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At 21:07 03/06/2005, Amanda Chesworth wrote:
>Miller, an enthusiastic Catholic who wrote the book "Finding Darwin's God: A
>Scientist's Search for Common Ground between God and Evolution,"
This is an extremely well-written and useful book. In some areas, Darwin's
church-mice are communicating evolutionary science more effectively than
Darwin's bulldogs.
Clifford Wagner wrote:
>The issue takes sensitivity to deal with but it does need to be dealt
>with. I previously on this listserv advocated stand alone statements
>for science centers on evolution but have changed my mind.
>Controversies such as this need programs with live, well trained staff
>to discuss the issues with visitors, carefully and compassionately,
I am beginning to feel less despairing. Where there is dialogue there is
hope. Science communication surely involves 'receiving' as well as
'sending', otherwise it's just broadcasting.
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