Contrary to Professor Behe ’ s assertions with respect to these few biochemical systems among the myriad existing in nature, however, Dr. Miller presented evidence, based upon peer-reviewed studies, that they are not in fact irreducibly complex.

Contrary to what his many detractors have claimed, Rousseau never suggests that humans in the state of nature act morally ; in fact, terms such as " justice " or " wickedness " are inapplicable to prepolitical society as Rousseau understands it.

Contrary to this belief among the anti-evolution movement proponents, evolution of life forms beyond the species level (" macroevolution ", i. e. speciation in a specific case ) has indeed been observed multiple times under both controlled laboratory conditions and in nature.

Contrary to a widespread misconception, the shaped charge does not depend in any way on heating or melting for its effectiveness, that is, the jet from a shaped charge does not melt its way through armor, as its effect is purely kinetic in nature.

Contrary to popular perception, especially in the western world, Kama sutra is not just an exclusive sex manual ; it presents itself as a guide to a virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature of love, family life and other aspects pertaining to pleasure oriented faculties of human life.

Contrary to the tight production and song-oriented nature of Glass Harp's studio albums, their live performances demonstrated the band's ability to stretch out and expand the boundaries of their compositions.

Contrary to the tight production and song-oriented nature of their studio albums, the band's live shows at the time demonstrated Glass Harp's ability to stretch out and expand the boundaries of their compositions.

Contrary to these views, the Stoic philosophers argued for equality of the sexes, sexual inequality being in their view contrary to the laws of nature.

Contrary to the position of the kind of social Darwinism sometimes attributed to him, he insisted equally on a distinction between the " struggle for existence " of man against nature and the " competition of life " among men in society.

Contrary to his usual nature, Raistlin holds a soft spot for others who are treated poorly because of weaknesses that are not their fault ( such as gully dwarves ).

Contrary to popular belief, it does not deal solely with complex understandings of the nature of G-d, but also with secrets of prayer and the importance of Torah, the purpose being " to implant the fear of God, Torah, and pure worship into the hearts of the upright who are seeking the ways of God ".

Contrary to his progressive nature, inquiring mind, and abolitionist politics, we find him describing a “ motherly mulatto woman ” as possessing “ the passive obedience of her race ;” or Mexicans in California described as originating from “ a nation of beggars-on-horseback ... the Spaniards, Greasers, and Mixed-Breeds ...;” or Chinese immigrants in “ a kennel of straggling houses ” with Ludlow imagining them “ finally ... swept away from San Francisco, and that strange Semitic race ... either exiled or swallowed up in our civilization ...;” or “ the natural, ingrained laziness of the Indians .”

Contrary to the Ptolemaic cosmology of the original book by his father, the appendix featured a detailed discussion of the controversial and still poorly known Copernican heliocentric model of the Universe.

Contrary to the popular image of rowers chained to the oars, conveyed by movies such as Ben Hur, there is no evidence that ancient navies ever made use of condemned criminals or slaves as oarsmen, with the possible exception of Ptolemaic Egypt.

Contrary to mainstream Islam, the Ahmadis do not believe that Jesus is alive in heaven, but that he survived the crucifixion and migrated towards the east where he died a natural death and that Ghulam Ahmad was only the promised spiritual second coming and likeness of Jesus, the promised Messiah and Mahdi.

Contrary to the harsh measures taken by French occupation troops, the British acted with more tact towards the local population.

Contrary to the Neo-Gaullists, the Giscardian UDF advocated less economic interventionism by the state, the decentralisation in aid of the local authorities, and a strong commitment towards the building of a federal Europe.

Contrary to mainstream Islam the Ahmadis do not believe that Jesus is alive in heaven, but that he survived the crucifixion and migrated towards the east where he died a natural death and that Ghulam Ahmad was only the promised spiritual second coming and likeness of Jesus, the promised Messiah and Mahdi.

Contrary to the Antanas Smetona's views, Stulginskis was oriented towards the Entente.

Contrary to popular belief, Charbonneau was a full-blooded French-Canadian and not a mix of European and native, or Métis.

Contrary to later trends, Governor Phillip in fact enforced strict rules of behaviour for interaction between settlers and native people, and his policy was remarkably enlightened by the standards of the time.

Contrary to the Jesuits, they refused any adaptation to local customs and wished to apply in China the same tabula rasa principle they had applied in other places, and were horrified by the practices of the Jesuits.

Contrary to this arrangement, Priscilla gradually moved in with Elvis.

Contrary to simplified accounts, the Banu Kanz never conquered Makuria, the largest medieval Christian state in Nubia, but were gradually married into the royal family.

Contrary to the idea that prior to World War II the federal government refused to take responsibility for Indian health in Canada, the development of an Indian health policy and system had already taken place gradually.

Contrary to the legal principle of " no double jeopardy ," after the officers were acquitted, the government renamed the crime and tried the officers a second time for the same event and got a conviction from a jury with black jurors.

Contrary to the Soviet account, M. J. Broekmeyer claims that Matrosov had been dragged in front of the post by the Germans when he tried to push down the barrel of the gun after having crawled up above the firing hole, and that his death was moved from February 27 to 22 to match the day of the creation of the Red Army.

Contrary to Kok Pin's fears, his mother is satisfied because he has tried his best.

Contrary to popular belief, the Marshall Plan, which was extended to also include Western Germany after it was realized that the suppression of the Western German economy was holding back the recovery of the rest of Europe, was not the main force behind the Wirtschaftswunder.

Contrary to popular belief, the stormtroopers are not in fact the army, but rather an elite corps that works as a ground force for the Navy -- similar to a marine corps.

Contrary to all reasonable expectations, the force under Sir Ralph Abercromby took no direct part in this action ; consequently the allied troops engaged amounted to no more than between 15, 000 to 18, 000 men.

Contrary to their designated function as an elite raiding force, the Rangers had been involved in much of the front line fighting around the Anzio beachhead.

Contrary to Japanese proposals for a strong, centralized force to deal with postwar unrest, the police system was decentralized.

Contrary to MacArthur's expectations, the Chinese intervened in force ; first in a series of ambushes, then in sporadic night attacks, and finally in an all-out offensive in which large Chinese forces infiltrated the lines, taking advantage of the American failure to take basic security measures, and the large intervals between American and South Korean units and between the Eighth Army and the X Corps.

Contrary to Nicias's plan, the assembly enthusiastically embraced his proposal, and passed a motion allowing the generals to arrange for a force of over 100 ships and 5, 000 hoplites.

Contrary to a long-held view, the cavalry of the mid-Republic was a highly effective force that generally prevailed against strong enemy cavalry forces ( both Gallic and Greek ) until it was decisively beaten by the Carthaginian general Hannibal's horsemen during the second Punic War.

Contrary to popular belief, an appeal out is not a force out unless it is regarding a missed force base.

Contrary to claims that alligator snapping turtles possess the second strongest bite force of any animal, it has been recorded at which is lower than several other species of turtle and at about the same level as humans .< ref > Still, these turtles must be handled with extreme care.

Contrary to the development in the Holy Roman Empire, where the hostilities escalated and the rebellion was put down by force, there were only isolated armed conflicts in the confederation.

Contrary to popular belief, the Quran did not allow Muslims to force Jews to wear distinctive clothing.

Contrary to implied meaning, in most cases it represented rather a state-controlled force, used to exert political repression on the citizens.