"Richard Alexander" wrote in message
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Al Klein wrote in message
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The definition of "scientific" doesn't include "testable".

I think we should at least settle this question; Can an hypothesis,
theory, principle, claim or statement be scientific if it is not
testable?

Rather speculative I would think as "scientific" only relates to exhibiting
the methods or principles of science. However, one definition of science
follows: 3 a : knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths
or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through
scientific method.

With the above evidence in mind I believe if someone expounded on a topic
relating to a conclusion that conclusion should be testable.

Hmmm, Yes.

James Curts