Heliocentrism is the theory that the Sun is stationary and at the center of the universe. It says that all the planets in the solar system revolve around the sun. This theory has been argued over geocentrism by philosophers from many different time periods and in many different parts of the world. In the 16th century Nicolaus Copernicus revived the idea. He use astronomical figures and details to try to get everyone to beleive him. Using his models you could predict the path of heavanly bodies.
Geocentrism is the theory that the earth is the center of the universe. This used to be beleived by people of religon because in the King James Bible Chronicles 16:30 state that "the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved." Because of that statement this was the generaly beleived theory. Until Heliocentrism this theory was accepted as right since there was nothing to dispute geocentrism.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Scientific Revolution: The Scientific Method
The scientific method is what scientist use to determine the truth about something
This is how it works. First you need to make an observation in the universe. Then you must create a hypothesis that you thinks makes sense of what you observed. Then using your hypothesis make a guess. Then you must create an experiment to test your hypothesis. After seeing your results you need to update your hypothesis based on those same results. Keep on doing that until your hypothesis can perfectly predict the outcome of the experiment.
An example of the scientific method is Charles Darwins thoery of Evolution. He noticed something about animals and how the evolved. He created a hypothesis about natural selection and by observing many different animals around the world over and over. He made conclusion that animals evolved over time thus creating the theory of evolution.
This is how it works. First you need to make an observation in the universe. Then you must create a hypothesis that you thinks makes sense of what you observed. Then using your hypothesis make a guess. Then you must create an experiment to test your hypothesis. After seeing your results you need to update your hypothesis based on those same results. Keep on doing that until your hypothesis can perfectly predict the outcome of the experiment.
An example of the scientific method is Charles Darwins thoery of Evolution. He noticed something about animals and how the evolved. He created a hypothesis about natural selection and by observing many different animals around the world over and over. He made conclusion that animals evolved over time thus creating the theory of evolution.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Evolution Vs. Creation
Evolution vs. Creation is a taboo argument and is a debate basically between science and religion. The theory of Evolution was proposed by Charles Darwin. It says that all life evolved from a single common ancestor. He says that a process called natural selection and the species with any kind of biological advantage will thrive and continue to reproduce while and inferior species will eventually die out. And over a process of many generations the process is repeated.
Creationism is the belief that the universe and all life in it was created by divine intervention or a higher power. They believe that the universe was created exactly like stated in there respective holy books (bible,Koran,etc). They dispute with evolutionists over topics such as the seeds of life, creation of the sun and the universe.
Now here comes the fun part my opinion. Creationism is simply a joke to me and i cant believe any one can believe that stuff. I like to base my life on what i can prove or can possibly be proven. the main problem i have with creationism is that if there was "god" WHERE DID HE COME FROM??? It simply doesn't make sense. Whenever i argue with a creationist they always ask me where did the first creature come from. I smile and say ill tell you that when you can tell me where "god" came from and the same thing always happens they get really quiet or they completely dismiss my question. Even if "god" created it himself why does he need us humans is he that much of and egomaniac that he NEEDS people to worship him its absolute craziness since creationist say that "god" is perfect. Another problem i have with religion is the unbelievable amount of inconsistencies in the bible. If it was supposedly inspired by a "perfect" being it would be simply flawless. These are just some of the problems i have with religion if i listed them all this post would be far to long. So basically what i am saying is that in my opinion Evolution is right and Creation is wrong.
Creationism is the belief that the universe and all life in it was created by divine intervention or a higher power. They believe that the universe was created exactly like stated in there respective holy books (bible,Koran,etc). They dispute with evolutionists over topics such as the seeds of life, creation of the sun and the universe.
Now here comes the fun part my opinion. Creationism is simply a joke to me and i cant believe any one can believe that stuff. I like to base my life on what i can prove or can possibly be proven. the main problem i have with creationism is that if there was "god" WHERE DID HE COME FROM??? It simply doesn't make sense. Whenever i argue with a creationist they always ask me where did the first creature come from. I smile and say ill tell you that when you can tell me where "god" came from and the same thing always happens they get really quiet or they completely dismiss my question. Even if "god" created it himself why does he need us humans is he that much of and egomaniac that he NEEDS people to worship him its absolute craziness since creationist say that "god" is perfect. Another problem i have with religion is the unbelievable amount of inconsistencies in the bible. If it was supposedly inspired by a "perfect" being it would be simply flawless. These are just some of the problems i have with religion if i listed them all this post would be far to long. So basically what i am saying is that in my opinion Evolution is right and Creation is wrong.
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