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I just realized that I've been mixing up my Ians.  I meant Ian Russell,  
not Ian Simmons in the e-mail below.  Sorry Ian, both of you.

Best,
Clifford Wagner

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> From: Clifford Wagner <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: May 30, 2005 12:11:15 PM EDT
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> Subject: Philadelphia Inquirer Article Today
> Reply-To: Informal Science Education Network               
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>  A very good article is in today's Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper  
> titled "Evangelicals Divided Over Evolution".   To read it  go to    
> http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/
> There is a free registration required to read it, but it is well worth  
> it.
>
>
> To me, the article reinforces Ian Simmons and Stephen J. Gould's  
> strategy,  for we don't want anyone, including the most religious  
> among us, rejecting science, and in turn, rejecting  science centers.   
>  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,  
> much as Ian does and recommends.
>
> Clifford Wagner

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