Florida has a purifying effect on politicians. Around the nation, there is a range of opinion among politicians about science education and other issues, but it seems that in Florida, we have a purified strain of politicians. They are pure idiots. Continue reading Evolution and Politics in Florida
Tag Archives: Creationism
Florida: Evolution could be coming to a classroom near you…
The latest on the Florida fight over the use of the actual word “evolution” in the classroom. (Or, more specifically, in the science standards) Continue reading Florida: Evolution could be coming to a classroom near you…
More Florida Creationism Woes
Sure, the Taylor County school board was apparently the first to pass a resolution complaining about evolution, but they’re not the only one.Two more counties passed resolutions, too: Baker County and Holmes County.
Florida Citizens for Science and Dispatches from the Culture Wars are covering this.
Texas Official: Call it a “Creationism Degree”
Here’s a novel idea for creationists: Be honest!
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Texas Official: Call it a”Creationism Degree”
Here’s a novel idea for creationists: Be honest! Continue reading Texas Official: Call it a”Creationism Degree”
Ding Dong: South Carolina Textbook Fight Over
Creationist efforts to pull one of the nation’s best biology textbooks were crushed when the school board voted, 9 to 7, to keep using the book. Continue reading Ding Dong: South Carolina Textbook Fight Over
Micro vs. Macro Evolution
I don’t like the definition of macro vs. micro evolution. But I do enjoy the way this video makes fun of creation science proponents. Continue reading Micro vs. Macro Evolution
More on the Christian Reaction to the NAS
Christian Creationists are accusing scientists of being defensive, ignorant, reprehensible, and troubling. They might be right.
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“We are Doomed if Huckabee is Elected”
It is interesting to see words like “doomed” and “ruined” in the context of the current election cycle in the US. Many of us had those words in our minds and on our lips during the last two election cycles. I wonder if the rhetoric of doom, which is largely accurate, will be more over this time around. Continue reading “We are Doomed if Huckabee is Elected”
Huckabee On Evolution
In the wake of his Iowa victory, Mike Huckabee is doing the news and talk show circuit. Here are his comments this AM on evolution. Continue reading Huckabee On Evolution
The cat’s out of the bag…
The recent release of the NAS tome on evolution, and how evolution is good and creationist is bad, has been picked up by the religious community. It was only a matter of time before they noticed. Continue reading The cat’s out of the bag…
NAS: Religion and Science are Compatible
The National Academy of Sciences has issued the third version of its book “Science, Evolution and Creationism,” in which it makes an effort to reconcile belief in god with acceptance of evolution. Continue reading NAS: Religion and Science are Compatible
Florida Hearings on Evolution vs. Creationism
An update on the hearings. Continue reading Florida Hearings on Evolution vs. Creationism
Evo Creo Poll
Thoughtful analysis on a recent poll regarding Evolution vs. Creationism. Continue reading Evo Creo Poll
Likely Voters Prefer Evolution Over Creationism
It is common knowledge that most Americans are creationists, and prefer creationist stories of human origins and evolution in general over the findings of evolutionary biology. But this is only true if you ask the questions a certain way, and a new study shows very different results. Continue reading Likely Voters Prefer Evolution Over Creationism