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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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> Date: May 30, 2005 12:11:15 PM EDT
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> Subject: Philadelphia Inquirer Article Today
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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.
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> 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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