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Evolution uses the observation of variation as evidence that changes are possible, over time, that could change the major characteristics of populations of organisms.
Is observation of variation in populations of particular organisms assuming evolution to be true? This depends on how the observations are used. If they are used as evidence to be explained or accounted for, they cannot be used again to explain themselves. Live with it. You can't recycle observations. At least, not within science. Darwin proposed NS to be a mechanism by which life evolved. Overlooking his lack or originality, was he proposing a mechanism which he believed had not been observed? No. He may not have been aware of the previous statements concerning Natural Selection. He may have been detailing the definition. If someone makes a statement of fact, that doesn't stop someone else from making the same statement independently or refining the original statement. Okay. So box 1, right? Might try following the patterns you intend to suggest on something else before you recommend them. Astrology might serve well. Are stars evidence that astrology is true? How about constellations? Discovery of more stars? People born under Libra? More people born under Libra?
Dark Matter + Dark Energy = Dark Truth"We find that such evidence demonstrates that the ID argument is dependent upon setting a scientifically unreasonable burden of proof for the theory of evolution." - Judge Jones Kitzmiller case http://www.talkreason.org/articles/Falsify.cfm"To Compel A Man To Furnish Funds For The Propagation Of Ideas He Disbelieves And Abhors Is Sinful And Tyrannical." - Thomas Jefferson "And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath?" - Thomas Jefferson
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