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Actually, this is far from a new development. When creationists in Arkansas
(I >think< in the early 80's) tried to mandate "equal time" for creationism
in biology class, it was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as violating
separation of church + state (as well it should have been!) All kinds of
mainstream Christian and Jewish groups were among those filing a complaint
against the pro-creationist statute, saying it was teaching a brand of dogma
which their faiths did not endorse.
Jonah Cohen
Outreach & Public Programs Manager
Science Center of Connecticut
"On blind faith they place reliance,
what we need more of is science"
-MC Hawking
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From: Ian Russell [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 12:44 PM
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Subject: Darwin's Church-Mice
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The current issue of New Scientist magazine carries a particularly
well-written four page article about the Dover trial, entitled "God goes to
court in all but name".
Until I read the article I hadn't been aware that, this time, many of the
plaintiffs opposing Intelligent Design teaching are committed Christians.
And their primary expert witness, Kenneth Miller is a Catholic and author
of one of the most enlightening books I've read on the controversy.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0060175931/104-5275975-0628733
?v=glance
New Scientist portrays the involvement of Christians in opposing the ID
campaign as a significant new development and describes the plaintiffs'
decision to avoid using religion-bashing expert witnesses as "a shrewd
move". It is the most cheering news I've heard in a week. Maybe Darwin's
Church Mice can win hearts and minds where Darwin's Bulldogs only intensify
polarisation and prejudice.
[log in to unmask] * http://www.interactives.co.uk
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Give people facts and you feed their minds for an hour.
Awaken curiosity and they feed their own minds for a lifetime.
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Ian Russell
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