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===According to Atheistic Evolutionists===
 
===According to Atheistic Evolutionists===
Some proponents of the scientific theory of evolution reject the idea of a philosophy or world view that guides their conclusions in scientific experimentation.
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Some proponents of the scientific theory of evolution reject the idea of a philosophy or world view that guides their conclusions in scientific experimentation. However, the evolutionists who are 'strong atheists' (they make a positive assertion that there is no God) do, in fact have a world view, whereas the 'weak atheists' (they say there is probably no God due to lack of any objective evidence of Him) rely on science.
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'''Strong Atheism'''
 
* There is no God (world view)
 
* There is no God (world view)
 
** Therefore we need to explain everything based on that "fact"
 
** Therefore we need to explain everything based on that "fact"
 
*** Thus science is done on the basis of there being no God (i.e. [[naturalism (science)|naturalism]])
 
*** Thus science is done on the basis of there being no God (i.e. [[naturalism (science)|naturalism]])
 
**** Naturalism comes ''before'' the science. The science is based on the world view.
 
**** Naturalism comes ''before'' the science. The science is based on the world view.
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'''Weak Atheism'''
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* So far, there is no objective proof of God
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** Therefore, we do not need to interpret evidence to fit in with the "fact" of God's existence
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*** Thus science is done on the basis of there being no God (unless His existence becomes objectively proven)
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**** The world view relies on the evidence, so the science comes ''before'' the world view.
    
===Comparison===
 
===Comparison===
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