Wow! Couldn't agree with you more on that! There has been so much that has changed in science over the years since I was in high school and early college years. I've even been sharply rebuked on these threads when I made reference to something that I had learned in science class that has changed. Others have had the same thing happen to them and mentioned it. The point I ended up making is that sometimes when someone makes a statement that is no longer considered "true", it could be that they are just acting on old information and not trying to lie, deceive someone, or spread *creationist myths*. Some of what is now considered *creationist myths* used to be taught as science in science classes at one time. It's virtually impossible to keep up with the current rate of change in scientific fields. Even if one has a PhD in a field, that doesn't mean he's competent in others. I had a Physics prof who considered organic chemistry "to be just about black magic". He just didn't get it and he was no slouch teacher.
Merry Christmas to you and yours, and to all FReepers everywhere...