[DaGman]

Well, the Smithsonian is about science. This guy is about his religion as is his right. Unfortunately, regardless of the amount of letters behind the guy's name, he is perpetuating the fairy tale of creationism which is counter to the Smithsonian's mission of advancing verifiably true science. If he wants to write about creationism, he needs to go find somewhere else to do it. He fails to understand that he represents the Smithsonian regardless of the day or night and when he writes (or edits or whatever) about creationism, it undermines the credibility of the mission of the Smithsonian.

And this is not a case of bigotry, plain and simple.

[metmom]

If he wants to write about creationism, he needs to go find somewhere else to do it. He fails to understand that he represents the Smithsonian regardless of the day or night and when he writes (or edits or whatever) about creationism, it undermines the credibility of the mission of the Smithsonian.

And it suggests their attacks on a scientist who just edited an article on intelligent design ...

It was prepared for U.S. Rep. Mark Souder, R-Ind., chairman of the subcommittee of criminal justice, drug policy and human resources, and easily confirmed Sternberg's harassment and discrimination allegations that his managers criticized him, created a hostile work environment for him, and now have demoted him because of the article, which he didn't even write.

He didn't write it, he edited it. And since when is editing something a *bad* reflection on someone or some organization? Editing is just that-editing; it's not him being about his religion. How is editing a paper a religious activity? Talk about thought police.

If the Smithsonian hadn't made an issue of it, it wouldn't be a bad reflection on them because hardly anybody would have ever known about it. Instead they make a big issue over it, now it's out there, and it makes THEM look bad.

Plus he wasn't writing about creationism. You really need to read this article (again).

[metmom]

He fails to understand that he represents the Smithsonian regardless of the day or night and when he writes (or edits or whatever) about creationism, it undermines the credibility of the mission of the Smithsonian.

So employers get to dictate to an employee what he can do in his private life? I know a lot of companies that would be glad to hear that. I guess someone failed to tell him that he sold his soul when accepted a job at the Smithsonian.

[editor-surveyor]

Yes, you clearly are a bigot, like the usurpers that have taken over the smithsonian, and an authoritarian.

The evidence fits creation like a glove, and even with the insane stretch jobs that are allowed to prevail, does not fit evolution at all. Your willing blindness to those undeniable facts disqualifies you from further discussion here.

[AndrewC]

Well, the Smithsonian is about science. ... He fails to understand that he represents the Smithsonian regardless of the day or night and when he writes (or edits or whatever) about creationism, it undermines the credibility of the mission of the Smithsonian.

And you fail to understand the mission of the Smithsonian.

From the Smithsonian website.

James Smithson's Gift
"I then bequeath the whole of my property...to the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an Establishment for the increase & diffusion of knowledge..." James Smithson (1765-1829)

Secretary Small's Vision
"The Smithsonian is committed to enlarging our shared understanding of the mosaic that is our national identity by providing authoritative experiences that connect us to our history and our heritage as Americans and to promoting innovation, research and discovery in science. These commitments have been central to the Smithsonian since its founding more than 155 years ago."
Lawrence M. Small, Secretary of the Smithsonian

Daoism in the Arts of China

December 16, 2006 - June 10, 2007

Affecting every aspect of Chinese life, Daoism is an indigenous faith centered on the belief that humans could attain immortality through a designated cultivation processs. This exhibition of paintings and a variety of objects from the Freer's permanent collection introduces various aspects of Daoism -- including Daojia, a school of thought that laid the foundation for Daoism -- and also shows how Daoism served as decorative inspiration for different artistic mediums. Featured works from between the Han and Qing dynasties (2nd-20th centuries C.E) include images of Daoist immortals and paradises as well as herb-gathering and elixir-making methods believed to help attain immortality.