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"The case is about the Constitution -- specifically whether ID is so infused with theology that the school board's decision to present it violates the First Amendment."

~ Patrick Henry If one wants to use that argument then we can also say, "The case is about the Constitution -- specifically whether Darwinianism is so infused with supernaturalism (metaphysics) that the school board allowing it to be taught in sciences classes violates the First Amendment."

From the horse's mouth, himself:

"Origin of man now proved. -- Metaphysics must flourish. - He who understands baboon would do more toward Metaphysics than Locke." --- [Charles] Darwin, Notebook M, August 16, 1838

As proudly quoted front and center by Michael T Ghiselin in his book Metaphysics and the Origin of Species

77 posted on 09/28/2005 12:26:11 PM PDT by Matchett-PI ( "History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid." -- Dwight Eisenhower)
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To: Matchett-PI
Given your propensity of using out-of-context quotes, I find your use of this Darwin quote to be dubious.
82 posted on 09/28/2005 12:43:08 PM PDT by Liberal Classic (No better friend, no worse enemy. Semper Fi.)
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To: Matchett-PI
He who understands baboon would do more toward Metaphysics than Locke...

And malt does more than Milton can
To justify God's ways to man.

83 posted on 09/28/2005 12:47:06 PM PDT by js1138 (Great is the power of steady misrepresentation.)
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