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Phenomenon: ''plural phenomena'' : an observable fact or event

Phenomenon: ''plural phenomena'' : an observable fact or event

Now that that's cleared up I'd like to justify my earlier statement.  We seem to be entering yet another period of history where (relatively) new scientific theories (see above) are conflicting with previously accepted religious beliefs and as a result the scientists positing these theories are coming under attack from the religious institutions that these theories threaten.  I am, of course, alluding to [[Nicolaus Copernicus]].  If we examine the progression of Copernicus' and subsequently Gallileo's ideas, we see that for some time, there was a debate about whether the Geocentric or Heliocentric theory of universal organization was to be accepted, and we no longer debate whether we should teach the earth as the center of the solar system/universe.  In the end, history shows us that the theory backed by available scientific data prevailed, although not before scientific progress in this area was stymied by fear of religious persecution.  There are a number of similarities to be drawn between the Copernicans and the Darwinists, in my opinion.  I welcome corrections and comments, but please no mudslinging...

Now that that's cleared up I'd like to justify my earlier statement.  We seem to be entering yet another period of history where (relatively) new scientific theories (see above) are conflicting with previously accepted religious beliefs and as a result the scientists positing these theories are coming under attack from the religious institutions that these theories threaten.  I am, of course, alluding to [[Nicolaus Copernicus]].  If we examine the progression of Copernicus' and subsequently Gallileo's ideas, we see that for some time, there was a debate about whether the Geocentric or Heliocentric theory of universal organization was to be accepted, and we no longer debate whether we should teach the earth as the center of the solar system/universe.  In the end, history shows us that the theory backed by available scientific data prevailed, although not before scientific progress in this area was stymied by fear of religious persecution.  There are a number of similarities to be drawn between the Copernicans and the Darwinists, in my opinion.  I welcome corrections and comments, but please no mudslinging...--[[User:CoyPraetorian|CoyPraetorian]] 14:16, 30 October 2008 (EDT)