So, Diane, speaking of semantics, I have a theory that the strange word
in your middle name is an unholy alliance between "define" and "defend".
Please elucidate - inquiring minds don't take these things on faith.
Anne "Tongue in Cheek" Lane

Anne T. Lane, Collections Manager
Charlotte Museum of History
3500 Shamrock Drive
Charlotte NC 28215
704-568-1774, ext 110
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Subject: semantics

One does not believe or disbelieve in scientific theories. One accepts
or 
rejects them based on testing and examination of evidence. 

Belief is a concept associated with theology and implies mental
acceptance 
(faith) of a topic in the absence of testable truth or evidence.

Diane "Defind your terms" Guenkauf

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