Religion of Evolution, demanded belief - or you’re fired.?

Question

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071210/od_nm/evolution_lawsuit_dc

Hi 'penster_x'
Well that church you mention would not receive govt. funding.
There is an orientation. I would expect an overtly pro-evolution organization would expect folks to promote evolution, Evolution is not the only theory of our origins; and it should not be the only theory considered.

Hi 'numbn@#s222'
Please refer to my reply to 'penster_x’.

You’re using circular ‘logic’.

This is a government funded demanded belief.

Hi Manapa Bhojanadhikari, thanks for your thoughts...

(See above) You are using circular logic...again there is more than one theory of origins. Should not a STATE funded organisation be open? It is not do as we do, say as we say or...you’re out.

Answer 1

Yep at least creationist are honest to admit that there isn't testifiable proof for their theory, while americans must pay to be taught a theory with no demonstrable evidence either, as well as being taught things found to be falsified or plain wrong such as 'embryological evolution'.

Answer 2

he went for a job he didn't believe in basicly and even though the fact that evolution is not a religiouse consept how can a scientist take a job that uses evolution as the basis of its work when not believing it? i have seen job specs not be specific but general as in to conduct studdies and research folowing accepted scientific method and thesis, evolution filling that category, what he personally believes has a lot to do with the job he applies for and if he is unable to see validity in what the work requires he won't be doing a propper job. let the next pope be methodist. see how that goes.

Answer 3

All over the world, religion is popular. This is because we don't really know what kind of a world we are living in. We don't know what will happen to us in the next world. This makes us feel insecure. We are all in the same boat. Some of us like to believe that we are in bigger, better, more buoyant boats. Belief is a wonderful thing as long as it does not encourage ire towards those whose beliefs are different.


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Answer 4

Evolution IS NOT a religion. It is based on well build scientific research. If any person cannot use the tools of their trade - they need to be sacked.

As for your other points, were does it say (and I paraphrase):

'Remove the plank in the creationist argument before attempting to remove the speck in the argument of evolution'

Answer 5

Can I become a Pastor if I am an Atheist? Would it be discrimination if I was fired from such a job for being an Atheist?

EDIT

OK see the following article. Could I work as an Atheist teaching evolution in one of the private schools which receives state funding and teaches creationism?

http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn2477

Answer 6

That makes no sense. Evolution is not yet considered a "fact", it is an extraordinarily well-supported theory and generally accepted, but not completely established as fact. I find it hard to believe that anyone tried to force him to "believe" in evolution because a general acceptance of evolution is not a belief system. An institution like Woods Hole is going to take evolution into account when conducting biological research.

There are a lot of holes in this guy's story. It says:

"The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination dismissed the case this year, saying Abraham's request not to work on evolutionary aspects of research would be difficult for Woods Hole because its work is based on evolutionary theories."

There you have it. He requested not to work on evolutionary aspects of research. Of course that is going to negatively impact his usefulness to the institute. He didn't disclose this bias when hired, so his termination is justifiable.

Answer 7

He was a biologist working with evolutionary theory, if he can't accept it then I'm not surprised he's fired.
A bit like a web designer who can't accept that html exists, or a construction worker who can't accept bricks exist.

Don't confuse evolution with religion, other theories of origin are acceptable but not supernatural ones like creationism or ID.

Answer 8

Thats pretty sad, but as religion gets pushed out by atheists, its only going to happen more and more. Open minded atheists? I think not.

Oh, and watch that one south park episode where cartman goes in time to play the Wii, Hiiiilarious; and will probably end up happening ;-)

Answer 9

Like the recent forced-resignation of a Texas science director for circulating an e-mail critical of ID??

Answer 10

yup absolutely tutley!

And talk about naive....there is a term for lollipop also. Not a bad word.