Reuters is reporting that a school board in Cobb County, Georgia has found itself in court after placing stickers on textbooks that challenge Evolution. The stickers read:
This textbook contains material on evolution. Evolution is a theory, not a fact, regarding the origin of living things. This material should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully and critically considered.
On another blog that was talking about the same thing, the person commented that:
Evolution is a fact, backed by overwhelming scientific evidence; however, I am not sure I agree that the stickers represent the promotion of religion and the violation of the constitutional principle of separation of church and state, as is being suggested. Nevertheless, the stickers were placed to placate parents who believe in Creationism.
Unlike Evolution, Creationism has no basis in fact whatsoever; therefore, it is wholly unsuitable for it be taught in schools. The same can be said for the theory of Intelligent Design, which is just a pseudo-scientifically sanitized version of Creationism.
Evolution a fact?
I would think that this is an issue that’s close to the heart of many JC students. And i’m sure many friends would be asking you about such issues.
So do read up about this…. if you have any questions, do ask your YFC friends about it. I’m sure they’re more then willing to discuss about it.
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Whoa. That blogger sounds highly offended. Hmmm… why ah? My lecturer keeps on talking about evolution too. And he says that nobody can know if God exists for sure… and he said after he dies, he’ll come back as a ghost to tell all of us if God exists. sheesh.
checkout the entry on apologetics session no.2 with Mr LT. He gave some insight on evolution.
http://saltcans.blogspot.com/2004_06_01_saltcans_archive.html