Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Pensylvania School Board Election Candidates Weigh In on Intelligent Design
Some of the candidates running for the Greencastle-Antrim School Board (Pennsylvania) spoke at a forum the other night. At the meeting, they were asked about their position on teaching intelligent design in the classroom.
Teresa Rainey told the crowd that teaching intelligent design violated the separation of church and state.
Patricia Fridgen wisely indicated that it was something better handled by parents than the school system.
Michael Shindle, however argued,"Whether you agree or disagree, it still needs to be taught."
"I'm in favor of teaching it," said Charles McClain, who favors the oldies but goodies. "We need to give kids both sides of the equation and let them make up their own mind."
Note: An early version of this post had the school district in Georgia. Thanks to reader Kelvin Kean for setting us straight.
Teresa Rainey told the crowd that teaching intelligent design violated the separation of church and state.
Patricia Fridgen wisely indicated that it was something better handled by parents than the school system.
Michael Shindle, however argued,"Whether you agree or disagree, it still needs to be taught."
"I'm in favor of teaching it," said Charles McClain, who favors the oldies but goodies. "We need to give kids both sides of the equation and let them make up their own mind."
Note: An early version of this post had the school district in Georgia. Thanks to reader Kelvin Kean for setting us straight.
