3.15.2005

Another one to add to the list in the attempt to subvert the teaching of evolution in schools by introducing a "scientific theory" called Intelligent design. Bullshit. There's no science behind it. They just dress up theology and blind faith with really big words so it sounds like scientists came up with it.
Battle on Teaching Evolution Sharpens


"The movement is a veneer over a certain theological message. Every one of these groups is now actively engaged in trying to undercut sound science education by criticizing evolution," said Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. "It is all based on their religious ideology. Even the people who don't specifically mention religion are hard-pressed with a straight face to say who the intelligent designer is if it's not God."


My favorite quote from the story:

A prominent effort is underway in Kansas, where the state Board of Education intends to revise teaching standards. That would be progress, Southern Baptist minister Terry Fox said, because "most people in Kansas don't think we came from monkeys."

Ah, Kansas.

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