Natural Selection is an Oxymoron

Thank you very much Pro for your compliment, and for a formidable Argument to rebut. Though I do believe that Pro has failed to provide evidence that “Natural Selection” is an Oxymoron. The problem with Pro's argument is that Pro is looking at the combination in an incorrect way. A Full Definition of Oxymoron is: “ A combination of contradictory or incongruous words (ascruel kindness); broadly : something (as a concept) that is made up of contradictory or incongruous elements. Such as; “Cruel Kindness”. From: http://www.merriam-webster.com... There is nothing Contradictory about “Natural Selection: ”Definition of Natural: “1nat·u·ral adjective \G2;na-chə-rəl, G2;nach-rəl\ : existing in nature and not made or caused by people : coming from nature : not having any extra substances or chemicals added : not containing anything artificial : usual or expected” Example: “the natural course of the disease” From: “http://www.merriam-webster.com...; “Whether or not selection takes place depends on the conditions in which the individuals of a species find themselves. Adults, juveniles, embryos, and even eggs and sperm may undergo selection. Factors fostering selection include limits on resources (nourishment, habitat space, mates) and the existence of threats (predators, disease, adverse weather). Biologists often refer to such factors as selective pressures. “ From: http://en.wikipedia.org... Definition of “Natural Selection” ”natural selection noun “Full Definition of NATURAL SELECTION : a natural process that results in the survival and reproductive success of individuals or groups best adjusted to their environment and that leads to the perpetuation of genetic qualities best suited to that particular environment “ From: http://www.merriam-webster.com... Thus both “Natural” and “Selection can be Passive or Active, in the realm of Evolution “Natural” Active, in that it means Natural changes within a species, such as Mutation, Genetic Drift, etc... Selection: In Evolution is mostly Active: In the case of the Evolution of Zebras and Peppered Moths it is active Selection in that the active Selection process is made by their predators. In the case of the Zebras Active Selection is made by Lions, Crocodiles, Wild Dogs and Hyenas; whereas in the case of the Peppered Moth the Active Selection is made by birds. Regarding Environmental Selective Pressures: Such as in a desert, the Action of the extremes of Heat and Cold that are Actively determining which alleles will be selected for Survival, which will “Naturally” favour the most well adapted though these may seem passive to us, but heat is an active force. REBUTTALS: Pro stated:“This is a far more modest debate. It's a debate on nothing more than definition. Actually it is a debate on Semantics.” Pro also stated: “Natural describes what just happens. It happens naturally without purposeful, active intervention. Selection, on the other hand, is a deliberate choice. Selection is active purposeful choice - exactly what does not happen in nature. Thus, natural selection is, by definition, an oxymoron.” As I've demonstrated: Selection in Evolution is an Active Process, whether by Predators, Pathogens, or Environmental Forces, making the selection of those who will not get the chance to pass on their genetics, thus altering the gene pool of the species. Pro targets Selective Breeding, yet Selective Breeding has little to do with the “Theory Of Evolution”, as it is simply an application of the Laws Of Evolution some of which were known before Darwin, some knowledge of Evolution existed as far back as Leonardo da Vinci, who is a founding father of Evolution. Pro Incorrectly States: “No such process goes on in nature. Natural outcomes simply happen. There is no selection. No choice is made.” As I've demonstrated in both arguments, Active Selection is taking place, predators, diseases, antibiotics, environmental factors are actively selecting out those who will not pass on their genes. Pro stated: “Creatures reproduce differentially. I can't emphasize this enough: it just happens” Yes: Creatures Reproduce Differently, why, because other forms of reproduction likely left them as easy prey for predators and disease. Humans propagate the way they do, because it produces better protection from diseases. If we reproduced Asexually, we would have been wiped out by Pathogens actively selecting all humans."Slow though the process of selection may be, if feeble man can do much by his powers of artificial selection, I can see no limit to the amount of change, to the beauty and infinite complexity of the coadaptations between all organic beings, one with another and with their physical conditions of life, which may be effected in the long course of time by nature's power of selection." From: http://www.talkorigins.org... Natural is Changes, Selection is Action affecting these Changes. Thus: No Oxymoron Exists in "Natural Selection."