Wednesday, September 20, 2006
More Grist for the Discovery Wheel
"A panel of Emory scholars agreed on Thursday that the theory of intelligent design is not a science but disagreed on how creationism should be handled in science classes," reports The Emory Wheel.
Thanks to long-time reader BF for calling this one to our attention.
The discussion, titled "The Evolution of Creationism," brought together experts from the fields of biology, law, history, theology and political science to discuss the creationism-evolutionism debate.
Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Law Michael J. Perry said teaching creationism violates even a "moderate" interpretation of the First Amendment's establishment clause, which prohibits the government from promoting any religion over others.
Thanks to long-time reader BF for calling this one to our attention.