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by rrhm 5234 days ago
The boiling-water example is unfortunate, since water can be boiled without the addition of heat (hence, temperature increase) at low enough pressures. Regardless, the explanation of the rules of engagement of scientific discourse and the proper adherence to them cannot be stressed enough as part of an intelligent discussion, even in such touchy topics as science vs. religion.