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One argument that has been used in order to push ID into the
science classroom is to encourage/require teachers to teach the
controversy-creationism (intelligent design) vs evolution. But there
is no science controversy. I agree critical thinking IS very
important but it need not be taught using fabricated controversy;
critical appraisal can be taught within the range of the goals of an
education system.
Martin.
>
> Yes in more recent cases, that is true, but I was referring
>to the original Scopes trials intentions, of course intentions
>unfortunately chanced with time and not for the better. Personally
>any kind of censorship is wrong and schools should be able to teach
>all things and let students think for themselves. If both sides of
>the equation are not taught, it makes it difficult for students to
>think critically about both sides of the discussion and discourse.
>Open discourse and academic freedom encourages critical thinking.
>Edith
>
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>> De: Jonah Cohen <[log in to unmask]>
>> A: [log in to unmask]
>> Objet: Re: darwinism (was starbucks)
>> Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:08:52 -0400
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>> > It is also interesting that you noted that the Scopes Trials were not
>> > against teaching evolution per se, but that they were more concerned with
>> > not prohibiting the teaching of the Bible in the public school setting.
>>
>> While more recent creationist efforts have focused on getting "equal time"
>> for creationism/ID/etc, in the original Scopes Trial, it was indeed about a
>> state a law which made it illegal to teach evolution.
>>
>> Jonah Cohen
>> Outreach & Public Programs Manager
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