Stickers in Science books? Why not then stickers in Bibles?

Question

In 2002 the religious right of Cobb County, Georgia voted in favor of placing stickers in public school science books in order to cast doubt on the theory of evolution in favor of their religious conviction. Luckily this was ruled unconstitunional in 2005 and overturned.

My question is: How would christians feel if the government passed a law that required that every bible had a warning sticker inside that read something like this: "Ideas contained in this book have little to no evidence to support them. Most of the stories have been adapted from earlier religious beliefs. This book should be read with an open and critical mind."?

Somehow this seems more justified than the schoolbook stickers of Cobb County, GA.... Your thoughts?

Answer 1

I agree 100%. George bush being in office certainly doesn't help this.

Answer 2

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

The United States of America is currently a bumbling semi-theocracy, pandering to a powerful Christian lobby. Faith-based initiatives have been force fed to the unwilling majority in an effort to appease a vocal minority. Republicans politicize religious views, creating inflatable "issues" at whim, to distract voters from their corruption, fiscal irresponsibility, and the mess they've made in the Middle East.

It's about time for an equal and opposite reaction, don't you think? Let's look 10 years into the future:

An interracial, gay married couple living in the northeast stroll past a drive-through abortion clinic. They are shopping for anniversary presents. They're feeling a bit extravagant; they've got a lot more money to spend since they were afforded the same financial and health care benefits that opposite-sex married couples get.

"Dimitri, the economy sure is booming since Washington raised taxes to pay off our national deficit, and raised the minimum wage."

"You're right Stephen. The blue states seceding from the red states, and leaving all of the bigots and religious zealots to bicker amongst themselves, was the best decision that the unspeakably vast majority of the nation's college-educated adults ever made."

"You know, I was thinking of putting our adopted baby into that nice Episcopal elementary school. We can enroll him in Buddhism classes so he can start down the 8-fold path while he's still young."

"Great idea Stephen! Do you want to make love while burning a flag?"

"Oh Dmitri, that sounds FABulous."

They went back to their home, a church that had been repurposed as a living space. After all, Stephen and Dmitri just love stained glass.

Answer 3

Not surprisingly, you are ignorant of the facts. The sticker, in its entirety 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."

As you can see, there is not one word or sentence that implies Christianity or Creationism are correct.

Your follow up question proposes a violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution. Perhaps you've read it? You know, it's that piece of paper that gives you the right to say what you want in this country? It also guarantees all religions the ability to worship without government restrictions.

Peace

p.s. -- I'm sure Ray Comfort would be pleased with your avatar; at least this shows you're aware of his work. www.livingwaters.com

Answer 4

as for seeming more justified than schoolbooks, that is a matter of opinion based on where you are coming from. I would not have a problem with the sticker being in both books for the reader to decide for themselves rather than being mislead into thinking one way. For christians this is no threat since we make our choice with God and not the bible. The bible is secondary to the relationship. It's an aid not the source itself

Answer 5

Almost every state has a law that says that the material in the school text must be factual. Unfortunately, public school systems in this country are only interested in complying with the law and are not concerned with right and wrong. So, use the law to overturn the law. Now that makes a lot of sense.

Answer 6

Many Atheists HAVE read it with an open and critical mind. That's why they are now born again Christians. Long on criticism, short on answers aren't ya?

Answer 7

I don't want my kids being taught about evolution, it's crap! If you want to say you came from a monkey you go right ahead, but as for me and my kids the Bible tells me that God created everything and everybody and that's what they'll be taught and not science fiction.