RE: [asa] Lousiana Coalition for Science formed to fight Creationist bill

Before people get too upset, perhaps they should read the actual legislation. The standard material must be taught first before any supplementary material can be introduced. It specifically forbids the promotion of any specific religious doctrine.
from the bill:
C. A teacher shall teach the material presented in the standard textbook
8 supplied by the school system and thereafter may use supplemental textbooks
9 and other instructional materials to help students understand, analyze, critique,
10 and review scientific theories in an objective manner, as permitted by the city,
11 parish, or other local public school board.
12 D. This Section shall not be construed to promote any religious doctrine,
13 promote discrimination for or against a particular set of religious beliefs, or
14 promote discrimination for or against religion or nonreligion

Public education is in pretty sad shape when the leaders don't know what the bill says and choose to believe erroneous propaganda instead of the facts.

Don Calbreath
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From: asa-owner@lists.calvin.edu [asa-owner@lists.calvin.edu] On Behalf Of George Cooper [georgecooper@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 3:04 PM
To: asa@calvin.edu
Subject: [asa] Lousiana Coalition for Science formed to fight Creationist bill

http://lasciencecoalition.org/2008/06/12/reject_sb_733/

“Baton Rouge, LA, June 11, 2008 — In response to numerous attacks on science education in the Bayou State, concerned parents, teachers and scientists are getting organized. The new group — Louisiana Coalition for Science — calls upon the Senate to oppose SB 733, a bill which will open the door to creationism in public schools.”

“Coope”

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Received on Thu Jun 12 23:10:53 2008