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Evolution vs. Intelligent
Design
The debate
between faith and science in the schools
The Kansas
State Board of Education is currently debating whether Darwin's
theory of evolution should be taught alongside Creation science in
the schools. This is a debate that is occurring across the country
at the state and local school board levels.
The debate
over Evolution is as old as the theory itself. But in the United
States, this debate has become part of a larger “cultural” conflict
within our society. Creationists are promoting a new theory called
Intelligent Design to serve as a “scientific” alternate to the
theory of Evolution. However there are questions as to whether
Intelligent Design even qualifies as a scientific theory. With
battle lines being drawn, and the future of America’s economy at
stake, it is even more important then ever to understand the
differences between these two competing theories.
Questions
for the Guest
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What is
Intelligent Design (ID)
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Why do most
Scientists reject ID as a possibly alternate theory for the
origins of species?
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What is a
“scientific theory?”
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What is the
harm of teaching ID and/or allowing debate in the classroom?
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Why is
science education so important?
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How will the
teaching ID impact American students in the new global economy?
About the
Humanists of Florida Association Founded in 1986, The Humanists of
Florida Association is a statewide association of groups and
individuals that affirm the Humanist worldview. Humanism is a
progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism,
affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of
personal fulfillment that aspires to the greater good of humanity.
The Humanists of Florida Association promotes Humanism and the use
of reason and compassion in the solving of Human problems. HFA is a
sub-chapter of the American Humanist Association and is widely
recognized as one of the most dynamic, innovative and
forward-thinking Humanist organizations in the country. |
