Reply #47: Just to clarify:

[immoderate]

In science a theory is considered fact if it explains observed phenomena, and until and unless some observation contradicts it. I know that theory has other meanings. But as used in Theory of Gravity, Theory of Relativity, Atomic Theory, it carries the same weight as "truth" or "fact" (non-scientific terms) in everyday life.

Most major religions endorse the Theory of Evolution in their universities. but that has been lost on at least a third of American population. I think that religions take advantage of a natural propensity to faith to assume power over people, and a propensity to believe in magic. American corporatism nourishes it.

Churches have a role in spirituality and community, but should give up claims of defining reality. Much of this sound like argument over the number of fairies dancing on the head of a pin.

--IMM