>>A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is acquired through the scientific method and repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation.<<
OK, that is confusing. You found it and quoted it — good. But you are standing by your “unproved” statement earlier? Or was it someone else (It does happen in these kinds of threads).
Do you see the incongruity?
confirmed = proved
I feel like I’m watching a Bill Clinton deposition.