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The Moon has been a source of astronomical study for at least three millennia. To say that [[science]] has failed to explain key elements of lunar motion, geography, or composition, is to be [[willful ignorance|willfully blind]]. Nonetheless, many creationists [[deceit|fabricate]] "errors" in scientific studies of the Moon, and suggest that, since science has failed, the only alternative is creationism. This is gap-filling with God to an absurd degree. Assuming, for once, that science ''could not'' explain the Moon, this does not imply that the only explanation is God. Science [[evolution|evolves]]. Not everything is known now, nor should science be forced to prove the universe to disprove creationism. The standard for evaluating [[creationist claims]] about scientific disciplines is the same that applies to all scientific theories: does the claim match the evidence? Regarding creationism, the answer is a resounding, "no!" | The Moon has been a source of astronomical study for at least three millennia. To say that [[science]] has failed to explain key elements of lunar motion, geography, or composition, is to be [[willful ignorance|willfully blind]]. Nonetheless, many creationists [[deceit|fabricate]] "errors" in scientific studies of the Moon, and suggest that, since science has failed, the only alternative is creationism. This is gap-filling with God to an absurd degree. Assuming, for once, that science ''could not'' explain the Moon, this does not imply that the only explanation is God. Science [[evolution|evolves]]. Not everything is known now, nor should science be forced to prove the universe to disprove creationism. The standard for evaluating [[creationist claims]] about scientific disciplines is the same that applies to all scientific theories: does the claim match the evidence? Regarding creationism, the answer is a resounding, "no!" | ||
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“”The Moon belongs to America, and anxiously awaits the arrival of her astro-men.
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A moon is a natural satellite orbiting a planet. The moon around Earth, known rather unimaginatively as "The Moon," is one of the more unique in the solar system due to its size relative to the planet it orbits around, the Earth. It is thought that the moon may be very important in the development of life, as the tidal activity caused by its gravity essentially churns the oceans, mixing up the chemical ingredients that would have caused abiogenesis to occur. The moon is a subject of much woo, particularly in astrology where it is usually given a female quality and a high degree of importance in the sky.
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The Moon: proof of creationism?
In a word, no. It isn't, although it's been touted as one.
The Moon has been a source of astronomical study for at least three millennia. To say that science has failed to explain key elements of lunar motion, geography, or composition, is to be willfully blind. Nonetheless, many creationists fabricate "errors" in scientific studies of the Moon, and suggest that, since science has failed, the only alternative is creationism. This is gap-filling with God to an absurd degree. Assuming, for once, that science could not explain the Moon, this does not imply that the only explanation is God. Science evolves. Not everything is known now, nor should science be forced to prove the universe to disprove creationism. The standard for evaluating creationist claims about scientific disciplines is the same that applies to all scientific theories: does the claim match the evidence? Regarding creationism, the answer is a resounding, "no!"
Moon landing hoax
Twelve American astronauts landed on the Moon between 1969 and 1972, took pictures, left behind some junk, and came back home. Deal with it.
Commemoration
The Moon, as the second most hallowed object in the sky, is honored by having first (or second, depending on your calendric issues) day of the week named after it: Monday.
Conservapedia's discussion
For real lulz read Conservapædia's talk page (version of 2008-11-02img): it's a lulu from start to finish.
Pub Trivia
Amaze your friends and win free beers for yourself, by taking bets that the Earth has more than one moon. Once everybody is expecting a pint from you, look really smug and say, "What about Cruithne then?"[1] Enjoy your beers. Unless your friends (rightly) point out that 3753 Cruithne is actually an asteroid orbiting Earth, and then beat you up for not buying the 14 pints you owe.