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Re: Creationists take their challenge to evolu tion theory into theclassroom
From: "David Farber" <dave () farber net>
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 09:55:28 -0500
_______________ Forward Header _______________ Subject: Re: Creationists take their challenge to evolution theory into theclassroom Author: David Byrden <iplist () byrden com> Date: 12th February 2005 1:26:23 pm
there have been a number of comments from students saying: 'Didn't God do that'?"
When anyone quotes "God" as an authority to me, I automatically respond "which God?" If they specify one, I ask them what makes it more real than any of the others. I think my approach should be used to deflate the Creationists such as Mr. Harris, who said:
"There are creation myths on both sides. Which one do you teach?"
Mr. Harris is wrong; there are more than two sides. Every religion has a different creation myth. If the Creationists force Creation to be taught in schools, the schools should teach every single creation myth from cultures all around the world. This would leave no time for any science in science class - thus making a point - and would undermine the students' unthinking acceptance of Christianity. David ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as lists-ip () insecure org To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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