From: Hauslein, Patricia L. (hauslein@stcloudstate.edu)
Date: Wed Aug 20 2003 - 19:17:36 EDT
I've argued for years that this problem is more about bad theology than about bad science. It is therefore the churches who need to stand up to the issue and say somthing. But then it comes down to the general public, churched or not, not having much interest in science, so your basic preacher doesn't see the need to spend any time on the topic?
Patricia Hauslein, Ph.D. Hauslein@StCloudState.edu
Assoc. Prof. Biology 320.255.3005
Saint Cloud State University
-----Original Message-----
From: John W Burgeson [mailto:jwburgeson@juno.com]
Sent: Wed 8/20/03 5:02 PM
To: hvantill@chartermi.net
Cc: ASA@calvin.edu
Subject: Re: Student perceptions re evolution
Howard asked: "So, for list discussion, what do you make of this poll
result? "
What it says to me is that the ASA and like organizations have failed
miserably in getting the ideas of faith/science across to our children
and that ICR, AIG and the like are winning the race going away.
To the average young person, it is so comforting to be certain about
faith/science issues.
That goes for too many of the mature folks in our country as well.
Having followed this issue for ~ 30 years, I see no reversal in the
future; rather, the margin by which the young-earthers are winning the
hearts and minds of the population will ever increase.
If anyone has a solution to the problem, speak up. Please.
John Burgeson (Burgy)
www.burgy.50megs.com
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