipedia as a resource.
  • A later reply indicates that the thread was closed, suggesting that further discussion may need to be more focused on specific questions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; there are competing views on the validity of natural selection, with some asserting its reality and others questioning it.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a lack of clarity on the definitions and assumptions regarding natural selection, as well as the expectations of discourse within the forum.

Thomas McGuigan
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I have been in a heated discussion with my acquaintance about natural selection. Anyone who thinks natural selection is a real thing any links would be helpful
 
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Thomas McGuigan said:
I have been in a heated discussion with my acquaintance about natural selection. Anyone who thinks natural selection is a real thing any links would be helpful
Are you saying you DON'T think natural selection is a real thing? If that is the case, you are on the wrong forum. This is a science forum, not a religious forum.
 
phinds said:
Are you saying you DON'T think natural selection is a real thing? If that is the case, you are on the wrong forum. This is a science forum, not a religious forum.
No, my friend does not believe it is real I was trying to get other people's perspectives on natural selection. I know I'm on the right site. I do believe it is real do not assume things.
 
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This is not a question of perspective, and we are not a forum about "perspectives" here, we are a science forum. The Wikipedia article has tons of links on all levels.

I closed the thread.
Feel free to open a thread if you have a specific question.
 

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