[IP] Re: Creationists take their challenge to evolu tion theory into theclassroom

[David Farber <dave@farber.net>]

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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



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