Re: Creationism in the classroom

In which class would you propose it be taught? If you are wanting it taught
in a science class then it is out of scope of that particular class. Maybe
it would be more appropriate in a philosophy class. Harrison Ford's
character had an interesting line in "INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE" He
made a comment to his archeology class. He said, "Archaeology is the search
for fact. Not truth. If it's truth you're interested in, Doctor Tyree's
Philosophy class is right down the hall.

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  ----- Original Message -----
  From: wallyshoes
  To: Carol or John Burgeson
  Cc: asa@calvin.edu
  Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 6:02 PM
  Subject: Re: Creationism in the classroom

  So -------------?

  What is wrong with the idea of exploring all truth -- instead of just
scientific naturalistic truth? Are the other courses in High School just
based upon provable tents? Of course they are not and why should we deny
it?!

  I think that ASAers may have become blind to the nature of truth and the
nature of the public education system which is run by humanistic educators.

  But that is just IMHO

  As scientists, are we ashamed of the gospel and just cow tow to views by
the ultraliberal political philosophers in schools and politics?

  Walt

  Carol or John Burgeson wrote:

    Nearly one-third of science teachers who participated in a national
    survey
    say they feel pressured to include creationism-related ideas in the
    classroom.
    http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2005-03-23-evolution_x.htm
    Burgy

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  Walt Hicks <wallyshoes@mindspring.com>

  In any consistent theory, there must
  exist true but not provable statements.
  (Godel's Theorem)

  You can only find the truth with logic
  If you have already found the truth
  without it. (G.K. Chesterton)
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Received on Mon Mar 28 22:34:04 2005