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Line 1: − + − − − − − [[Andrew Schlafly | Andrew Schlafly]] cited the lack of a Wikipedia page on "elementary proof" as − proof of [[Examples_of_Bias_in_Wikipedia | bias in Wikipedia]]. Ironically, at that time Conservapedia did not even have a page on "proof". − + − − − ==Biblical proof== − − God is the [[creation|creator]] of the universe. He is [[omnipotence|omnipotent]], [[omniscience|omnicent]] and [[omnipresence|omnipresent]]. The proof[http://www.parentalguide.com/Documents/Bible_Desk/proof_bible_true.htm] of this and all other things can be found in the [[Bible]]. − − − ===Problem of Evil=== − − Without editing the previous subtopic, I must challenge its assertions: − − − Omniscience - Infinite knowledge − − Omnipotence - Infinite power − − Omnipresence - The property of transcending the boundries of space and time − − Evil - The antithesis of good − − − − If one follows the new testament and asserts God is benevolent (all-good)... − − Why does evil exist in the world? − − − God's omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresense, or goodness must be suspect, unless one accepts that evil does not exist. − − − For more information please see the Stanford Free Philosophy Archive @ http://plato.stanford.edu/search/searcher.py?query=problem+of+evil
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==Mathematical proof==
==Mathematical proof==
A mathematical proof is a step-by-step demonstration of the truth of a mathematical theorem. Proofs build on [[axiom | axioms]], which are statements that are assumed to be true without proof, as well as previously-proved [[theorem | theorems]].
A mathematical proof is a step-by-step demonstration of the truth or falsity of a mathematical theorem.
Proofs build on [[axiom | axioms]], which are statements that are assumed to be true without proof,
as well as previously-proved [[theorem | theorems]].
Several types of proofs are widely used, such as [[proof by contradiction | proof by contradiction]]
Several types of proofs are widely used, such as [[proof by contradiction | proof by contradiction]]
and [[proof by induction | proof by induction]]. Proofs that rely only on certain simple forms of reasoning
and [[proof by induction | proof by induction]]. Proofs that rely only on certain simple forms of reasoning
are sometimes called [[elementary proof | elementary proofs]].
are sometimes called [[elementary proof | elementary proofs]].
==Scientific proof==
==Scientific proof==
Unlike the [[theorem | theorems]] of [[mathematics | mathematics]], [[science | science]] does not seek to prove that its [[theory | theories]] are true. Instead, the [[scientific method | scientific method]] seeks to check whether the predictions implied by a theory are observed in nature. Therefore, as philosopher of science [[Karl Popper | Karl Popper]] argued, science can only hope to show that a theory is false. But scientists recognize that science ''can never prove'' that a theory is true. Therefore scientists never claim that their theories are [[fact | facts]]. Instead, science searches for theories that are not disproved by currently-known experimental observations. Insofar as theories are consistent with nature, they may serve as a guide to improve [[technology | technology]].
Unlike the [[theorem | theorems]] of [[mathematics | mathematics]], [[science | science]] does not seek to prove that its [[theory | theories]] are true. Instead, the [[scientific method | scientific method]] seeks to check whether the predictions implied by a theory are observed in nature. Therefore, as philosopher of science [[Karl Popper | Karl Popper]] argued, science can only hope to show that a theory is false. But scientists recognize that science ''can never prove'' that a theory is true in the same sense that a mathematical theorem is true. Therefore scientists never claim that their theories are [[fact | facts]]. Instead, science searches for theories that are not disproved by currently-known experimental observations. Insofar as theories are consistent with nature, they may serve as a guide to improve [[technology | technology]].