Texas Science Professors Say Teach Evolution
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(November 18, 2008)—A big majority of professors at Texas' public and private universities are against a state policy requiring public school science classes to cover weaknesses in the theory of evolution, a new survey finds.

The study by the progressive group Texas Freedom Network surveyed 464 university biologists and anthropologists with the help of a sociology professor at the University of Texas at
Arlington.

The survey found that 95 percent of the professors said schools should teach "just evolution" in covering the origins of life on earth.

The rest said children should learn both evolution and the creationist theory called "intelligent design."

The results were released ahead of a state Board of Education public hearing on new science curriculum standards, during which a primary topic of discussion is expected to be how teachers should treat Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

New science curriculum standards for Texas public school students will be voted on early next year in what is expected to be a close vote by the state Board of Education.
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Posted by: random thought on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:59 PM
good job if we Tell our kids to think like us where is the progress and if you keep your kids at home and teach them the joys of god and how every one should get along with no real interaction with the world you have robbed them of tools they need its like carrying them for till there 6 and then expect them to stand
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:09 AM
I agree the two can co-exist, and that both should be taught. You believe what you believe, and that shouldn't be taken away from anyone no matte what it is.
Posted by: Mother of Three Location: Temple on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:16 AM
You're exactly right Susiebw. I homeschooled because I was worried about what my kids would learn in school, both from the teachers AND from the other kids whose parents don't even teach them right from wrong much less how to be a decent person. They're in public school now though. We learned about both evolution and creationism in high school. The only coverage it got was "Pick one of the topics and write an essay about it." We never discussed it in class other than to read our papers aloud and then she took a vote on who believed what. NO ONE believed evolution. But isn't that typical?? If we don't believe then force it down our throats?? My kids have already (at 7 & 9) been taught that evolution is not how we got here. That's in preparation for the BS they will hear at school to the contrary.
Posted by: Patriot Location: Texas on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Hey C. Darwin, did you even read the report?? Intelligent Design is the policy in place that covers both and can be argued as Non-Overlapping Magisteria. One can also make the arguement that there ARE flaws in both. Yet these professors want only evolution taught with no hint of any weakness in the theory. The Bible is one of the oldest written documents of life's beginnings. A "theory" is only a hypothesis. And yes, I've taken several biology courses and I know I didn't come from a monkey......
Posted by: C. Darwin Location: Waco on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:29 PM
For those of you that don't accept evolutionary theory, have you ever TAKEN a Biology course? You don't realize how fallacy-laden your arguments are. If you understood anything about evolutionary theory, you would know that it does not disagree with Christianity and the two can coexist. Try reading Stephen Jay Gould's Rocks of Ages and maybe then you would understand the concept of Non-Overlapping Magisteria.
Posted by: Heart-Of-Texas Location: Waco on Nov 18, 2008 at 04:42 PM
To ray in killeen, If you think you came from an amoeba, turned into a monkey, turned into a chimpanzie, turned into a gorolla, Thats your priviledge? But you need to read and study the oldest book on Earth,, called 'The' 'Holy Bible' And get your head out of where ever you have it!!!!! Back-To-The-Future!! PS.'Our' Country started out with GOD in it, whether you like it or not. Study your History!!
Posted by: Leigh Location: Waco on Nov 18, 2008 at 04:27 PM
I am a Christian, but I believe evolution can be taught as a theory. Children cannot choose to believe Bible teachings over evolution if they do not know what evolution means. It is our responsibility as parents to expose our children to teachings of Christianity, because they will never get this in public schools, it doesn't work that way.
Posted by: Concerned Location: Central Texas on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:19 PM
If scientists are so confident in the theory of evolution, they should not be afraid of public schools searching for and teaching possible weaknesses in the theory!
Posted by: Mike Location: Cove on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Big surprize here- evolutionists want evolution taught. No mention of whether they want kids to be able to think for themselves, but they probably don't.
Posted by: Susiebw Location: kempner on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Why are 95% of Texas science afraid to admit there are weaknesses and inconsistencies in what they are teaching kids? Why does everyone have to be "tolerant" until it comes to a Christian world view? That's why there are so many homeschoolers, public schools are full of liberals and atheists!
Posted by: LN Location: Robinson on Nov 18, 2008 at 09:54 AM
These teachers at ALL grade levels that have science should be required to teach both theories of how we got here. Nevermind "separation of church and state". That really doesn't apply to teaching theories on how we got here as it is not religion specific. Teach the kids what we think, all of it, and quit trying to push who, and what, we are into some corner. In other words let the kids have the information and make up their own minds as to what may or may not be right. Imagine!
Posted by: ray Location: killeen on Nov 18, 2008 at 09:51 AM
its about time they take there heads out of there butts,Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is real.
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