"unverifiable assumptions [that] are used as a priori" are called axioms. Could you tell me what the axioms of science are? Regards, Regner Trampedach Quoting Jack Lewis <jack.lewis@xxxxxxxxxxxx>: > Dear Regner, > A further response to your e-mail. > May I suggest that mainstream science does have a level of faith in as much > as a number of unverifiable assumptions are used as a priori. I have to say > that geocentrism calls into question the appropriateness of these > assumptions. In short I don't think that you are going to be able to use the > > true meaning of 'science', as described by Carl Popper, to objectively > achieve your goal. > May I quote Prof. Richard Dawkins who said in an e-mail to me, 'Evolution is > > as much a theory as is the earth orbiting the sun'. I mention this merely as > > an interesting comment that, in his view, heliocentrism is just a theory. > But we shall see. > > Jack Lewis > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Regner Trampedach" <art@xxxxxxxxxx> > To: <geocentrism@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 3:17 AM > Subject: [geocentrism] Is geocentrism supported by facts? > > > > Dear all, > > > > I would like to start this discussion by asking you to state the > > 5 most fundamental reasons that your theory is correct. And please adhere > > to the rules above - and don't go into much detail - we can do that later. > > I'll collate the replies in a few days into a list of the 5 reasons that > > are cited most often in your replies. > > > > Regards, > > > > Regner Trampedach > >