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State lawmaker files evolution resolutions

As reported by AP in the Tulsa World, resolutions filed in the Oklahoma House are critical of plans by a renowned British evolutionary biologist, Richard Dawkins, to speak at the University of Oklahoma.

Richard Dawkins, a retired professor at Oxford University and author of "The God Delusion," was scheduled to speak March 6th as part of OU's Darwin 2009 Project to observe the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, a British naturalist who introduced the theory of evolution 150 years ago.

Resolutions filed earlier this week by Rep. Todd Thomsen, R-Ada, say the state House "strongly opposes" the invitation and that Dawkins' published statements on evolution and opinions about those who do not believe it "are contrary and offensive to the views and opinions of most citizens of Oklahoma."

They also urge the university "to engage in an open, dignified and fair discussion of the Darwinian theory of evolution and all other scientific theories."

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