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06/23/05
Review of science education could spur evolution debate in Montana
The Darwinism - ID debate may reach into the Montana State Legislature later this year if some representatives have their way.
One debate will be over whether the curriculum decisions will be made at the local or state level.
Of course, science educators don't see intelligent design as an alternative. Here come the talking points:
"Creationism is based on supernatural, religious, mystic beliefs. There is no scientific basis; it can't be proven or disproved with empirical data."
"There are reasons why it (ID) is not science. I'm not knocking anyone's beliefs, but it's not testable by the rigors of science."
"The public needs to be wary of those promoting intelligent design."
"There are people saying they are in favor of this intelligent design theory and they say they have a Ph.D. or a doctorate, but what are they doctors in? I doubt very much it's in evolutionary science or biology or in any field related to evolution."
Gee...ever heard of Dr. Michael Behe, Dr. Jonathan Wells, Dr. Forrest Mims III, etc...?
When are they going to debate the actual merits of the views instead of making ad homenim attacks and bald assertions?
For the full article by John Fitzgerald of the Billings Gazette, click HERE.
Darwinists Opted Out in the Debate on Evolution
In an article by Cornelia Dean in the New York Times a fairly balanced piece on the Kansas "debate" was presented.
Watch for these problems though:
- the use of the equivocal term "evolution," which is never defined. ("Evolution" can mean many things (change over time, etc.), but it's the Darwinian mechanism we have a problem with.)
- that there is no real evidence, independent from faith, against Darwinism. (Darwinists have to exercise a certain amount of faith to believe their position, because the evidence is either not there, or is equivocal. But they vehemently deny their faith.)
- faith is not a factor influencing opinions on all sides of the debate. (Darwinists assert that their position has airtight evidence, but it really is not.)
For the full article (you may have to register with the New York Times), click HERE.
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