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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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