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To: donh
". . . who are almost universally careful to point out that all scientific theories are held tentatively, whenever asked in a public arena."

Then perhaps these scientists should inform certain textbook authors of the tentative nature of evolutionist theory, because the textbooks I've seen boldly insert evolutionist assumptions as if they are fact. "Eight million years ago yada yada yada . . . ."

They do not even have the intellectual honesty to insert the word "perhaps" into the picture. They fight tooth and nail (in the courts no less) when it is proposed that their theories should be treated as just that: theories. Educated guesses. Possibilities. One of many ways to understand the world around us.

So evolutionists continue to fill the world with their propaganda while holding supernatural possibilities in contempt. They have fine company with Marx, Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin.

As far as I'm concerned, a small disclaimer label in evolutionist textbooks isn't enough. Leave the books alone. Let them enjoy the open ridicule and shame they deserve.

536 posted on 12/16/2002 6:32:55 AM PST by Fester Chugabrew
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To: Fester Chugabrew
You do know, of course, that Stalin was an anti-Darwinist and had Darwin supporters executed.
537 posted on 12/16/2002 7:27:51 AM PST by Doctor Stochastic
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To: Fester Chugabrew
As far as I'm concerned, a small disclaimer label in evolutionist textbooks isn't enough. Leave the books alone. Let them enjoy the open ridicule and shame they deserve.

All scientific theories are held tentatively, and Evolutionary theory is not one of the less secure. As soon as your notion is extended to cover such less secure theories as stellar evolution, continental drift, and rotational inertia under gravity, than I'll have no problem with your prescription--until then, it is just a cheesy way to sneak support for the creationist agenda in without subjecting it to public inquiry.

562 posted on 12/16/2002 12:28:26 PM PST by donh
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