Mutating Terms in Evolution/Creation Argument

An Argument's Mutating Terms
Theory, n: 1 syn. theory is used in nontechnical contexts to mean an untested idea or opinion. 2 syn. theory is used in technical contexts to mean a more or less verified or established explana

By Steve Olson Sunday, March 20, 2005; Page B01

If you want to know one reason why the debate over teaching evolution remains so contentious, consider the stickers some school boards have wanted to paste in high school biology textbooks. They label evolution a "theory, not a fact," suggesting that an alternative explanation is possible.