Question for Evolutionist Atheists and Agnostics, Have you Inherited the Wind?

Question

To those who don't know, Inherit the Wind is a play based on the 1920 Scopes Monkey Trial

I thought of this question yesterday on the train.

The question I am asking is from the point of view that culturally Evolutionists won the 1920 Scopes Monkey Trial because it is now acceptable to teach The Theory of Evolution in the public schools.

This question I am asking today is about the Intelligent Design Theory, which clearly all of us agree is a threat to the future of science in America if allowed it to be taught.

With the President of the United States a proponent of its teaching, does this set us back culturally, and do we as a Generation, our Generation X, need to "Inherit the Wind" again as was done in 1920, to preserve the integrity of science education in America.

So basically, is it up to us to "Inherit the Wind" again, in 1920 it was making Evolution acceptable, and now its keeping junk science out of our classrooms?

Answer 1

I've seen the original movie and I wasn't aware that it was a play. One of my favorites I must say. I'm not sure that ID will make it that far, but yes, if given the chance to get so far, we will have to "Inherit the Wind" once again.

Answer 2

I believe a more appropriate category for your question would have been under education & referrence, or politics & government since this is addressed to the ones you mention and it concerns our "educational system" and our "government", but you obviously want to stir up the Christians with this and although I am not "stirred up", I will ablige you with at least giving my answer.

As YOU stated in your question, evolution is a "theory". Websters defines a theory as "a supposition or explanation of something, esp. one based on general principles, abstract knowledge, or SPECULATION. Since evolution has NOT been proved, but yet IS being taught in public school and creation IS NOT, one cannot dismiss creation as a "theory", even if they do not believe in it. The best way to dismiss a theory is to disprove it. If you believe so much in evolution, then by all means support those who are trying to prove it til the end, but to try and outlaw creation as a theory, is just being prejudice, and prejudice based on ignorance I might add. I believed in evolution for 28 yrs. of my life, but I come to the conclusion over 4 years ago when actually looking at it, that the coincedences and conditions that would had to have taken place for this seemed quite perpostorous. I have looked at the arguments from both sides, and examined the evidence and "my" conclusion was that there was and is an intelligent designer. Now for those who choose to believe otherwise, so be it, I will not argue about it. I believe that each individual should be convinced in his or her "own" mind, but to outlaw it as even being considered or taught as a theory, is just wrong. I believe that is what the Communists done.

Answer 3

Jim, I have to disagree with your thoughts on disallowing intelligent design as an option in the classrooms. Not everyone agrees with the full theory of evolution and I believe there is nothing wrong with allowing this to be also listed. For many students, they have been denied the opportunity to even consider any other theories. In fact, many Chrisitan students have been penalized for advocating anything but pure science. To me, and many others, this is discriminatory.

So, I would like to allow students the opportunity to look at these other theories from a rational viewpoint. The students can then weigh the pros and cons of both. In many cases, students will decide to support the theory of evolution, but others will support theories based on their religious beliefs.

While I see that evolution is a factor, I also beleive that someone had to help evolution along.

I find it amazing that only humans evolved to the point of sentient beings (but not insects, reptiles, etc) and we have food and weather elements that are also compatible. Pure evolution or a helping hand?

Answer 4

Creationism only uses the scientifically yet unexplained things and fill in the gap with a creator. There is not much chance it will ever be science. Science will find out more and more, and all creationism can will do is search for new gaps that gives room for a creator. Everything is evolution. It's just a matter of time. One day the believers of creation will see that it's just not true.

Answer 5

Great question!

What I hear you really asking is when are the rational (and sometimes religous) majority going to stand up and fight back agains the far right radical religous fringe (lunatic fringe in my opinoin) who have dominated this thought until now.

Perhaps some folks do need another "Monkey Trial" spectacle. But, where can we get two fascinating orators such as Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan now.

That question speaks to the lack of leadership found in contemporary USA. Our so-called leaders are followers always looking for the lowest common denominator.

Answer 6

"Intelligent Design" is not science. It is an attempt to teach a specific religious doctrine under the guise of science.

The mere fact that you use the term "Evolutionist Atheists" shows that you don't understand (or realize) that most Christians and other theists see no conflict between Evolution (an observable phenomenon) and Faith.

Answer 7

I think religious tolerance means allowing people to be dumb unfortunately.

You can't speak the truth in a multi cultural society. The truth is too offensive to some people. My suggestion is that one of the US states breaks away and declares itself to be a state mainly for intellectuals and teaches real science in school. The rest can teach inoffensive fairy tales.

Answer 8

The victory has not been over0turned just because a retard is in office. Besides, he'll be out soon. maybe the next guy will be better. I sure hope so. But, I think the presidency is a farce and a front for some organization who really runs everything in the U.S.

Answer 9

That was a great movie. As to whether we can stop the determined, rampant ignorance and fear that threatens to take over all rational thought in America today my answer is--I really don't know what's to be done. I see it as a cycle of superstition VS rational thought that is just going to have to play itself out. The cycle of life so to speak. We must make sure our own kids have a grip on reality.

Answer 10

Ive inherited Gas