This evolution controversy is getting a little out of hand. Personally, I think it is a no brainer. Evolution is taught in schools, and Creation is taught in church. Some people in Kansas and in other places don't get it. I feel a little responsible to provide some evidence that not all is wrong with Kansas. I'm not from there, but I graduated from the excellent University of Kansas in Lawrence (a liberal oasis in the middle of Fred Phelps Land). Here's a
statement from KU's Chancellor:
My point of view then, and remarks I have made publicly many times since, should surprise no one: Evolution is the central unifying principle of modern biology, and it must be taught in our high schools, universities and colleges. On a personal level, I see no contradiction in being a person of faith who believes in God and evolution, and I'm sure many others at this university agree.
The university's position is not an attack on anyone. We respect the right of the individual to his or her beliefs, including faith-based beliefs about creation. However, creationism and intelligent design are most appropriately taught in a religion, philosophy, or sociology class, rather than a science class.
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The United States cannot accept efforts to undermine the teaching of science. Our focus should be to raise the level of scientific literacy among our citizenry because we face a critical shortage of scientists in the next two decades.
It really is that simple. Evolution=Science, Creation=Church