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June 22, 2006

Debate Over Creationism Cranked Up to New Level

Scientists around the world are engaged in an all-out Creationism vs. Darwinism debate.

More than 600 scientists have signed the "Scientific Dissent From Darwinism" statement published originally in 2001 by the Discovery Institute, the leading promoter of Intelligent Design.

Meanwhile, the national science academies of 67 countries yesterday attacked Creationism, saying the origins of life are being "concealed, denied or confused" and warning parents and teachers against teaching the Bible version of creation as literal truth.

Personally, I believe the Biblical account of creation is nothing more than mythology. That said, I also believe in a divine force that has instigated and guided the development and evolution of life in the universe. I also know that I cannot prove my belief; it is something I feel is true.

Biblical creationism denies provable facts and should not be taught in public schools. It is entirely appropriate, however, to teach children everything that science knows to be true and the evidence for why scientists theorize as they do about the origins of life. Most people are increasingly awe-struck as they learn new scientific information about life. The divine aspect of it all is something many people intuitively feel, but is not provable; it is a matter that is best taught at church and at home.

Posted by Becky at June 22, 2006 12:17 PM