Darwin's theory (actually a misnomer and not used by those who understand
science) is questioned in the right sense by many scientists.
There is a great difference between questioning and critical enquiry and the
type of approach adopted by YECs and ID who consistently misrepresent the
whole theory of evolution. YEC and ID hide behind what they call critical
thinking when what they mean is "think as we do".
It is significant that it is impossible to get IDers like Johnson and
Dembski to take on board criticism and I will overlook the parodies of YEC.
Johnson will not bend and listen to those who point out that his
understanding of "Naturalism" is simply a straw man. A good lawyer's tactic
but hardly critical thinking.
Undoubtedly the teaching of ID and YEC must be stopped because first it is
nonsense and secondly it is not true. Unfortunately it is becoming
increasingly difficult to draw the line between the two.
I also think Denyse ought to sharpen up her criticisms of evolutionary
science rather than bleat critical thinking.
If you read some of the nonsense of the Science Excellence for All Ohioans
(SEAO), which grossly misrepresents historical science like geology, you
will see what I mean.
There will be no alternative for Ohio science teachers to either resign or
break the law. (Darrow come back - all is forgiven and this time you will
have Byran on your side!).
Michael
> If Darwin's theory cannot be questioned, it is
> not science.
>
> If the supporters of Darwinism think the theory
> is viable, they should welcome critical inquiry
> instead of opposing it.
>
> The fact that supporters may well launch
> lawsuits to prevent critical thinking tells me
> that the theory is in deep trouble.
>
> Nothing that Darwin's detractors might say will
> ever be as powerful evidence as this.
>
> There is no law you can pass or strike down that
> will prevent people from knowing that Darwinism
> cannot do what its supporters claim, because the
> supporters' own actions are now the strongest
> testimony against the theory.
>
> In that regard, the Darwinists increasing remind
> me of Marxists and Freudians, determined at all
> costs to prevent critical analysis of their
> theory, thus hastening a collapse.
>
> Denyse O'Leary
> --
> To see what's new in faith and science issues,
> go to www.designorchance.com
> My next book, By Design or By Chance?: The
> Growing Controversy Over the
> Origin of Life in the Universe (Castle Quay
> Books, Oakville) will be
> published Spring 2004.
>
> To order, call Castle Quay, 1-800-265-6397,
> fax 519-748-9835, or visit www.afcanada.com
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>
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