When Charles Darwin introduced the theory of evolution through natural selection over 140 years ago, the scientists of the day argued over it fiercely, but the massing evidence from paleontology, genetics, zoology, molecular biology and other fields gradually established evolution's truth beyond reasonable doubt. Today that battle has been won everywhere--except in the public imagination.
Embarrassingly, in the 21st century, in the most scientifically advanced nation the world has ever known, creationists can still persuade politicians, judges and ordinary citizens that evolution is a flawed, poorly supported fantasy. They lobby for creationist ideas such as "intelligent design" to be taught as alternatives to evolution in science classrooms.
Many "antievolutionists" freely admit that they intend for intelligent-design theory to serve as a "wedge" for reopening science classrooms to discussions of God.
Why do you think such dishonesty prevails?
Can education prevail?
2007-09-19
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