You're referring to the laymans use of the word 'theory', I'm using it in scientific context
Two completely different meanings which you consistently fail to acknowledge and base your straw men arguments on
"A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is acquired through the scientific method and repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation. As with most (if not all) forms of scientific knowledge, scientific theories are inductive in nature and aim for predictive power and explanatory force.
The strength of a scientific theory is related to the diversity of phenomena it can explain, and to its elegance and simplicity (Occam's razor). As additional scientific evidence is gathered, a scientific theory may be rejected or modified if it does not fit the new empirical findings- in such circumstances, a more accurate theory is then desired. In certain cases, the less-accurate unmodified scientific theory can still be treated as a theory if it is useful (due to its sheer simplicity) as an approximation under specific conditions (e.g. Newton's laws of motion as an approximation to special relativity at velocities which are small relative to the speed of light).
Scientific theories are testable and make falsifiable predictions. They describe the causal elements responsible for a particular natural phenomenon, and are used to explain and predict aspects of the physical universe or specific areas of inquiry (e.g. electricity, chemistry, astronomy). Scientists use theories as a foundation to gain further scientific knowledge, as well as to accomplish goals such as inventing technology or curing disease. Scientific theories are the most reliable, rigorous, and comprehensive form of scientific knowledge. This is significantly different from the common usage of the word "theory", which implies that something is a conjecture, hypothesis, or guess (i.e., unsubstantiated and speculative)."
Your beliefs won't allow you to accept science, which is why they are relevant to this conversation. You don't believe the OP [planetary formation] because your religious beliefs say "Gawd dun it", and you're too embarrassed to admit it because you know you'll be laughed off the entire forum. Who do you think you're kidding?
1. "This shows the beginning stages of planet formation" FACT "the same way our solar system was formed nearly 5 billion years ago" FACT
Everything I said in the OP was demonstrably factual. Your beliefs won't allow you to accept it and instead make you deny reality
2. I asked a legitimate question since every religious texts explanation of the origins of the Earth are obviously wrong; "Why would a god create such a system?". One wouldn't. Your beliefs won't allow you to accept it and instead make you deny reality
3. I don't have imaginary friends like you do, that doesn't mean my (and the ESA) statements are any less factual
4. Scientific theories are facts, your beliefs won't allow you to accept it and instead make you deny reality
5. I've remained consistent the entire thread
6. I know what your beliefs are, and you're too much of a weak minded pussy to state them on the record for everyone else to see for themselves because you know you'll be instantly discredited
7. Theories are made up of facts based on conclusions of observations. Cry more
8. Your religious beliefs have relevance to this subject. Your religious beliefs dismiss anything that doesn't fortify them, like evolution because your religious beliefs tell you "Gawd dun it!", so anything that says God didn't do it is automatically dismissed despite the evidence. It's evident you understand this and are simply avoiding justifying your religious beliefs because, like I said earlier, it would instantly discredit you and everything you've stated regarding science or religion on this entire forum.
Here, since you say it's not relevant to this conversation, I started a thread for you just so you could avoid that problem!
https://www.rollitup.org/t/what-are-your-religious-beliefs.852015/
Now what will your excuse be? Totally relevant to that conversation, so lets see what you have to say now
Pussy
now it's just sad.
theories are derived from observations, these observations are not "facts" since science doesnt deal in absolutes. thats what religions do.
the observations can be corroborated by additional observations, making the theory more and more reliable, but no scientist can ever declare anything with 100% certainty, due to the fundamental fallibility of observations.
the currently accepted theory of planet formation is well supported, but no real scientist would ever make the claim that he has it all locked up, and any further observations are a waste of time.
but thats what you did.
further, any theory, no matter how well supported, predictive and reliable can be used to disprove an unrelated assertion with zero relevance to the theory at question.
thats what you tried to accomplish with your false dilemma.
example:
observations demonstrate quite reliably that the sun is a huge mass of hydrogen and other elements ~93 million miles from the earth, and the various planets in our solar system orbit around it.
these observations demonstrate that the sun is likely not the flaming chariot of Apollo, racing across the sky every day
those observations do NOT prove that 72 million years ago the evil space overlord Xenu didnt stack frozen aliens around a volcano and then blow them up with atomics.
the two arguments are unrelated.
you want to be right, but you simply are not.
your own copy/paste citations make clear that the currently dominant THEORY of planet formation is still just a theory, and that theory is derived from OBSERVATIONS not "facts"
thus you are simply WRONG in your primary assertion, due to your overstepping of the limitations of a theory, and in your understanding of what a theory actually is in the first place.
your secondary and unrelated conclusion goes beyond mere ignorance and intellectual laziness, and steps firmly into the realm of rhetorical fallacy by declaring that X is true (lulz) and thus, unrelated belief Y must therefore be false.
this is a classic False Dilemma fallacy
your inability to recognize this simple fact (and yes, this IS fact, not theory) was lulzy, but now it's just sad.
ill simplify it so maybe you can grasp the concept.
Hypothesis : Seagulls are actually a type of bird!
Observation: yep, looks like a bird to me...
Theory: seagulls do appear to be a type of bird.
Logical Extension Of The Theory: therefore seagulls probably lay eggs.
False Dilemma: Since seagulls are actually birds, that proves JFK was killed by GHOST PIRATES!!!!
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