Fighting back against creationism

Creationism is not quite as pervasive a problem in the UK as it is in the US, but it's still rising…so it's good to see that British scientists are being aggressive in confronting bad educational policies. A number of prominent scientists, including Richard Dawkins and David Attenborough, have stepped forward to demand that evolution, not creationism, be taught in the classroom. Here is their position statement, with the signatories and organizations backing it:

Creationism and 'intelligent design'

Creationism and 'intelligent design' are not scientific theories, but they are portrayed as scientific theories by some religious fundamentalists who attempt to have their views promoted in publicly-funded schools. There should be enforceable statutory guidance that they may not be presented as scientific theories in any publicly-funded school of whatever type.

Organisations like 'Truth in Science' are encouraging teachers to incorporate 'intelligent design' into their science teaching. ‘Truth in Science’ has sent free resources to all Secondary Heads of Science and to school librarians around the country that seek to undermine the theory of evolution and have 'intelligent design' ideas portrayed as credible scientific viewpoints. Speakers from Creation Ministries International are touring the UK, presenting themselves as scientists and their creationist views as science at a number of schools.

The current government guidance that creationism and ‘intelligent design’ should not be taught in school science should be made statutory and enforceable. It also needs to be made comprehensive so that it is clear that any portrayal of creationism and ‘intelligent design’ as science (whether it takes place in science lessons or not) is unacceptable.

Evolution

An understanding of evolution is central to understanding all aspects of biology. The teaching of evolution should be included at both primary and secondary levels in the National Curriculum and in all schools.

Currently, the study of evolution does not feature explicitly in the National Curriculum until year 10 (ages 14-15), but the government is overseeing a review of the whole curriculum with the revised National Curriculum for science being introduced in September 2012 to be made compulsory from 2013. Free Schools and Academies are not obliged to teach the National Curriculum and so are under no obligation to teach about evolution at all.

Excellent! When creationists underhandedly try to smuggle lies and nonsense into the classroom, it calls for a firm and uncompromising response.

Can we steal this and get a similar initiative going here in the US?

(Also on FtB)

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Here's ALL THE EVIDENCE YOU WILL EVER NEED (HARD EVIDENCE) THAT THE HOLY BIBLE IS A HISTORY BOOK AND EVOLUTION THEORY IS A FAIRY TALE:

Kiss a frog and it turns into a prince - that's a fairy tale. BUT, IF THE FROG TAKES HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF YEARS TO TURN INTO A PRINCE - That's evolution theory (FALSE).

All good fairy stories begin with "Once upon upon a time, a long time ago!" - SOUND FAMILIAR??

Anyhow here's your concrete EVIDENCE :

IE ONLY : UNARGUABLE
EVIDENCE (REAL HISTORICAL SITES AND MORE) INTERNET EXPLORER VERSION ONLY

Link : http://www.constellation7.org/Constellation-Seven/Evidence-Seven.htm

MOZILLA ONLY : UNARGUABLE
EVIDENCE (REAL HISTORICAL SITES AND MORE) MOZILLA FIREFOX VERSION ONLY

Link : http://www.constellation7.org/Constellation-Seven/Josiah/Evidence-Seven…

The Above Links REVEAL : Confirmed Archaelogy Identifying :

Site 1) THE REAL NOAH'S ARK and LOCATION WITH SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS of The Fossilised Wood.

Site 2) THE REAL SODOM & GOMORRAH LOCATIONS PLUS SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS of the Brimstone Balls and the Ashen Layered Cities.

Site 3) THE REAL RED SEA CROSSING SITE : PLUS ARTIFACTS : Horse hooves, chariot wheels, HUMAN BODY PARTS and other fun stuff : Underwater causeway, radar scans of the depth, 900 ft - 200 ft UNDERWATER LAND BRIDGE.

Site 4) THE ACTUAL MOUNT SINAI (IN NNW ARABIA) NOT THAT CATHOLIC FICTIONAL LOCATION IN EGYPT. Now sealed OFF by the Saudi Government - VERY EMBARRASSING FOR THE MOSLEMS.

You can deny these Historical Sites, BUT they will NOT be going away anytime soon.

Site 1) Been above ground for 4355 years.
Site 2) Been there for about 3811 years
Site 3) Been there for 3502 years
Site 4) Been there for 3501 years

IE ONLY : UNARGUABLE EVIDENCE (REAL HISTORICAL SITES AND MORE) INTERNET EXPLORER VERSION ONLY

Link : http://www.constellation7.org/Constellation-Seven/Evidence-Seven.htm

MOZILLA ONLY : UNARGUABLE
EVIDENCE (REAL HISTORICAL SITES AND MORE) MOZILLA FIREFOX VERSION ONLY

Link : http://www.constellation7.org/Constellation-Seven/Josiah/Evidence-Seven…

THIS IS YOUR "VIRTUAL INTERNET BURNING BUSH" STILL BURNING - AMEN

â  Psalm 14:1 â 
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.
They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

By Elijah777 (not verified) on 19 Sep 2011 #permalink